Suzuki
DL650 V-Strom
2004—2011
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Suzuki DL650 V-Strom, years 2004–2011 |
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Suzuki DL650 V-Strom, years 2012–2016 |
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Suzuki DL650 V-Strom, years 2017–2024 |
| This page covers the years 2004–2011, the first generation of the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (DL650) |
Based on the DL1000 V-Strom, Suzuki presented the mid-size adventure
tourer, Suzuki DL650 V-Strom for 2004. Seat height is set at a
low 32.5 inches (825mm) and the saddle blends into the ample 5.8-gallon
(22.5 liter) fuel tank. As for the 2004 DL1000, the windshield
can be adjusted in a 50mm vertical range, and can be angled differently
as its raised or lowered. The DL650s compact instrument cluster
includes: an analog speedometer and tachometer; digital LCD, odometer,
tripmeter, coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge; and LED neutral,
turn signal and high beam indicator lights along with an oil pressure
warning light.
Suzuki says the Suzuki V-Strom 650 sport enduro tourer was ”built
for fun, ready for the adventure.”
Key Features:
* SV650-based 645cc 90 degree V-twin, DOHC 8-valve, liquid-cooled
engine with revised cam profile and 4% more crankshaft inertia
for stronger low-to-mid-range power
* Electronic fuel injection features the Suzuki Dual Throttle
Valve System (SDTV) - maintains optimum air velocity in the intake
tract for smooth low-to-mid rpm throttle response
* Auto Fast Idling System (AFIS), automatically sets throttle
valve opening during cold engine starts by monitoring coolant
temperature
* Digital ignition system provides optimum ignition timing with
separate maps for each cylinder
* Lightweight shim-under-bucket valve system operates 31mm intake
and 25.5mm exhaust valves, plus valve timing with emphasis on
low-rpm power
* SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electro-chemical Material) plated cylinders
minimize cylinder size and improve heat dissipation
* Smooth shifting 6-speed transmission with cable operated clutch
- final drive ratio lowered from SV650 for improved low rpm performance
* High-efficiency liquid cooling system for optimum engine operating
temperature - includes compact oil cooler
* Plastic outer clutch cover and engine sprocket cover for reduced
weight and noise
* High-mounted stainless steel exhaust system with aluminum muffler
tuned to enhance engine torque and low-to-midrange performance
* PAIR - air injection system reduces CO and HC emissions - California
model equipped with catalyst in exhaust to further reduce emissionsChassis
Features
* Slim and compact front fairing for maximum wind protection,
plus large comfortable seat - fairing includes large multi-reflector
60/55W headlights
* Compact step-motor speedometer and tachometer with LED illumination,
plus LCD display for twin tripmeters, odometer temperature gauge,
fuel gauge and digital clock
* Height-adjustable windshield for maximum wind protection and
comfort - can be manually adjusted to three positions in a 50mm
vertical range
* Large rear luggage rack with rubber-padded platform to help
keep bags and luggage in place
* Aluminum twin-spar frame and aluminum swingarm are lightweight,
compact and rigid - bolt-on sub-frame simplifies maintenance
* Preload-adjustable 43mm front fork for a comfortable ride under
all riding conditions
* Link-type rear suspension features a single shock absorber with
adjustable rebound damping and a knob-operated hydraulic preload
adjuster for easy adjustment
* Dual front disc brakes with large 310mm rotors and twin-piston
calipers, plus single-disc rear brake with 260mm rotor and single-piston
caliper
* Lightweight cast aluminum wheels - F: 2.50 x 19 with 110/80R-19
radial tire, R: 4.0 x 17 with 150/70R-17 rear tire
* Large 5.8 gallon fuel tank for long-range operation
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2004 Suzuki year code: K4
New model, based on the DL1000 V-Strom and the SV650 (engine).
Similar instrument cluster as updated 04 DL1000.
