Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: markyp33 on September 25, 2017, 11:10:30

Title: Idle speed - DL1000 2005
Post by: markyp33 on September 25, 2017, 11:10:30

Hi
Could anyone tell me the idle speed for this bike - it seems to be a bit high to me at around 1200rpm
Thanks again
Mark

Title: Re: Idle speed - DL1000 2005
Post by: SuzukiSte on September 25, 2017, 11:56:24

1200-1300rpm don't forget it's a V-Twin needs the rev's for pulling away from standstill hope this helps :thumb:

Title: Re: Idle speed - DL1000 2005
Post by: Paz324 on September 25, 2017, 12:50:59

Around 1200rpm is standard for a lot of bikes now.

Title: Re: Idle speed - DL1000 2005
Post by: greywolf on September 25, 2017, 14:48:01

Suzuki says 1200rpm +/- 100. There should be a spot in that range that neither stalls nor hangs high before coming down. The 650's spec is 1300rpm +/- 100 so don't feel like it's too fast.

Title: Re: Idle speed - DL1000 2005
Post by: markyp33 on September 25, 2017, 15:16:27

I think its because I've just come from a 4 cylinder bike. Thanks for all your replies - it has put my mind at rest   :)

Title: Re: Idle speed - DL1000 2005
Post by: greywolf on September 25, 2017, 16:38:32

That would be why. There are more pistons and more firing cycles involved in each revolution. It takes more revs to keep up an idle with one or two cylinders unless the flywheel mass is greater.