SUZUKI V-Strom 650GT (2009-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2009, Suzuki released the V-Strom 650GT, a sport-tourer motorcycle that combines the performance of the V-Strom 1000 on a smaller, lighter package. The V-Strom 650 was a motorcycle designed for smooth and comfortable performance on the highway and city streets.

The GT model carries a 22-liter (5.1 gallons) fuel tank retained from its bigger brother, which could keep the engine on for long rides with the autonomy of 320 km (200 miles). The rider was protected from the wind by the slim and compact front fairing and the three positions vertically adjustable windscreen with a 50 mm range.

The 2009 Suzuki V-Strom 650GT came with a few extra touches as the full-color-matched cases that could carry a significant amount of luggage, a new set of handguards, heated grips, and a center stand.

The model had its engine, suspension, wheels, and other parts mounted on a twin-spar aluminum frame with a black-finished paint job. The 19-inch wheel on the front and the 17-inch wheel on the rear were made of cast aluminum, so the bike was not the best choice for hardcore off-road riding.

The 2009 model, at its heart was a 645cc V-Twin liquid-cooled engine with a power output of 66 hp at 8,800 rpm and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) of torque at 6,400 rpm. The power from the engine was transferred to the rear wheel through a six-speed manual transmission with a chain final drive.