Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom Grand Touring (2006-07) vs Triumph 6T Thunderbird (1954-62)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Suzuki | Triumph |
| Model: | DL 1000 V-Strom Grand Touring | 6T Thunderbird |
| Years: | 2006-07 | 1954-62 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, vertical twin, OHV |
| Capacity: | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in | 649 cc / 40.0 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 98 X 66 mm | 71 x 82 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 | 8.5:1 (Export), 7.0:1 (UK) |
| Induction: | Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies | SU type MC2 |
| Ignition: | Electronic ignition | Lucas RM14 |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm | 25 kW / 34 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4-Speed constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, 101 links |
| Frame: | Aluminium, twin spar | Brazed lug |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks | Telescopic fork, hydraulic damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping | Swingarm, 2 Griling dampers |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers | SLS drum, 8 in |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper. | SLS drum, 7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1535 mm / 60.4 in | 1410 mm / 55.75 in |
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm / 6.5 in | 127 mm / 5.0 in |
| Seat Height: | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 775 mm / 31 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 13.6 L / 3.6 US gal / 3.0 Imp gal (US), 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal (UK and export) |