2004 V-Strom 650 color options: Pearl Medium Blue No 2 (YBB), Mat Silver Metallic (YDZ),
Pearl Nebular Black (YAY)
Frame, swingarm and luggage rack color: Mat Silver Metallic (YDZ)
Front fender and top cowl color: Pearl Nebular Black (YAY)
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2004 DL650 V-Strom specifications:
Engine: 645cc, 4-stroke, liquid cooled, 90 degree V-twin,
DOHC, 8-valves
Bore x stroke: 81.0 x 62.6mm
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Fuel system: Fuel Injection
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Digital/Transistorized
Starter: Electric
Transmission: 6-speed
Final drive: #530 chain
Overall length: 2290 mm (90.2 in.)
Overall width: 840 mm (31.9 in.)
Overall height: 1 39 0mm (54.7 in.)
Seat height: 820 mm (32.3 in.)
Wheelbase: 1540 mm (60.6 in.)
Ground clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in.)
Dry weight: 189 kg (417 lbs.)
Suspension, front: Telescopic, cartridge-type, oil damped, adjustable
preload
Suspension, rear: Link-type, adjustable spring preload and rebound
damping
Brakes, front: Dual hydraulic disc
Brakes, rear: Single hydraulic disc
Tires, front: 110/80R-19
Tires, rear: 150/70R-17
Fuel tank capacity: 22 liter (5.8 gal.)
Colors: Blue, Black
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2005 Suzuki year code: K5
Headlight interrupt when starting added.
2005 V-Strom 650 colors: Candy Grand Blue (YC2), Pearl Crystal Red (YU7), Sonic Silver Metallic (YD8),
Pearl Nebular Black (YAY)
Black frame & swingarm. Lightning Bolt tank graphic.
Frame color: Matte Shadow Black Metallic (YAP)
Front fender & top cowl color: Pearl Nebular Black (YAY)
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2006 Suzuki year code: K6
2006 V-Strom 650 colors: Euclase Silver Metallic (YDV), Pearl Crystal Red (YU7), Candy Grand Blue (YC2), Metallic Mat Black No 2 (YKV)
Black frame & swingarm. Lightning Bolt tank graphic.
Frame color: Matte Shadow Black Metallic (YAP)
Front fender & top cowl color: Pearl Nebular Black (YAY)
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 2006 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 540 mm (60.6 in)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Dry Weight: 189 kg (417 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Click on the image for larger format.
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 2006 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 540 mm (60.6 in)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Dry Weight: 189 kg (417 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Click on the image for larger format.
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 2006 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 540 mm (60.6 in)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Dry Weight: 189 kg (417 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Click on the image for larger format.
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 2006 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 540 mm (60.6 in)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Dry Weight: 189 kg (417 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Click on the image for larger format.
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 2006 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 540 mm (60.6 in)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Dry Weight: 189 kg (417 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Click on the image for larger format.
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2007 Suzuki year code: K7
Updated model.
Swingarm length increased from 1540mm (60.6") to 1 555 mm (61.2").
ABS option available. All front calipers & master cylinder have been changed. From caliper piston diameter of 30.23mm & Master Cylinder of 15.87mm to caliper 27mm and Master Cylinder 14 mm.
New non user-friendly throttle bodies. Dual sparkplugs at each cylinder (excluding Australian and European Models). Switch from 16 to 32 bit ECU. Idle adjustment screw removed.
Different exhaust. Underseat tray is shorter between the seat lock assembly and the battery (making room for ABS). Handlebar switches changed with integrated throttle.
Dry weight 194kg (427 lbs) for non-ABS model and 197kg (434lbs) for ABS model.
2007 V-Strom 650 colors: Oort Gray Metallic (YHG), Pearl Vigor Blue (YKY), Metallic Mat Black No 2 (YKV), Candy Sonoma Red (YHL)
Black luggage rack. Graduated chevron tank graphic.
Frame color: Matte Shadow Black Metallic (YAP)
Front fender & top cowl color: Pearl Nebular Black (YAY)
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2008 Suzuki year code: K8
Alternator output increased from 375 to 400 watts.
