Suzuki summoned the usual suspects to Lake Arrowhead, California, to show off the latest updates to its excellent ADV bikes. That’s the new V-Strom 650XT in the lead photo, distinguishable from the base model 650 by its wire-spoke tubeless wheels, yellow paint, hand guards and lower engine cowl/modesty panel. An aesthetic overhaul now makes it barely distinguishable from the big V-Strom 1000; know the 650 by its silver engine cases and lack of SUZUKI on the sides of its plush seat.
All that in a package Suzuki says is 2.2 pounds lighter than the previous model, 2.0 lbs lighter for the XT. How much would you expect to pay? How about $8,799 for the base model in white, $9.299 for the XT in yellow or glossy black.
Stay tuned for our full review next week!
Specifications | 2017 V-Strom 650 | 2017 V-Strom 650XT |
MSRP | $8,799 | $9,299 |
Engine | 645cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC 90 degree V-Twin | 645cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC 90 degree V-Twin |
Bore x Stroke | 81.0 x 62.6 mm (3.2 x 2.5 in.) | 81.0 x 62.6 mm (3.2 x 2.5 in.) |
Compression Ratio | 11.2: 1 | 11.2: 1 |
Fuel System | Suzuki Fuel Injection, SDTV-equipped | Suzuki Fuel Injection, SDTV-equipped |
Starter | Electric | Electric |
Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
Transmission | 6-speed, constant mesh | 6-speed, constant mesh |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate type | Wet, multi-plate type |
Suspension Front | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
Suspension Rear | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped | Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped |
Brakes Front | Tokico 2-piston calipers, Disc, twin | Tokico 2-piston calipers, Disc, twin |
Brakes Rear | Nissin, 1-piston, Disc single | Nissin, 1-piston, Disc single |
Tires Front | Bridgestone BATTLAX, 110/80R19 M/C (59V) tubeless | Bridgestone BATTLAX, 110/80R19 M/C (59V) tubeless |
Tires Rear | Bridgestone BATTLAX, 150/70R17 M/C (69), tubeless | Bridgestone BATTLAX, 150/70R17 M/C (69), tubeless |
Wheels | Ten-spoke cast wheels | Spoke-style wheels |
Windscreen | 3-way height-adjustable | 3-way height-adjustable |
Hand Guards | Optional Accessory | Standard |
Lower Engine Cowl | Optional Accessory | Standard |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20.0 L (5.3 US gallons) | 20.0 L (5.3 US gallons) |
Color | Pearl Glacier White | Champion Yellow & Pearl Glacier White |
Ignition | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) |
Headlight | 12V 65W (H9 high-beam) & 12V 55W (H7 low-beam) | 12V 65W (H9 high-beam) & 12V 55W (H7 low-beam) |
Tail light | LED | LED |
Overall Length | 2275 mm (89.6 in.) | 2275 mm (89.6 in.) |
Overall Width | 839 mm (32.9 in.) | 910 mm (35.8 in.) |
Wheelbase | 1560 mm (61.4 in.) | 1560 mm (61.4 in.) |
Ground Clearance | 170 mm (6.7 in.) | 170 mm (6.7 in.) |
Seat Height | 835 mm (32.9 in.) | 835 mm (32.9 in.) |
Curb Weight | 213 kg (470 lbs.) | 216 kg (476 lbs.) |
Warranty | 12-month, unlimited mileage, limited warranty | 12-month, unlimited mileage, limited warranty |
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