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2021Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT

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The 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT is the spoked-wheel, adventure-ready version of Suzuki's big V-Strom. Its liquid-cooled 1037cc V-twin makes 100 hp at 8,000 rpm and 103 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain, with traction control. An 850 mm seat, 233 kg wet weight and 20-litre tank suit long trips.

Capacity
1037.0 ccm
Engine
V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Wet weight
233.0 kg
Seat height
850 mm
Power
100.0 HP (73.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 61Agility 64Comfort 80Off-road 60Touring 88Road manners 78
Off-road & trail60%
Cornering70%
City riding60%
Daily riding80%
Touring90%
Two-up78%
Track35%
Best for
Built as a versatile adventure-touring machine that excels at eating up highway miles while still being capable of light gravel and dirt road excursions.
Built for
A torquey V-twin with a relaxed, confident personality that rewards smooth, unhurried riding over aggressive throttle inputs.
Not ideal for
Not ideal for riders seeking outright sportbike performance or serious technical off-road capability, as its weight and street-biased tires limit both.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 850mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT, with a moderate knee angle of around 90 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
1037.0 ccm
Power
100.0 HP (73.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM
Torque
103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
Engine type
V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.4292 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke
100.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression
11.3:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Ignition
Electronic
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Wet, multiplate
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1555 mm
Overall length
2280 mm
Overall width
930 mm
Overall height
1470 mm
Seat height
850 mm
Wet weight
233.0 kg
Fuel capacity
20.00 litres
Ground clearance
165 mm
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Aluminum
Front suspension
Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension
Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake (fork angle)
25.7°
Trail
109 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Double disc. Tokico 4-piston calipers
Front brakes diameter
310 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. Nissin, 2-piston
Rear brakes diameter
260 mm
Front tyre
110/80-R19
Rear tyre
150/70-R17
Other
Color options
Glass Sparkle Black, Champion Yellow
Warranty
12
Comments
Small windscreen. Traction control.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 20172018202020212022
Capacity 1037 cc 1037 cc 1037 cc 1037 cc 1037 cc
Seat height 840 mm 850 mm 850 mm 850 mm 850 mm
Fuel capacity 20 L 20 L 20 L 20 L 20 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT?

The 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT has a Capacity of 1037.0 ccm (63.28 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT have?

The 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT has a Power of 100.0 HP (73.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM.

How many gears does the Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT have?

The 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT?

The 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT has a Torque of 103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM.

How much does the Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT weigh?

The 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT has a Wet weight of 233.0 kg (513.7 pounds).

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