SUZUKI DL650 V-Strom 650 (2006-2007) Specs, Performance & Photos

The V-Strom 650 was a middleweight motorcycle built by Suzuki in 2004 that combined the versatile performance of its bigger brother, the DL 1000. The V-Strom 650 was a sport-tourer motorcycle designed for smooth, comfortable performance on city streets and highways. With a generous fuel tank capacity, the V-Strom could go long distances, carrying a passenger and side cases full of luggage. With the cast aluminum wheels and without the right suspension, the V-Strom 650 couldn't perform in rough off-road conditions, but on a country gravel road would do just fine.

In 2007, Suzuki released a new model of the V-Strom 650, which came with just a few changes. The wheelbase was increased in length from 1,540 mm (60,6 inches) to 1,550 mm (61 inches) with an increase in the swingarm by 15,2 mm (6 inches). The engine got dual sparkplugs at each cylinder for improved combustion and reduced emissions, with the idle adjustment screw removed, and the ABS was an optional feature.

The model has a slim and compact front fairing for maximum wind protection and an adjustable windscreen that was manually adjustable in three positions in a 50 mm vertical range.

The 2007 Suzuki V-Strom 650 has its heartbeat set by the 645cc four-stroke liquid-cooled engine with an output of 66 hp at 8,800 rpm and 63 Nm (45 lb-ft) of torque at 6,700 rpm.

The model had a six-speed manual transmission that pushed the bike to a top speed of 180 kph (112 mph).