Suzuki V-Strom 1000 Questions & Answers

No the high comp motor will hate 91, to the point it may fail to run.. Try not to do it even by accident, I have.

Always best to go with the manufacturers recommendation. Running 95 RON does have other advantages in that a lot of the fuel suppliers add fuel system cleaners to their 95 and 98 RON so the fuel system should stay cleaner longer and reduce problems with blocked injectors. I live in a rural area and find that I can get 95 even in a lot of isolated areas now. This was not always the case.

Hi Rosco J.
I am probably not a lot of help as I haven't actually calculated the fuel consumption. However if it is at all helpful, I can usually get 400 km + out of a tank on highway use without being careful with the throttle. I usually sit on around 110 km/h on the highway.

thanks Sonya 1, appreciate it. That's definately better than mine. Oh well.......

Hi Rosco, The 17 model was updated from my 10 model, google Commander fuel system, there are quite few different types around, I got mine through Hole shot in the States, also change the muffler or whole system. I also change the rear sprocket, I add 2 teeth, which made a lot more pleasant to ride

Hi Bill, yes you will need a fuel controller of some type, I got mine through Holeshot in the US {google it} and then had it dyno tuned.

Thanks very much Claus,do you know anything about the clutch shudder some DLs have?

Grahame. Dont think fitting the stock screen will help. I fitted the "tall" GIVI screen & set it to the lowest height. Worked a treat for me but i'm only a "midget". I'm only 6 foot

Grahame I bought a 650DL ABS (2011 last of the first series). It had the tallest Givi touring screen (fitted to the standard screen bracket) but the buffeting starting at 80K was really horrible. A lot of it was waves of negative pressure against my helmet i.e., ride in the rain and any water on your helmet gets sucked of your visor and smashes into the back of the screen!...weird to watch. There was an adjustment for height (3 positions) but it made no difference (I'm 5'11" but I sit fairly tall b/c I have short legs and the original owner fitted bar risers which make you sit higher). First I fitted a MADSTAD bracket from motorradgarage WA (online) which gives you easy adjustment for both height and angle. It got rid of 95% of the problem with the screen as low as possible and on the most laid back angle. What I am aiming for is for my eye level to be about 3 inches higher than the top of the screen. What completely fixed the buffeting was to add an x-creen to sit on top of the touring screen (i.e., the d-model x-creen which has double joints giving adjustment for height and angle) it works perfectly--I have height and angle adjustment on both the touring screen (via the Madstad) and the x-creen. To be honest I actually prefer clean air of a naked bike but this latest setup is a pretty good next best thing to clean air. So I can duck behind the screen if I need to and if I want to be behind the screen for a whole ride (because of insects or rain) I can quickly adjust the screens up to give me more protection. My only gripe with the x-creen is it had some scratches in the screen--not in the middle of the screen thank god. Apart from the scratches the x-creen is beautifully clear and well made and so I would guess that someone had it out before me and scratched it; so if you get one (I got mine from my local Yamaha/Triumph dealer) get it out on the shop counter and hold it up to bright sunlight before you accept delivery. I also got an x-creen adapter mounting clamp which allows you to fit the x-creen without drilling holes in your screen--for about $50 extra it was worth it I reckon. Hope this helps...Cheers Rob (from Mildura)

i own a 2018 dl 1000. im only about 175cm. ditched the screen altogether. way less noise. no helmet bob or buffeting. very happy. clean air. i got oversized high bars. brings u back from the cockpit. ditch the mirrors n go smaller or bar ends. stock mirrors contribute to turbulance.

The Vstrom is a bigger more comfortable bike but also a lot heavier . I would try an Airhawk seat first.
Happy Wife Happy Life !

JC

IMO I prefer a bigger motor for two up riding. In addition the VStrom comes with twin front discs. Have ridden the KLR and it is a fantastic bike for the price, I still prefer the Suzuki 1000. Oddly enough I found the KLR's seat height a bit daunting and I'm 183 cms. In fact, the one down side to adventure bikes is their seat height. Mounting and dismounting is awkward which is why I went back to a cruiser. There's a thought. Why not buy a cruiser? Torquey V Twin, low seat height and a plethora of models and accessories. BTW still get the ear plugs. LMAO

I sold my GSX1400 and bought a brand new 2015 DL1000A. Have to say, it is the best bike I have owned, very comfortable and very predictable. Have just racked up 6000k and enjoyed every ride, from the highways to gravel roads. They call this bike an adventure bike, and it is, but not for really rough off-road use. It is a road bike with the ability to go off-road. On the down-side, it should come with a centre stand and the rear rack is plastic and should be metal. I have fitted a set of Oxford heated grips, replaced the can with a Yoshi R-77, Givi top box, Suzuki knuckle guards and cowling and a radiator guard (that is a must on these bikes) and feel it is now complete. I have gone away on weekend rides and do everything from hectic city traffic to outback tracks and love my DL1000A. Do I suggest buying one? Yes mate, I do!

Thanks for the response. Glad to see your enjoying it. Stay safe.

Hey, I have the 2017 v strom 1000 with the trimmings currently offered. Great bike, the wife has even got on the back. Heaps of power and comfortable.