| General |
| Year | 2008 - 09 | 2025 |
| Make Model | Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom | Honda XL750 Transalp |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 850 mm / 33.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1535 mm / 60.4 in | 1560 mm / 61.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in | 210 mm / 8.2 in |
| Height | 1335 mm / 52.5 in | 1455 mm / 57.2in |
| Length | 2285 mm / 89.9 in | 2325 mm / 91.5 in |
| Width | 910 mm / 37.0 in | 838 mm / 32.9 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 236 | 210 |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 16.9 Litres / 4.4 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 236 Kg / 520 lbs | 210 kg / 462.9 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed | 207.5 km/h / 128.9 mph | - |
| Max Power | 72 kW / 98 hp @ 7400 rpm | 90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm | 75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm |
| Standing Start 0-1000 m | 23.3 sec / 199 km/h / 123.7 mph | - |
| Standing Start ¼ Mile | 12.2 sec / 181 km/h / 112.5 mph | - |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in | 755 cc / 46 cu-in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 X 66 mm | 87 x 63.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Fuel Induction | Fuel injection with 45mm throttle bodies | PGM-FI electronic injection |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition | - |
| Spark Plug | NGK, CR8EK | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic | Wet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed | 6 speed |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Aluminium, twin spar | Steel diamond |
| Suspension - Front | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, 43mm forks | 43 mm Showa SFF-CA |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable for preload and rebound damping | Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm |
| Rake | - | 27˚ |
| Trail | 110 mm / 4.3 in | 111 mm / 4.3 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 160 mm / 6.3 in | 200 mm / 7.8 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 162 mm / 6.4 in | 190 mm / 7.4 in |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x 310mm discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 310mm wave discs, 2 piston radial calipers |
| Brakes - Rear | Single 260 mm disc, 1 piston caliper. | Single 256mm wave disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS | - | 2 Channel |
| Tyres - Front | 110/80 R19 | 90/90-R21 M/C 54H |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/70 R17 | 150/70-R18 M/C 70H |
| Wheels | - | Stainless steel spoked wheels, Aluminium rim, tube type |