SUZUKI DL1000 V-Strom 1000 (2004-2005) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2002, the history of the V-Strom, also known as the DL 1000, started when Suzuki released the V-Strom 1000, a dual-sport motorcycle with a 996cc engine and a standard riding posture. In 2003, Suzuki released a new model with minor updates except for a fully adjustable front suspension. In 2004, a new V-Strom model came to market with serious updates. Seems like the 2004 model recipe was successful, as the 2005 bike was released by Suzuki just with minor visual updates.

The 2005 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 had the frame revised in black as the earlier silver one, black rear frame covers, black swingarm, and black cast aluminum wheels, which became a standard throughout the street bike line-ups.

Like the previous models, the 2005 V-Strom has its heartbeat set by the 996cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine tightly bound to a six-speed manual transmission. The bike has a power of 98 hp at 7,400 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) of torque at 6,400 rpm.

An aluminum twin-spar frame hides under the black finish that houses a 160 mm travel adjustable suspension on the front, a link-type adjustable spring preload with a rebound damper, and 163 mm of travel.

In the braking department, the bike has two 310 mm discs on the front and a 260 mm disc on the rear.