Suzuki V-Strom 650 ASE ABS: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki V-Strom 650 ASE ABS
Manufacturer
Production 2012
Class Sport touring
Engine
four-stroke, liquid cooled, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC, 8-valves
Bore / Stroke 81.3mm x 81.3mm
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Fuel System Electronic Injection
Transmission Gear box: 6 Speed, manual

Final Drive: #525 chain

Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear: Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front: Dual hydraulic discs, ABS
Rear: Single hydraulic disc, ABS
Front Tire 110/80 R19 M/C 59H, tubeless
Rear Tire 150/70 R17 M/C 69H, tubeless
Wheelbase 61.42 inches (1560 mm)
Length 90.2 inches (2291 mm)
Width 33.11 inches (841 mm)
Seat Height 32.28 inches (820 mm)
Weight 249.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki V-Strom 650 ASE ABS was a four-stroke, liquid cooled, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC, 8-valves Sport touring motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 2012.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 645.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6 Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 110/80 R19 M/C 59H, tubeless front tire and a 150/70 R17 M/C 69H, tubeless rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual hydraulic discs, ABS in the front and a Single hydraulic disc, ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Link type, coil spring, oil damped. The wheelbase was 61.42 inches (1560 mm) long.

2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ASE ABS[edit | edit source]

2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ASE ABS

Suzuki delivers a new V-Strom to the Canadian market in a trim that's truly inviting. The 2012 MY V-Strom 650 ASE ABS comes with an engine bash plate, crash bards, a vario touring windscreen, hand guards and a generous luggage system. With plenty of room for loading your personal items, the two side cases and the top case are the perfect touring accessory for longer hauls.


The bike retains the improvements the base model received this year, including the redesigned bodywork with its new side panels and rework front cowl and seat.