In 2010, Suzuki released the new V-Strom 1000 motorcycle. At the base was the same motorcycle as its predecessors, and the only new thing was the year of production. The new V-Strom 1000, sports the same fully adjustable suspension, handguards, adjustable windscreen, and clear turn signals as its predecessor. Also, the frame, rear frame covers, and wheels in a black finish became standard for upcoming motorcycles in 2005, along with the interrupting headlight at the start of the engine.
In the power department, the new 2010 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 had the same 996cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine used on its predecessors. The bond to the rear wheel was made by a six-speed manual transmission and a chain final drive. The figures for the engine remained unchanged, with a power of 98 hp at 7,600 rpm and 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) of torque at 6,400 rpm.
For suspension, the bike has a telescopic, cartridge-type, oil-damped, adjustable preload fork on the front side with 160 mm wheel travel and a link-type, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping with 163 mm of wheel travel on the rear.
On the brake side, the bike has two 310 mm discs on the front wheel and a 260 mm disc on the rear wheel.
The 2010 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 has a curb weight of 232 kg (511 lbs) with an estimated top speed of 207 kph (128 mph).