Suzuki V-Strom 650
2005 V-Strom 650 | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | Since 2004 |
| Class | Sport-touring/adventure-touring |
| Engine | 645 cc (39.4 cu in) four-stroke liquid-cooled 8V DOHC 90° V-twin |
| Bore / stroke | 81.0 mm × 62.6 mm (3.19 in × 2.46 in) |
| Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Power | 66 bhp (49 kW) at 8,800 rpm |
| Torque | 60.3 N⋅m (44.5 lbf⋅ft) at 6,400 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain |
| Tires | F: 110/80-19 R: 150/70-17 |
| Wheelbase | 1,555 mm (61.2 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,290 mm (90 in) W: 840 mm (33 in) H: 1,390 mm (55 in) (screen in low position) |
| Seat height | 820 mm (32 in) |
| Weight | 470 lb (210 kg) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L (4.8 imp gal; 5.8 US gal) |
| Related | V-Strom 1000, Suzuki V-Strom 1050, Suzuki V-Strom 250 |
The Suzuki V-Strom 650 (DL650, nicknamed Wee-strom) is a mid-weight, adventure touring motorcycle made by Suzuki since 2004, in its third generation since model year 2017. It has a standard riding posture, fuel injection and an aluminum chassis. Marketed in Europe, Oceania, the Americas, and since 2018, India, the DL650 is manufactured at Suzuki's final assembly plant in Toyokawa, Japan. The V-Strom 650 trades strength in a single area for adaptability to a variety of riding conditions: commuting, cruising, adventure touring, and to a lesser degree, off-road riding. The bike is variously categorized as dual sport, sport enduro tourer, street/adventure, commuter, or entry-level.
According to the New York Times, the V-Strom has a loyal following worldwide, and the DL650 outsells the larger Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 and the smaller Suzuki V-Strom 250.
The name V-Strom combines V, referring to the bike's V engine configuration, with the German word Strom, meaning stream or current.