SUZUKI V-Strom 650 ABS Adventure (2013-2014) Specs, Performance & Photos

From 2004 when Suzuki debuted its first V-Strom 650 model, the bike maker didn’t offer significant changes to the model until 2012, proving that Suzuki’s engineers stumbled on the right recipe for the V-Strom 650 model. In 2007 Suzuki’s engineers tweaked the engine with dual sparkplug heads at the end of each cylinder for more performance and fewer emissions.

The 2011 year was the cue for Suzuki that the V-Strom 650 model was getting older and mixed a new formula for the 2012 model.

In 2012, Suzuki released a refreshed V-Strom 650 motorcycle that came in several versions with several upgrades and eight kg (18 lbs) lighter than the 2011 model. Part of the weight loss was due to the smaller fuel tank and the lightweight ABS.

After two more years of releasing new models, in 2014, Suzuki made available the V-Strom 650 ABS Adventure, a middleweight sport tourer loaded with touring accessories for long and comfortable hauls.

The model packed an aluminum twin-spar frame and swingarm with a set of compact and lightweight cast-aluminum wheels. The 2014 model wears a slim and compact front fairing and an adjustable windscreen designed for maximum wind protection.

The 2014 bike engine was also subject to the 1012 upgrades in which they changed the cam profiles to improve low-mid range power and torque, and the engineers also reduced the mechanical noise.