Suzuki V-Strom 1000 versus Ducati Multistrada 950

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Suzuki

Suzuki V-Strom 1000

Adventure
Ducati

Ducati Multistrada 950

Adventure

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2002 bis 2019
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
RRP 12.599 €
RRP 13.690 €
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Pros:
  • Service
  • Comfort
  • Handling
  • Torque
Pros:
Cons:
  • no sports engine
Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.555 mm
Length :
2.280 mm Height : 1.470 mm
Seat :
850 mm
Weight :
232 (max: 440 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.594 mm
Seat :
840 mm
Weight :
229 kg

Engine

Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.037 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 101 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 101 NM bei 4.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
417 km
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 113 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 96 NM bei 7.750 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork 43 mm (travel 160 mm)
Rear suspension:
Central strut (travel 160 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm aluminum
Tyres at the front: 19 M/C x MT 2.50 110/80R19 M/C 59V
Rear tyres: 17 M/C x MT 4.00 150/70R17 M/C 69V
Frame type:
Lattice tube (steel)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 260 mm)
Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)

Conclusion - what's stuck?

What remains? Astonishingly, it is the on-board computer that characterizes the Suzi. Never before. The computer is clear: With a switch you can choose additional information such as range or temperature. With the second switch, the pilot chooses from three stages the intervention of the traction control - and finished. There is simply no more. If you feel like some competitors have purchased a mobile Playstation, there is nothing that would be further than the V-current.

Doesn't it sound like love at first sight? Maybe not, but the solid and trouble-free handling of the Suzuki V-Strom 1000, which we noticed already at the first encounter, describes the Suzuki everywhere and in every situation. If you want to ride a motorbike fast but relaxed, if you want to study the user manual, who likes the look and who likes to surf on the torque wave: Love does not always arise at first sight, give yourself the chance.

The test machine was kindly provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Tornesch. It can be purchased there as a guide for 10,690 € with about 2,500 km - good offer!

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 12,599 Euros
  • Used (3 years old): from 7,000 euros
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Availability: wide choice
  • Colours: black, white, yellow