2008 V-Strom 650 colors: Mat Black #2 (YKV), Daytona Yellow (YMF)
Frame color: Matte Shadow Black Metallic (YAP)
Front fender & top cowl color: Pearl Nebular Black (YAY)
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2009 Suzuki year code: K9
New features:
- All-steel locknut on rear axle, previously castellated nut style. (US Model only, this feature always present on Australia and New Zealand Models)
- Clear signal light lenses, previously amber (lenses still amber in Australian models, legal requirement)
2009 V-Strom 650 colors: Metallic Oort Gray (YHG), Pearl Nebular Black (YAY), Candy Max Orange (YME), Pearl Mirage White (YPA)
Frame color: Matte Shadow Black Metallic (YAP)
Front fender & top cowl color: Pearl Nebular Black (YAY)
Wheel colors: Metallic Sonic Silver (YD8), Space Black (019)
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 2009 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 555 mm (61.2 in.)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Curb Weight: 217 kg (478 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Here's even larger picture.
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 2009 Suzuki DL
650 ABS V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 555 mm (61.2 in.)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Curb Weight: 217 kg (478 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Here's even larger picture.
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 2009 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 555 mm (61.2 in.)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Curb Weight: 217 kg (478 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Click on the image for larger format.
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 2009 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 555 mm (61.2 in.)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Curb Weight: 217 kg (478 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Here's even larger picture.
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 2009 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 555 mm (61.2 in.)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Curb Weight: 217 kg (478 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Click on the image for larger format.
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2010 Suzuki year code: L0
No 2010 models of the V-Strom 650 were imported to USA.
2010 V-Strom 650 colors: Metallic Oort Gray (YHG), Pearl Nebular Black (YAY),
Candy Max Orange (YME), Pearl Mirage White (YPA)
Frame color: Matte Shadow Black Metallic (YAP)
Front fender & top cowl color: Pearl Nebular Black (YAY)
Wheel colors: Metallic Sonic Silver (YD8), Space Black (019)
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2011 Suzuki year code: L1
For USA, all models were equipped with ABS brakes.
2011 V-Strom 650 colors: Metallic Oort Gray (YHG), Pearl Nebular Black (YAY),
Candy Max Orange (YME), Pearl Mirage White (YPA)
Frame color: Matte Shadow Black Metallic (YAP)
Front fender & top cowl color: Pearl Nebular Black (YAY)
Wheel colors: Metallic Sonic Silver (YD8), Space Black (019)
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 2011 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 555 mm (61.2 in.)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Curb Weight: 217 kg (478 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Click on the image for larger format.
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 2011 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 555 mm (61.2 in.)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Curb Weight: 217 kg (478 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Click on the image for larger format.
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 2011 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 555 mm (61.2 in.)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Curb Weight: 217 kg (478 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Here's even larger picture.
|
 2011 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 555 mm (61.2 in.)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Curb Weight: 217 kg (478 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Here's even larger picture.
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 2011 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 555 mm (61.2 in.)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Curb Weight: 217 kg (478 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Here's even larger picture.
|
 2011 Suzuki DL
650 V-Strom
Overall Length: 2 290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall Width: 840 mm (31.9 in)
Overall Height: 1 390 mm (54.7 in)
Seat Height: 820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 555 mm (61.2 in.)
Ground Clearance: 165 mm (6.5 in)
Curb Weight: 217 kg (478 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 645 cc 4-stroke 90° 8 valves
V-twin, DOHC, TSCC. 67 hp (49 kW) @ 8 800 rpm, 60 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 6 400 rpm
Here's even larger picture.
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Suzuki DL650 V-Strom, years 2004–2011 |
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Suzuki DL650 V-Strom, years 2012–2016 |
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Suzuki DL650 V-Strom, years 2017–2024 |
| This page covers the years 2004–2011, the first generation of the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (DL650) |
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