SUZUKI DL1000 V-Strom 1000 (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

The story behind the DL1000 V-Strom 1000 is as simple as it gets: Suzuki needed a road-touring machine that could easily do highway speeds with luggage and a passenger while being comfortable for long drives and could tackle a bit of off-road too. Sure, they already had the 650 version, but it was a bit underpowered in certain scenarios, so the V-Strom was born to a rockstar life.

The 2006 version seemed good enough, so Suzuki released the 2007 version of the V-Strom with just a few finishing touches. The new 2007 model featured new clear turn signal lenses, new swingarm pivot covers for a smoother surface of the frame, and updated gauges.

The 2007 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 has its heartbeat set by the 996cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine used on all V-Strom 1000 models, with a six-speed manual transmission boasting 98 hp at 7,600 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) of torque at 6,400 rpm.

The model has a black-finished aluminum twin-spar frame, swingarm, and cast aluminum wheels.

For suspension, the bike has a telescopic, cartridge-type, oil-damped, adjustable preload fork on the front side with 160 mm wheel travel and a link-type, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping with 163 mm of wheel travel on the rear.

For braking, the model has two 310 mm discs with hydraulic calipers on the front and a 260 mm disc with a hydraulic caliper on the rear.