How long will a Suzuki V-Strom 650 last?

Answer You picked a good bike to keep forever. The 650 V-Strom has proven itself to be one of the most reliable and hard-to-kill bikes around. Reports of 100,000 trouble-free miles on the little V-twin aren’t uncommon.

Is the V-Strom 650 a good first bike?

Suzuki V-Strom 650: This is about as close to a full size adventure bike as a beginner should get. This bike has plenty of power even for experienced riders so it might take some getting used to as a beginner but it’s completely manageable.

Is Suzuki V-Strom reliable?

It may not be the sexiest of adventure bikes (the 2017 XT model is a bit cooler) but the V-Strom remains a really solid performer that is cheap, reliable and makes for a wonderful tourer that can merrily smash out the motorway miles.

How much horsepower does a Suzuki V-Strom 650 have?

70 horsepower
Like many Japanese motorcycles, the Suzuki V-Strom is known for its reliability. However, there’s more to this middle-weight machine than reliability. The bike’s 645 cc DOHC V-twin engine produces a respectable 70 horsepower and 46 lb-ft of torque, making it ideal for more than just commuting.

Is Suzuki V-Strom fuel injected?

The V-Strom has a six-speed transmission with a fuel-injected and slightly retuned 645 cc engine from Suzuki’s SV650 sport bike, using a two-into-one exhaust system. An upright, standard riding posture contributes to the bike’s handling characteristics.

How many miles will a Vstrom go?

A little dirty, perhaps, but not looking bad all things considered!

Is V Strom 650 reliable?

The V-Strom 650 is a long-running, highly reliable platform. Still, a centerstand is always a good idea for the true adventurist.

Is V-Strom 650 a good bike?

V-Strom 650 Has Strong Performance and Comfort Powered by a tuned version of the engine found in the SV50 and SFV650, that makes this V-strom a great beginner motorcycle for a rider that doesn’t want to start on a smaller bike. It has great torque and power that is 100% aimed at real world street riding.

Is V-Strom 650 enough?

I can honestly say that the 650 has all the power I need. It cruises at 80 on the freeway all day long yet idles along in traffic at walking speed with no drama. Sufficient power is not an issue.

Can you lower a 650 V-Strom?

Suzuki DL650 / DL650XT V-Storm Lowering kits Reduce the seat height by dropping the rear suspension. This can be easily done with a lowering links from Lust Racing. The lowering kit contains two new steel suspension links that are stronger than the standard “dog bones” they replace.

What is the weight of V-Strom 650?

Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom

Make Model	Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom
Dry Weight	194 kg / 427.6 lbs
Wet Weight	220 kg / 485 lbs
Fuel Capacity	22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Standing ¼ Mile	13.2 sec

What year did V-Strom get abs?

2006
With the 2006 model year receiving ABS, the V-Strom 650 become safer and more dependable in difficult situations.