2005 Suzuki V-Strom 1000

2005 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2005
Parent Company
Suzuki
Dealers
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Make
Suzuki
Display Name
V-Strom 1000
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
MSRP
$8,999
Warranty (Months)
12
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Bore (mm/in)
98 / 3.86
Stroke (in/mm)
2.6 / 66
Displacement (cc/ci)
996 / 61
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
90.4 / 2295
Width (in/mm)
35.8 / 910
Height (in/mm)
54.9 / 1395
Wheelbase (in/mm)
60.4 / 1535
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.5 / 165
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
458 / 208
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.8 / 22
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.17
Construction
Standard
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
6.3 / 160
Rear Travel (in/mm)
6.3 / 160
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/80 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/70 R17
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.2 / 260
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.1 / 840
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Rear Rack
Standard
Storage Cover
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
Yes
Height
Mid
Height Adjustable
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
User Reviews
3 reviews
  • Does well, what its supposed to do well!
    By  (I am an Owner) on Mar 13, 2011

    I have had mine for over 3 years...starts up in all weathers, and comfortable on even long rides.

    Eats up almost any type of road, but not really for any rough off roading, but its not designed to do so.

    Plenty of low down grunt, and will give most other bikes a good challenge.

    Suitable ...

    Very little vibration from a big V twin

    Fuel consumption is acceptable, I get about 40mpg on average.

    Overall I think its a great bike, despite its quirky appearance...Its a lot of bike for the money and you would have to pay a lot more to find something better....I intend to ride the Stelvio Pass next year, which is a round trip of about 3000 miles...the Strom will deal with that, no problem!

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  • 2005 Good 2008 Better
    By  (I am an Owner) on Dec 15, 2010

    I am going to start this review saying that I love this bike. It is the most fun I've had on a motorcycle since riding for forty years. I love the upright seating and the torque. I am in the throttle alot but do not like to abuse the engine.

    I bought mine used with 8700 mi. The Computer ...

    This is a bike that I put two 670 mi days on this year. Get a madstad for the windshield. I also lowered the front end 10mm to make in handle better and put the 650 seat on to lower my center of gravilty. I rode a new 2008 it was much smoother and handled alot better.

    That said, I put 3000 miles on the 650 model on some of the best motorcycle roads in the country. The 650 handles alot better in the corners and is smoother. Being that I have a need to be able to run at higher speeds than the 650 I went to the DL1000.

    The worst thing about this bike is air noise in my helmet.

    Bryan from Indy

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  • V-Strom 1000 - exceptional value, good all around bike, I would buy it again
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 16, 2008
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