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Email Print Suzuki V-Strom

The two Suzuki V-Strom models are Suzuki's entries in the adventure-touring segment populated with bikes such as the Triumph Tiger, Ducati Multistrada and BMW R1200GS. What Suzuki offers with the V-Strom is the choice of a smaller, mid-displacement model where the others do not. The name of the Suzuki V-Strom is a combination of the German word, strom, meaning "current" in English, and the letter V corresponding to the Suzuki V-Strom's V-Twin engine.

First to enter the market in 2002 was the Suzuki V-Strom 1000, powered by a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 996cc, V-Twin engine sourced from Suzuki's own TL1000S sportbikes. The Suzuki V-Strom 1000 also incorporates technology from Suzuki's other sportbikes, its fuel injection system coming from the GSX-R models. Even with 98 horsepower and weighing 520 lbs. wet, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 manages to get a respectable 40 miles per gallon.

Not much has changed on the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 since its introduction. In 2004 it received an upgraded ECU, increasing from 16 bits to 32 bits, a redesigned instrument cluster was added as were stronger handlebar and mirrors. The Suzuki V-Strom's bellypan was also redesigned and an adjustable windscreen was added.

2005 Suzuki V-Strom 650

The Suzuki V-Strom 650 was launched a couple years after the V-Strom 1000, in 2004. The 650 immediately proved its worth winning awards from enthusiast publications. Powered by a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 645cc, V-Twin engine sourced from the popular SV650, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 was a perfect blend of performance and comfort for a very affordable price. Weighing 485 lbs. wet and producing 64 horsepower, the V-Strom 650 with ABS gets a remarkable 54 mpg. Considering its 5.8-gallon fuel tank, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 can travel 300 miles before requiring fuel.

Like its larger counterpart, not much has changed on the Suzuki V-Strom 650 since its introduction. In 2007 Suzuki lengthened the V-Strom's wheelbase a half-inch with a longer swingarm and retooled the cylinder head to accept two spark plugs, but the big news was the addition of an ABS-equipped V-Strom 650.

With long-travel suspension, high-mounted exhaust and equipped with available luggage, the adventure-touring Suzuki V-Strom offers both on- and off-road versatility (biased more for street riding than serious off-road fun). The two V-Stroms provide neutral seating positions for long-distance comfort and adequate fairing protection from the elements.

The only V-Strom listed in Suzuki's 2011 American lineup is the ABS-equipped  V-Strom 650, retailing for $8,011.

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2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Review: First Ride [Video]

2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Review: First Ride [Video]

 Regarded as a well-balanced bike by the powersports media as well as motorcycle consumers, a notion supported by sales figures far in excess of its 1000cc counterpart, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 continues its legacy with the 2012 iteration.
2011 Suzuki V-Strom Review & 2012 Preview

2011 Suzuki V-Strom Review & 2012 Preview

 In advance of our ride on the 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650, we went to task refamiliarizing ourselves with the 2011 iteration garnished with ABS and hard saddlebags. It took only a short period for the Suzook to remind us what a great all-'rounder it is.
2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Preview

2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Preview

 When the first images and specs emerged however, the perception was the 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 was, as the cliche goes, more evolutionary than revolutionary. But perhaps that isn't such a bad thing.
Suzuki V-Strom 650

Suzuki V-Strom 650

 It's difficult to argue with the success of the Suzuki's SV-650 or to argue with the acclaim that the DL V-Strom 1000 has earned from the press.
2002 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom

2002 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom

 When I first clapped eyes upon the V-Strom in the flesh, I though it looked like a huge motorcycle.
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Suzuki V-Strom Videos

2012 650 Adventure-Tourer Shootout - Video

2012 650 Adventure-Tourer Shootout - Video

 If you're on the hunt for an all-in-one, Swiss Army Knife-type of motorcycle, consider the BMW G650GS, Kawasaki Versys and Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS.
  • Suzuki V-Strom 650 Suzuki V-Strom 650 It's difficult to argue with the success of the Suzuki's SV-650 or to argue with the acclaim that the DL V-Strom 1000 has earned from the press.
  • 2004 Middleweight Standards 2004 Middleweight Standards After reading your answers from our recent "Middleweight Standards" poll, we decided to round-em-up and shoot-em-out.
  • 2005 Adventure Touring Comparo 2005 Adventure Touring Comparo Looking for an bike that can handle your on- and off-road adventures? We found four bikes we knew you'd be interested in, plus one you should be interested in: the Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom, Triumph Tiger, KTM 950 Adventurer, BMW R1200GS and Kawasaki KLR 650.

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2012 650 Adventure-Tourer Shootout - Video

2012 650 Adventure-Tourer Shootout - Video

 If you're on the hunt for an all-in-one, Swiss Army Knife-type of motorcycle, consider the BMW G650GS, Kawasaki Versys and Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS.
2004 Middleweight Standards

2004 Middleweight Standards

 After reading your answers from our recent "Middleweight Standards" poll, we decided to round-em-up and shoot-em-out.
It Ain't The Tool: Revisited

It Ain't The Tool: Revisited

 Three very different motorbikes with three very different jokers to ride those bikes and one, timeless principle to guide them. That's probably not exactly what Fred Rau had in mind when he penned his editorial, "It Ain't The Tool."
2005 Adventure Touring Comparo

2005 Adventure Touring Comparo

 Looking for an bike that can handle your on- and off-road adventures? We found four bikes we knew you'd be interested in, plus one you should be interested in: the Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom, Triumph Tiger, KTM 950 Adventurer, BMW R1200GS and Kawasaki KLR 650.
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