SUZUKI DL1000 V-Strom 1000 (2005-2006) Specs, Performance & Photos

The V-Strom family started with the first model in 2002, a dual-sport motorcycle with a 996cc engine. In 2004 Suzuki released the new model of the V-Storm 1000 that came with a bunch of updates and redesigned parts. In the same year, Suzuki released a smaller version of the V-Strom, a mid-weight sport touring motorcycle with a 645cc engine. In 2005, Suzuki released a new model, which had a black finish on the frame, wheels, and rear frame covers,

Released in 2006, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 was a touring bike with even more grunt and better highway speed at lower revs. The model packs excellent long-range comfort even in the back seat and has good weather protection for the rider, thanks to its generous windscreen and upper fairing.

The 2006 model gets its power from the 996cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine fixed to a six-speed manual transmission, with an output of 98 hp at 7,400 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) of torque at 6,400 rpm. The model has a wet weight of 236 kg (520 lbs) with a claimed top speed of 207 kph (128 mph).

The model has a black-finished aluminum twin-spar frame with a 43 mm telescopic coil spring and oil-damped fork on the front, an adjustable spring preload, and a rebound damping monoshock on the rear with a black-finished swingarm.