Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 228 kg
- Seat height
- 850 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1555 mm
- Suspension travel
- 160 / 160 mm
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine
- 1037 cc · V-twin
- Cooling
- Liquid cooled
- Output
- 100 hp · 103 Nm
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fuelling
- Electronic fuel injection
Fuel & range
- Fuel capacity
- 20 L
- Real world range
- 380 km
Electronics & rider aids
- Ride modes
- None
- Cruise control
- No
- Traction control
- Yes · defeatable
- ABS
- Yes
- Heated grips
- No
- Heated seat
- No
Service intervals
- Service interval
- 12,000 km
- Valve check
- 24,000 km
Protection
- Bash plate
- None
- Radiator guard
- No
- Oil cooler guard
- No
- Hand guards
- No
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 110/80R19M/C 59VSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
- Rear
- 150/70R17M/C 69VSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 250 kPa2.50 kgf/cm2 / 36 psi, cold; Suzuki's manual lists a single stated pressure not split by solo/loadedSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
- Front — loaded
- 250 kPaManual states identical value for solo and passenger (Sozius) ridingSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
- Rear — solo
- 290 kPa2.90 kgf/cm2 / 42 psi, coldSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
- Rear — loaded
- 290 kPaManual states identical value for solo and passenger (Sozius) ridingSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 10W-40Suzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
- Capacity
- 3.1 lWith oil filter change; oil-change only (no filter) is 2.7 LSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
- Filter part no.
- 09915-40620Listed as oil filter wrench/part reference in manualSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
Coolant
- Type
- SUZUKI SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT (blue) or SUZUKI LONG LIFE COOLANT (green)Suzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
- Capacity
- 2.13 lSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
Brakes
- Fluid type
- DOT 4Suzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
Final drive
- Chain
- RK525SMOZ8, 116 linksSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
Spark plugs
- Type
- NGK LMAR8BI-9Suzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
- Gap
- 0.8-0.9 mmSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
- Quantity
- 2Inferred from 90-degree V-twin, 2-cylinder engine; exact quantity not explicitly stated as a standalone field in the manualSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
Battery
- Type
- 12V 43.2 kC (12 Ah)/10 HSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- 95 RONUnleaded premium fuel, Research Octane Number 95 or higherSuzuki OM DL1000 L6 2016 · official
Tyre Library
Tyres for this bike and year
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Michelin Anakee Adventure
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Michelin Anakee III
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Michelin Anakee Road
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Pirelli Angel GT
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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
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manufacturer fact: Bridgestone lists this exact AT41 front and rear pair for the V-Strom 1000.
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Continental ContiRoadAttack 4
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Continental ContiTrailAttack 3
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Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2
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Metzeler Karoo Street
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Michelin Road 6
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Metzeler Roadtec 02
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail III
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Avon Spirit ST
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Mitas Terra Force-R
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Continental TKC 70
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Metzeler Tourance
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Metzeler Tourance Next 2
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Angel GT II
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Pirelli Angel ST
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45
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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33
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Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502
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Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50
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Avon Cobra Chrome
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Michelin Commander II
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Michelin Commander III Cruiser
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Michelin Commander III Touring
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Continental ContiClassicAttack
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Continental ContiEscape
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Continental ContiLegend
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Continental ContiMotion
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Continental ContiRoad
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Continental ContiTour
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Metzeler Cruisetec
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser
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Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara
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Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852
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Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX
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IRC GP-21F / GP-22R
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Dunlop K750
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Metzeler Lasertec
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Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
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Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross
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Pirelli MT 60 RS
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Pirelli Night Dragon
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Continental RB 2 / K 112
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Michelin Road 5
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Michelin Road 6 GT
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Michelin Road Classic
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Michelin Road W GT
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Metzeler Roadtec 01
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Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
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Michelin Scorcher 11
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher 31
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher Adventure
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 70 Rocks
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Does not fit this bike
Michelin Anakee Wild
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail+
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Heidenau K60 Scout
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
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Does not fit this bike
Metzeler Karoo 4
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: source information, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Pirelli Scorpion Rally
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: source information, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Continental TKC 80
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: source information, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Continental TKC 80²
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: source information, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.
What breaks first and where.
Wiring harness rubbing on fuel tank / ignition switch corrosion / battery ground corrosion (three-part electrical recall)
SeriousRareSuzuki identified three related electrical defects on DL1000A/AA motorcycles: (1) the wiring harness may contact the bottom of the fuel tank due to improper routing, and vibration can wear the insulation, exposing bare wire and creating a short; (2) the ignition switch connector terminals can corrode if splashed with corrosive liquid (e.g. salt water), potentially preventing the engine from being switched off or causing loss of electrical power; (3) the battery ground connection may develop poor conductivity due to corrosion or a weak connection to the painted crankcase surface. Any of the three can cause the engine to stall while riding. The recall production range covered 2014-2015 model year units, plus 6 additional 2016-model-year units built to the same wiring-harness routing.
Symptoms
- Engine stalling while riding
- Inability to switch off engine with ignition key (if ignition connector corrosion is present)
- Intermittent loss of electrical power
Field repairableNo — Requires dealer inspection/rerouting of wiring harness, installation of ignition switch connector cover, and/or relocation of battery ground connection; not a rider-serviceable field fix.
Where to find things
Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.
Engine oil fill
Oil filler cap on the right side of the engine; sight glass low on the same side.
ReferenceCoolant reservoir
Coolant reservoir behind the right-side lower bodywork; check cold between the marks.
ReferenceBrake fluid reservoir
Front reservoir at the right handlebar; rear reservoir on the right side near the brake pedal.
Reference