SUZUKI DL1000 V-Strom 1000 (2002-2003) Specs, Performance & Photos

The V-Strom motorcycle is a dual-sport bike based on the V-Twin engine designed for the Suzuki TL1000 S and TL1000 R motorcycles. The V-Strom has taken design elements from other Suzuki motorcycles. The fuel injection system of the V-Strom was based on the GSX-R model.

The V-Storm has been manufactured in Japan by Suzuki since 2002. Suzuki released the 2003 model, the second year of the V-Strom, and received a bunch of nifty updates. The most important update for the V-Strom was the fully adjustable front fork preload.

Among other updates, the model received a new seat cover material which is more durable and comfortable, a new design for the speedometer and tachometer with battery readability, an increased alternator output from 350 watts to 400 watts, and a new clutch slave cylinder dust cover.

The 2003 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 takes its power from the same 996cc V-Twin liquid-cooled engine used on the 2002 model, with an output of 98 hp at 7,500 rpm and 104 Nm (77 lb-ft) of torque at 6,500 rpm. The model has a six-speed manual transmission and chain final drive.

For suspension, the model has a fully adjustable updated front fork, a link-type, adjustable spring preload, and a rebound damping on the rear.

The 2003 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 was for sale in 2022, starting from $3,000,