Comparisons / Comparison of Honda XL1000V Varadero 2011 and Suzuki V-Strom Grand Touring

Comparison of Honda XL1000V Varadero 2011 and Suzuki V-Strom Grand Touring [S]ave

Attribute
Honda XL1000V Varadero 2011 ×
Suzuki V-Strom Grand Touring ×
General
Production from (year)20112006
MakeHondaSuzuki
ModelHonda XL1000V VaraderoSuzuki V-Strom Grand Touring
CategorySuper motardTouring
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder4-
Fuel systemInjection. PGM-FI electronic fuel injectionInjection
Displacement (cm³)996996
Power (kw)67.570.5
Cooling systemLiquidLiquid
Transmission type,final driveChainChain
Torque (Nm)98101
Bore (mm)9898
Stroke (mm)6666
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
Fuel controlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
DrivelineO-ring sealed chain-
IgnitionComputer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advanceElectronic
Clutch-Wet multi plate
Lubrication system-Wet sump
Compression9.8:111.3:1
Chassis
Front suspension43mm telescopic fork, 155mm axle travelConventional 43 mm inner tube telescopic
Rear suspensionPro-Link damper with 40-step spring preload (*and stepless rebound damping) adjustment, 145mm axle travelLink type preload and rebound adjustable
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Diameter (mm)256260
Front tyre110/80-R19-
Rear tyre150/70-R17-
WheelsHollow-section triple-spoke cast aluminium-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)-26.5
Other
StarterElectricElectric
Color options
  • black
  • silver
  • yellow
-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,5601,535
Dry weight (kg)268187
Power/weight ratio0.25120.377
Overall height (mm)1,4651,395
Overall length (mm)2,3002,295
Overall width (mm)930910
Seat height (mm)838840
Alternate seat height-805
Ground clearance (mm)181165
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)2522



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