Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT ABS: history, specs, pictures
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Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT ABS | |
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Production | 2015 |
Class | Sport touring |
Engine | four-stroke, liquid cooled, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC, 8-valves |
Bore / Stroke | 81.3mm x 81.3mm |
Compression ratio | 11.2:1 |
Fuel System | EFI, Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV) |
Transmission | Gear box: 6 Speed, manual Final Drive: #525 chain |
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 | 32.91 inches (836 mm) |
Seat Height | 32.91 inches (836 mm) |
Weight | 215.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT ABS was a four-stroke, liquid cooled, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC, 8-valves Sport touring motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 2015.
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.
2015 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT ABS[edit | edit source]
Finally listening to the countless demands from V-Strom enthusiasts who complained about the poor performance of the cast wheels on rougher roads, Suzuki decided to equip wire-spoked rims on a bike which became the 2015 V-Strom 650 XT ABS. And because this was a bold step outside the traditional V-Strom path, Hamamatsu decided to go all the way.
The V-Strom 650 XT ABS was equipped with aluminum panniers and topcase, crashbars, an aluminum engine shield, auxiliary lights,a revised seat and an adjustable windscreen. Nobody knows why they also chose to add the beak, but it's most likely an attempt to play in line with the iconic BMW adventure machines. Adjustable suspensions, ABS and a rich instrument cluster are still stock.