Moto Guzzi Quota 1000 vs Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Moto Guzzi Quota 1000stacks up against the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMoto Guzzi Quota 1000Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom
Model year19962003
Price
Engine950 cc996 cc
Horsepower70 hp98 hp
Torque84 Nm101 Nm
Weight248 kg207 kg
Seat height34 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/80-19 / 150/70-17

Moto Guzzi Quota 1000 vs Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom — which should you buy?

Picking between the Moto Guzzi Quota 1000 and the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Moto Guzzi Quota 1000 brings 70 hp in a 248 kg package, while the Suzuki DL 1000 V-Strom counters with 98 hp at 207 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: