Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (2010-11) vs Suzuki DL 650XT V-Strom GT (2018) vs Suzuki GS 500E (1989-94)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | DL 1000 V-Strom | DL 650XT V-Strom GT | GS 500E |
| Years: | 2010-11 | 2018 | 1989-94 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Capacity: | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in | 645 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 487 cc / 29.7 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 98 X 66 mm | 81 x 62.6 mm | 74 x 56.6 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air Cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies | Fuel Injection | 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm | 28.7 kW / 39 bhp @ 8500 rpm | |
| Max Torque: | 101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 35.9 Nm / 3.66 kgf-m / 26.5 lb-ft @ 5900 rpm | |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, DID525V8, 118 links | Chain |
| Frame: | Aluminium, twin spar | Aluminium, twin spar | Twin spar |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks | 43mm Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 119 mm / 4.7 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping | Link type, with adjustable rebound and spring preload | Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 162 mm / 6.4 in | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 114 mm / 4.5 in. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers, ABS | Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper. | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS | Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 R19 | 110/80R19M/C 59H | 110/70 H17, Bridgestone Exedra G550 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 R17 | 150/70R17M/C 69H | 130/70 H17, Bridgestone Exedra G550 |
| Trail: | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 94 mm / 3.8 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1535 mm / 60.4 in | 1560 mm / 61.4 in | 1400 mm / 55.1 in. |
| Seat Height: | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 830 mm / 32.7 in | 759 mm / 29.9 in. |
| Wet Weight: | 236 Kg / 520 lbs | 216 kg / 476 lbs | 189 kg / 417 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |