3. Key Features!
• 996cc liquid cooled, DOHC, 90
degree V-twin "
– Provides strong accessible power
throughout the RPM for exhilarating
performance "
• Suzuki Composite
Electrochemical Material (SCEM) "
– Reduces friction& improves heat
transfer, durability and ring seal "
• Broadly spread gear ratios"
– Providing low-range acceleration and
effortless high speed cruising"
4. Key Features
• Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) "
– Provides optimum combustion efficiency,
improved acceleration, fuel economy, superior
low end torque and low emissions"
• Auto Fast Idle System (AFIS)"
– Provides smooth starting operation"
• Pulsed-secondary AIR-injection (PAIR) "
– The PAIR system along with the catalyzer are
key components to effectively keep emissions
low. "
5. Key Features
• Carefully shaped 3-step manually
adjustable windscreen provides
50mm of vertical range to suit a
variety of riders"
• Long travel front and rear
suspension along with
conveniently located adjuster"
• Upright, relaxed riding position
with a well padded seat provide a
comfortable ride all day long. "
6. Key Features!
• Easy to read instrument
cluster includes dual trip
meters, coolant temperature
gauge, fuel gauge and LED
indicator lamps. "
• Dual headlights, provide
better visibility during the day
and especially at night. Both
bulbs are on either on low
beam or high beam."
7. Key Features
• Twin spar aluminum frame
and swing arm provides
smooth handling with
balanced rigidity"
• Dual floating front disc
brakes and a single rear
disc brake provide
excellent stopping power."
8. Profit Opportunities
• SEP"
+ Bonus program "
• Tire & Wheel "
• GAP insurance"
• Accessories"
– Saddle bags, travel trunk"
– Gel seat"
– Center stand"
– Cycle cover"
9. Media Feedback!
• Motorcyclist!
– “The V-Strom felt perfectly adapted to city work. Unlike other
bikes in the class, the Suzuki seems lithe and sporty, offering
steering thatʼs quick and neutral along with ample torque
for squirting in and out of traffic.”"
• Motorcycle-USA.com!
– “If you want the best all round motorcycle in production
today –and the outstanding bargain – then look no further
than the DL. And, after a couple of thousand miles, expect to fall
in love.”!
– “The 996cc V-Twin which powers the DL is one of the great
motorcycle engines of all time….it is electric smooth and
effortless to use.”"
10. Specification Comparison!
MODEL
NAME: 2012
2012
2012
2012
Suzuki
Triumph
Yamaha BMW
V-‐Strom
1000 Tiger1050SE
ABS Super
Ténéré R1200GS
MSRP: $10,399 $13,399 $14,500 $17,740-‐$19,590
Bore
x
Stroke: 98.0mm
x
66.0mm 79mm
x
71.4mm 98.0mm
x
79.5mm 101.0mm
x
73.0mm
Compression
RaNo: 11.3:1 N/A 11.0:1 12.0:1
Engine: 996cc
4-‐stroke,
Liquid-‐ 1050cc
liquid-‐cooled,
1199cc,
liquid-‐cooled,
4-‐ 1170cc
air-‐cooled,
4-‐
cooled,
DOHC,
90°
12
valve,
DOHC,
stroke,
2-‐cylinder
stroke,
2-‐
V-‐twin in-‐line
three-‐ DOHC cylinder
cylinder
Fuel
System: Suzuki
Fuel
InjecTon EFI EFI EFI
Transmission: 6-‐speed
6-‐speed 6-‐speed 6-‐speed
Curb
Weight: 525
lbs 539
lbs 575
lb 504
lbs
Overall
Length: 90.4
in 83.0
in 88.6
in 87.0
in.
Final
Drive: RK525
chain X
ring
chain Sha Sha
Fuel
Tank
Capacity: 5.8
US
gal
5.3
US
gal 6.0
US
gal 5.3
US
gal
Seat
Height: 33.1
in 32.8
in 33.26
or
34.25
in 33.5
or
34.2
in
