SUZUKI V-Strom 650 ABS (2014-2015) Specs, Performance & Photos

The first generation of the V-Strom 650 was between 2004 and 2011. When the first V-Strom 650 model was released, it was a middleweight sport-tourer that borrowed the engine from the 1999 Suzuki SV650. The model had the versatile performance of its bigger sibling, the DL1000, and the agility of the middleweight class. The bike did not receive any significant upgrades until 2012.

Once the 2012 model popped out, it was clear that Suzuki wanted to jump into the second generation with a refreshed model. Some key visual features that Suzuki introduced with the 2012 model were the black resin body panels that were more durable than the previous plastic ones, a front fender redesigned for better airflow to the radiator, slim and compact fairing for maximum wind protection, and an adjustable windscreen.

The 2015 V-Strom 650 ABS was the base version of Suzuki's middleweight adventure, which came with standard ABS in compliance with European road safety regulations.

In the power department, the V-Strom 645cc engine was the same as the previous models, which benefitted from the 2012 updates, including the changed cam profiles for improving the low-mid range of power and torque and other internal tweaks to reduce the mechanical noise.

The 2015 ABS model was a middleweight sport-tourer motorcycle capable of riding on every road except on rough off-road terrain due to its rigid cast aluminum wheels.