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The Suzuki V-Strom 650XT is a pure mile muncher
Verdict – The Suzuki V-Strom 650XT is a very well engineered motorcycle. It has been in the international market for over a decade and has proven itself very well. The ride and handling balance is just brilliant while the engine being a V-Twin is powerful and quite refined too. So you can ride for long distances, be comfortable and arrive in style as well. The Suzuki V-Strom 650 is a worthy alternative to the Kawasaki Versys 650. If you explore all the possible tech, it may seem that the V-Strom is not technically sound too but as a package, it is just unbeatable. While being priced at a premium, it still comes equipped with a lot of hardware that is missing on the Versys. The Suzuki V-Strom 650XT is here to impress and it is gonna stay for quite a long time!
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That top-box makes it look bulky, without it the V-Strom looks very sleek
What’s Cool
* V-Twin engine is powerful yet refined
* Adventure styling with looks good with a brilliant colour scheme
* Ride and handling balance is just brilliant, comfortable for pillion too
What’s Not So Cool
* Headlight and mirrors look slightly tacky
* Seat height can be troublesome for shorter riders
* No switchable ABS, can’t do extreme off-roading on the V-Strom
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The tail-light is the only LED unit in the motorcycle
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Specifications
* Engine: 645cc, V-Twin, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC
* Power: 70 BHP @ 8800 RPM
* Torque: 62 Nm @ 6500 RPM
* Transmission: 6-speed
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Frame: Twin Spar Frame
* Suspension: Telescopic Forks (Front), Link-Type Monoshock (Rear)
* Tyres: 110/80/17 (Front), 150/70/16 (Rear) (Bridgestone Battlax)
* Brakes: 310 mm Dual Discs (Front), 260 mm Disc (Rear), ABS
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Dimensions
* Length x Width x Height: 2275 mm x 910 mm x 1405 mm
* Wheelbase: 1560 mm
* Seat Height: 835 mm
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 20-litres
* Kerb weight: 216 kgs
Testers’ Note:
“The Suzuki V-Strom 650 is a very impressive motorcycle. It’s easy to ride, has more than enough grunt for our roads and is very comfortable too, both in terms of riding position and ride quality. Other than the slight missing bits like LEDs, this middle-weight motorcycle seems like the best option for munching miles on Indian roads. Even when ridden in the city, heat dissipation is great and the slight premium over the Green machine is completely justified with the added electronics offered by Suzuki.” – Faisal Khan, Editor, MotorBeam.
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Further Reading –
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Video Review
