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Suzuki V-Strom 650

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    The Suzuki V-Strom 650 is a super motard motorcycle that offers versatility and reliability like no other bike in its class. With a 645.0 ccm 90-degree V-Twin engine that delivers 71.0 HP @ 8800 RPM and 69.0 Nm @ 6300 RPM, this bike can reach a top speed of 185.0 km/h (115.0 mph). The V-Strom 650 has a fuel injection system with ten-hole, long-nose-type fuel injectors on each 39 mm throttle body, and a double overhead cams/twin cam (DOHC) electronic ignition. It has a wet sump and a liquid cooling system, and a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The V-Strom 650 has a twin-spar aluminum-alloy frame and a telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped front suspension with 150 mm (5.9 inches) of travel, and a link type, single shock, coil spring, oil-damped rear suspension with 160 mm (6.3 inches) of travel. It has Bridgestone Battlax tires on ten-spoke cast wheels, and a two-up seat. The bike weighs 213.0 kg (469.6 pounds) and has a fuel capacity of 20.06 litres (5.30 US gallons). The V-Strom 650 has a pearl vigor blue color scheme, LCD instruments, and a halogen headlight. It comes with a 12-month limited warranty and features a 3-way height-adjustable windscreen and traction control. The bike has twin catalyzers and a 2-into-1 exhaust system, and its brakes consist of double disc Tokico 2-piston calipers with ABS on the front and a single disc Nissin, 1-piston ABS on the rear. Overall, the V-Strom 650 is an adventure bike that’s greater than the sum of its parts. It offers off-road capabilities, engine performance, and maintenance cost that are worth comparing with any other bike. If you’re looking for a motorcycle that can answer your motorcycling questions while bringing a big dose of fun when you take it down any type of road, check out the V-Strom 650 for your next ride.