Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 236 kg
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1555 mm
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine
- 1037 cc · V-twin
- Cooling
- Liquid cooled
- Output
- 107 hp · 100 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
- Cruise control
- Yes
- ABS
- Yes
Service intervals
- Service interval
- 12,000 km
Protection
- Bash plate
- Partial engine
- Radiator guard
- No
- Oil cooler guard
- No
- Hand guards
- No
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 110/80R19M/C 59V tubelessUnchanged from MY2016; tubelessSuzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
- Rear
- 150/70R17M/C 69V tubelessUnchanged from MY2016; tubelessSuzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 250 kPa2.50 kgf/cm2 / 36 psi, cold. Sourced from the DL1000A L9 manual ("ab 2019"), the last full manual republication before MY2020; unchanged carry-forward per Suzuki Austria's manual archive, which lists no newer edition covering 2020 specificallySuzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
- Front — loaded
- 250 kPaManual states identical value for solo and passenger (Sozius) riding; carried forward from MY2019 manualSuzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
- Rear — solo
- 290 kPa2.90 kgf/cm2 / 42 psi, cold. Carried forward from MY2019 manual (L9); no MY2020-specific manual edition foundSuzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
- Rear — loaded
- 290 kPaManual states identical value for solo and passenger (Sozius) riding; carried forward from MY2019 manualSuzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 10W-40Unchanged from MY2016; engine carried forward per brief guidance (2016-2020 DL1000/DL1000A share the 1037cc V-twin)Suzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
- Capacity
- 3.0 lWith oil-filter replacement; oil-only change is 2.7 L and overhaul capacity is 3.5 L.Suzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
- Filter part no.
- 09915-40620Unchanged from MY2016 manualSuzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
Coolant
- Type
- SUZUKI SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT (blue) or SUZUKI LONG LIFE COOLANT (green); or aluminum-radiator-compatible glycol-based antifreeze mixed 50:50 with distilled waterSuzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
- Capacity
- 2.13 lUnchanged from MY2016Suzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
Brakes
- Fluid type
- DOT 4From a sealed container, per manualSuzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
Final drive
- Chain
- RK525SMOZ8, 116 linksSealed endless drive chain; use an O-ring-compatible motorcycle chain lubricant.Suzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
Spark plugs
- Type
- NGK LMAR8BI-9Unchanged from MY2016Suzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
- Gap
- 0.8-0.9 mmUnchanged from MY2016Suzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
- Quantity
- 2Inferred from 90-degree V-twin, 2-cylinder engine; not explicitly restated as a standalone fieldSuzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
Battery
- Type
- 12V 40.3 kC (11.2 Ah)/10 HRSlightly different capacity rating vs MY2016 manual (12 Ah); manual also references "MF battery of original type" for serviceSuzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- 95 RONUnleaded premium fuel, RON 95 or higher; Canada minimum pump octane 90 (R+M)/2 method per manualSuzuki DL1050 owner manual — MY2020 · official
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Michelin Anakee Adventure
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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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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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Pirelli Angel GT II
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Pirelli Angel ST
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
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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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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
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Michelin Scorcher 31
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Michelin Scorcher Adventure
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Continental TKC 70 Rocks
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Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
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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+
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Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail+
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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.
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Does not fit this bike
Pirelli Scorpion Rally
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Does not fit this bike
Continental TKC 80
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Does not fit this bike
Continental TKC 80²
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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