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September 30th, 2014, 07:10 AM
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SUZUKI has just unveiled this V-Strom 650XT ABS, a more off-road focused version of the standard bike.
The firm say they have developed the bike to be versatile, comfortable and more friendly by fitting the XT with wire-spoked aluminium wheels and giving it more adventurous styling and a wider range of accessories.
According to Suzuki, the new front break is a nod to the 1988 DR-Z ridden by former motocross world champion Gaston Rahier at the Paris-Dakar Rally. Suzuki says its distinctive beak-like front cowl design had a major impact on motorcycle design.
Wheel sizes are the same as the current model, 19” up front and a 17” rear designed to be used with tubeless tyres.
Pricing is yet to be announced.
Suzuki said in a release: 'Based on the already popular V-Strom 650, which has been the top-selling dual purpose machine in the 650-800cc class in the last decade, the V-Strom 650XT comes with more adventure as standard.
'The new V-Strom 650XT takes design cues from the Dr Big, the first dual-purpose machine to feature the now standard 'beak' design synonymous with models in the adventure sector. A new beak blends smoothly into the existing front bodywork, with air ducts that channel airflow to the radiator.
'Newly designed, lightweight, wire-spoked aluminium wheels aid in the adventure styling of the new V-Strom 650XT, and shock absorption performance is increased on unpaved roads. Its arrival is anticipated as early as December this year.'
Specs from the press release:
Overall Length
2290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall width
835 mm (32.9 in)
Overall height
1405 mm (55.4 in)
Wheelbase
1560 mm (61.4 in)
Ground clearance
175 mm (6.9 in)
Seat height
835 mm (32.9 in)
Curb mass
215 kg
Engine type
4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90° V-Twin
Bore x stroke
81.0 mm x 62.6 mm (3.2 in x 2.5 in)
Engine displacement
645 cm³
Compression ratio
11.2 : 1
Fuel system
Fuel injection
Starter system
Electric
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Transmission
6-speed constant mesh
Primary reduction ratio
2.088 (71/34)
Final reduction ratio
3.133 (47/15)
Suspension
Front
Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear
Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake / trail
26° / 110 mm (4.3 in)
Brakes
Front
Disc brake, twin
Rear
Disc brake
Tires
Front
110/80R19M/C 59H, tubeless
Rear
150/70R17M/C 69H, tubeless
Ignition system
Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Fuel tank capacity
20.0 L(5.3 / 4.4US / lmp gal)
Oil capacity (Overhaul)
2400 ml (2.5/2.1 US/lmp qt)
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SUZUKI has just unveiled this V-Strom 650XT ABS, a more off-road focused version of the standard bike.
The firm say they have developed the bike to be versatile, comfortable and more friendly by fitting the XT with wire-spoked aluminium wheels and giving it more adventurous styling and a wider range of accessories.
According to Suzuki, the new front break is a nod to the 1988 DR-Z ridden by former motocross world champion Gaston Rahier at the Paris-Dakar Rally. Suzuki says its distinctive beak-like front cowl design had a major impact on motorcycle design.
Wheel sizes are the same as the current model, 19” up front and a 17” rear designed to be used with tubeless tyres.
Pricing is yet to be announced.
Suzuki said in a release: 'Based on the already popular V-Strom 650, which has been the top-selling dual purpose machine in the 650-800cc class in the last decade, the V-Strom 650XT comes with more adventure as standard.
'The new V-Strom 650XT takes design cues from the Dr Big, the first dual-purpose machine to feature the now standard 'beak' design synonymous with models in the adventure sector. A new beak blends smoothly into the existing front bodywork, with air ducts that channel airflow to the radiator.
'Newly designed, lightweight, wire-spoked aluminium wheels aid in the adventure styling of the new V-Strom 650XT, and shock absorption performance is increased on unpaved roads. Its arrival is anticipated as early as December this year.'
Specs from the press release:
Overall Length
2290 mm (90.2 in)
Overall width
835 mm (32.9 in)
Overall height
1405 mm (55.4 in)
Wheelbase
1560 mm (61.4 in)
Ground clearance
175 mm (6.9 in)
Seat height
835 mm (32.9 in)
Curb mass
215 kg
Engine type
4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90° V-Twin
Bore x stroke
81.0 mm x 62.6 mm (3.2 in x 2.5 in)
Engine displacement
645 cm³
Compression ratio
11.2 : 1
Fuel system
Fuel injection
Starter system
Electric
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Transmission
6-speed constant mesh
Primary reduction ratio
2.088 (71/34)
Final reduction ratio
3.133 (47/15)
Suspension
Front
Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear
Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Rake / trail
26° / 110 mm (4.3 in)
Brakes
Front
Disc brake, twin
Rear
Disc brake
Tires
Front
110/80R19M/C 59H, tubeless
Rear
150/70R17M/C 69H, tubeless
Ignition system
Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Fuel tank capacity
20.0 L(5.3 / 4.4US / lmp gal)
Oil capacity (Overhaul)
2400 ml (2.5/2.1 US/lmp qt)
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