Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT 2020 Maintenance Schedule
The 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, air filter, general maintenance, valve clearance, spark plugs, coolant, drive chain maintenance, brake fluid and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from ManualsLib (Suzuki V-STROM 1050XT 2022 Manual, Maintenance Chart pages 3-8 and 3-9, site pages 195-196) (this document covers model years 2020–2022): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil every 6000 km. |
| Air cleaner element cleaning/replacement | Replace every 18,000 km | Easy | Inspect/clean air cleaner element; replace at specified interval. |
| Exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts tightening | See notes | Easy | Tighten exhaust pipe bolts and muffler bolts. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 24,000 km (first at 24,000 km) | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearance. |
| Spark plugs inspection & replacement | Replace every 24,000 km | Easy | Inspect spark plugs; replace at specified interval. |
| Fuel hose inspection | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Easy | Inspect fuel hose; replace every 4 years. |
| Evaporative emission control system inspection (if equipped) | See notes | Moderate | Inspect evaporative emission control system. |
| Engine oil filter replacement | See notes | Easy | Replace engine oil filter. |
| PAIR (air supply) system inspection (if equipped) | See notes | Moderate | Inspect PAIR air supply system. |
| Engine coolant replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Replace engine coolant. Interval depends on coolant type: 4 years/48000 km (29000 mi) for "SUZUKI SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT" (Blue); a different, shorter interval applies for "SUZUKI LONG LIFE COOLANT" (Green) or any coolant other than Blue. |
| Radiator hose inspection | See notes | Easy | Inspect radiator hose for damage/leaks. |
| Clutch hose inspection | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Easy | Inspect clutch hose; replace every 4 years. |
| Clutch fluid inspection & replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Inspect clutch fluid; replace every 2 years. |
| Drive chain inspection & lubrication | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect drive chain; clean and lubricate more frequently per separate note. |
| Brake system inspection | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect brakes (pads, discs, lever/pedal operation). |
| Brake hose inspection & replacement | Every 48 months · Replace every 48 months | Moderate | Inspect brake hose; replace every 4 years. |
| Brake fluid inspection & replacement | Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Inspect brake fluid; replace every 2 years. |
| Tire inspection | See notes | Moderate | Inspect tire tread depth, pressure and condition. |
| Steering inspection | See notes | Easy | Inspect steering for smoothness and play. |
| Front fork inspection | See notes | Easy | Inspect front forks for smooth operation and leaks. |
| Rear suspension inspection | See notes | Easy | Inspect rear suspension for smooth operation and leaks. |
| Chassis bolts and nuts tightening | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Tighten chassis bolts and nuts. |
| General lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Lubricate general lubrication points. |
| Spoke wheel tightening (V-STROM 1050XT) | Every 6,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Tighten spoke wheels. |
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