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

V-Strom 650X ABS XA was the base model of the Suzuki 2015 line-up. Suzuki had finally responded to the countless demands from V-Strom enthusiasts who complained about the poor performance of the cast aluminum wheels in rough off-road conditions.

The 2015 Suzuki V-Strom 650X ABS XA retains all the tech features and specs of the acclaimed middleweight all-rounder but arrives with wheels that could take a beating while off the road.

The model features slim styling with black resin components and a redesigned front fender to direct more airflow to the radiator for better cooling.

The 2015 model takes its nerves from the 645cc V-Twin liquid-cooled engine with an output of 69 hp at 8,000 rpm and 69 Nm (44 lb-ft) of torque at 6,400 rpm. The engine was running smoother and quieter due to its updates in 2012. The stainless-steel exhaust with an aluminum muffler was high-mounted and was tuned to enhance engine torque and low-mid range performance.

The V-Strom 650 Antilock Brake System (ABS) unit had a lightweight and compact design that monitored the wheel speed and matched the stopping power with the available traction.

The V-Strom 650X ABS XA features a 43 mm adjustable spring-preload stanchion-tube fork on the front side and a link-type suspension with a rebound damping and preload adjuster on the rear side.