Suzuki DL650 V-Strom: review, history, specs

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Class: dual sport

Production: 2004+

Related: Suzuki SV650

Also called: Suzuki V-Strom 650

Models
Suzuki DL650 V-Strom

2004-2011

(all markets)

Suzuki DL650 V-Strom

2012-2016

(all markets)

Suzuki DL650 V-Strom

2017+

(all markets)

Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2004-2011)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012-2016)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2017+)
Models
Suzuki DL650 V-Strom XT

2015-2016

(all markets)

Suzuki DL650 V-Strom XT

2017+

(all markets)

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT (2015-2016)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT (2017+)

Suzuki V-Strom 650: electronic equipment

  • ABS - from 2007
  • STCS (Suzuki Traction Control System) - from 2017
  • Low RPM Assist - from 2017
  • Suzuki Easy Start System - from 2017


History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
2004 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650

Code: DL650K4; DL650U3K4

2005 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650

Code: DL650K5; DL650U3K5

2006 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650

Code: DL650K6; DL650U3K6

2007 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650; Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

Code: DL650K7; DL650U3K7; DL650AK7, DL650AU3K7

2008 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650; Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

Code: DL650K8; DL650U3K8; DL650AK8, DL650AU3K8

2009 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650; Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

Code: DL650K9; DL650UEK9; DL650AK9, DL650AUEK9

2010 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650; Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

Code: DL650L0; DL650UEL0; DL650AL0, DL650AUEL0

2011 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650; Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

Code: DL650L1; DL650UEL1; DL650AL1, DL650AUEL1

2012 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650; Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

Code: DL650L2; DL650UEL2; DL650AL2, DL650AUEL2

2013 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650; Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

Code: DL650L3; DL650UEL3; DL650AL3, DL650AUEL3

2014 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650; Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

Code: DL650L4; DL650AL4

2015 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650; Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS; Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Code: DL650L5; DL650AL5; DL650XAL5

2016 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS; Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Code: DL650AL6; DL650XAL6

2017 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS; Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Code: DL650AL7; DL650XAL7

2018 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS; Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Code: DL650AL8; DL650XAL8

2019 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS; Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Code: DL650AL9; DL650XAL9

2020 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS; Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Code: DL650AM0; DL650XAM0

2021 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS; Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Code: DL650AM1; DL650XAM1

2022 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS; Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Code: DL650AM2; DL650XAM2

2023 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS; Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Code: DL650AM3; DL650XAM3

2024 All Name: Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS; Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

Code: DL650AM4; DL650XAM4

Specifications

Suzuki DL650 V-Strom: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2290 mm / 90,2 in – DL650 (2004-2016)

2275 mm / 89,5 in – DL650 (2017+)

Overall width 840 mm / 33,1 in – DL650 (2004-2011)

835 mm / 32,9 in – DL650 (2012+)

Overall height 1390 mm / 54,7 in – DL650 (2004-2011)

1405 mm / 55,3 in – DL650 (2012+)

Seat height 820 mm / 32,3 in – DL650 (2004-2011)

835 mm / 32,9 in – DL650 (2012-2016)

830 mm / 32,7 in – DL650 (2017+)

Wheelbase 1540 mm / 60,6 in – DL650 (2004-2011)

1560 mm / 61,4 in – DL650 (2012+)

Ground clearance 165 mm / 6,5 in – DL650 (2004-2011)

175 mm / 6,9 in – DL650 (2012-2016)

170 mm / 6,7 in – DL650 (2017+)

Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 207 kg / 456 lbs – DL650 (2004-2011)

214 kg / 472 lbs – DL650 (2012-2016)

213 kg / 469 lbs – DL650 (2017+)

216 kg / 476 lbs – DL650 XT (2017+)

FRAME Type Diamond (aluminum)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 43 mm (adjustable spring pre-load), 150 mm / 5,9 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 150 mm / 5,9 in – DL650 (2004-2011)

Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping), 159 mm / 6,2 in – DL650 (2012+)

Front tire size 110/80 R19 M/C 59H – DL650

110/80 R19 M/C 59V – DL650 XT

Rear tire size 150/70 R17 M/C 69H – DL650

150/70 R17 M/C 69V – DL650 XT

Front brake Double disc, 310 mm, 2-piston calipers (DL650A - ABS)
Rear brake Single disc, 260 mm, 1-piston caliper (DL650A - ABS)
Fuel capacity 22,0 l / 5,8 US gal – DL650 (2004-2011)

20,0 l / 5,3 US gal – DL650 (2012+)

Trail 110 mm / 4,3 in
Fuel economy / consumption 4,2 l / 100 km (56 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders, V-twin
Bore & Stroke 81,0 x 62,6 mm
Displacement 645 cm³ (39,4 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.5:1 – DL650 (2004-2011)

11.2:1 – DL650 (2012+)

Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 63,5 hp (46,7 kW) / 8500 rpm – DL650 (2004-2011)

66,0 hp (49,0 kW) / 8800 rpm – DL650 (2012-2016)

71,0 hp (52,0 kW) / 8800 rpm – DL650 (2017+)

Max. torque 55,9 Nm (5,6 kgf*m) / 6500 rpm – DL650 (2004-2011)

58,3 Nm (5,9 kgf*m) / 6500 rpm – DL650 (2012-2016)

62,0 Nm (6,3 kgf*m) / 6500 rpm – DL650 (2017+)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 3,98 sec.[2]
Top speed 173 km/h (107,8 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Fuel Injection, 2x 39 mm – DL650 (2004-2011)

Fuel Injection with SDTV (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve), 2x 39 mm – DL650 (2012+)

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.088
Final reduction 3.133
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.461

1.777

1.380

1.125

0.961

0.851

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator, 375W – DL650 (2004-2011)

Three-phase A.C. Generator, 400W – DL650 (2012+)

Battery capacity 12V-10Ah

Images

Suzuki DL650 V-Strom: images, gallery.

Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2004-2011)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2004-2011)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2004-2011)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012-2016)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012-2016)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2012-2016)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT (2015-2016)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT (2015-2016)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT (2015-2016)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2017+)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2017+)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2017+)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT (2017+)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT (2017+)
Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT (2017+)

Videos

Suzuki DL650 V-Strom: video.

2017 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom

Manuals

Suzuki DL650 V-Strom: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. bikes.suzuki.co.uk | V-Strom 2021 | MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki DL650 ABS Adventure (05/2012) | 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki DL650 ABS Adventure (05/2012) | Top speed