SUZUKI DL650A V-Strom 650 ABS (2009-2010) Specs, Performance & Photos

The 2010 Suzuki line-up presented five models of the V-Strom 650, among which was the Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS version, also known as DL650A, a motorcycle designed for smooth and comfortable performance almost on every category of road.

The addition of ABS to the Suzuki middleweight V-Strom adventure machine was one of the most welcome upgrades for this sport-tourer adventure bike. The V-Strom 650 ABS was an all-rounder combined with the performance of the proven V-Twin engine and the practicality of a tourer motorcycle.

The 2010 ABS model retained the versatile performance of its big brother known as the DL1000, and the V-Strom 650 has been almost unchanged since 2004 visually as well in the performance department, which means that Suzuki stumbled into the right formula.

The lightweight aluminum frame and swingarm, the cast aluminum wheels, the performance of the 645cc V-Twin liquid-cooled engine, and the generous fuel tank made it possible for the bike to go on long journeys without stopping for fuel.

The slim, compact front fairing and the vertically adjustable windscreen were responsible for maximum wind protection and comfort.

The power output generated from the engine was 67 hp at 9,000 rpm with 64 Nm (47 lb-ft) of torque at 7,600 rpm sending all that through a six-speed manual transmission to the rear wheel bounded together by a chain.