Suzuki TL1000S vs Honda VTR1000F specifications
| Honda VTR1000 | Suzuki TL1000S | |
| Engine: | 996cc liquid-cooled 90° V-twin | 996 cc, 90 degree V-twin, |
| Bore/ Stroke: | 98mm x 66mm | 98.0 x 66.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Carburetion: | Two 48mm slanted flat-slide CV | Mikuni/Denso Fuel Injection |
| Ignition: | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance | |
| Transmission: | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Final Drive: | O-ring-sealed chain | #530 chain |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm HMAS™ cartridge fork with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability; 4.3 inches travel | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, preload, rebound and compression damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-Link® HMAS single shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability; 4.9 inches travel | Rotary damping system, preload, compression & rebound damping |
| Seat Height: | 31.9 inches | 835 mm (32.9 in.) |
| Front Brakes: | Dual full-floating 296mm discs with 4-piston calipers | Dual full-floating 320mm discs with 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brake: | Single 220mm disc with single-piston caliper | Single hydraulic disc |
| Fuel Capacity: | 4.2 gallons, including 0.7-gallon reserve | 17 liter (4.5 gal.) |
| Wheelbase: | 56.3 inches | 1415 mm (55.7 in.) |
| Dry Weight: | 423.3 pounds | 191 kg (421 lbs.) |
| Front Tires: | 120/70ZR-17 radial | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tires: | 180/55ZR-17 radial | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Ground Clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 in.) |