After a slow trickle of data from a flood of teaser last week after the accident apparently bleeding, Suzuki has officially announced an updated version of 2012 V-Strom 650 ABS.
An initial reaction to the blogosphere last week, a loss was quite subdued. Different teaser suggesting the "new middle class, a motorcycle," many expected Suzuki to introduce a dramatic change in the new V-Strom, perhaps in 800cc segment to compete with the new Triumph Tiger 800 and the BMW F800GS.
An initial reaction to the blogosphere last week, a loss was quite subdued. Different teaser suggesting the "new middle class, a motorcycle," many expected Suzuki to introduce a dramatic change in the new V-Strom, perhaps in 800cc segment to compete with the new Triumph Tiger 800 and the BMW F800GS.
Proclaims that "time of real adventure," Suzuki teaser campaign suggests something more off-road oriented than the previous Wee-Strom. The reality turned into something even better suited to pavement than dirt.
When the first pictures and specifications revealed that the perception was the 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 is cliché goes, the more evolutionary than revolutionary. But it is perhaps not such a bad thing. Former V-Strom 650 is a very intelligent machine, driven by the engine well received inherited from the Suzuki SV650 and SFV650 Gladiators.
When the first pictures and specifications revealed that the perception was the 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 is cliché goes, the more evolutionary than revolutionary. But it is perhaps not such a bad thing. Former V-Strom 650 is a very intelligent machine, driven by the engine well received inherited from the Suzuki SV650 and SFV650 Gladiators.
The engine fuel injection on 2012 Suzuki V-Strom has the same bore and stroke as the previous version (81.0mm x 62.6mm), but has been updated with new pistons, piston rings and cylinders. According to Suzuki, engine updated offers more torque at low and mid-towers, with a modified cam profile, and more power at the upper end.
Suzuki also claims a 10% improvement in fuel economy, allowing reservoir thinner, lighter fluid with a capacity of 5.3 liters to 5.8 liters. The claim of an unladen weight of 472 kg, 2012 V-Strom ABS is about 13 pounds lighter than the 2011 version.
Suzuki also claims a 10% improvement in fuel economy, allowing reservoir thinner, lighter fluid with a capacity of 5.3 liters to 5.8 liters. The claim of an unladen weight of 472 kg, 2012 V-Strom ABS is about 13 pounds lighter than the 2011 version.
The new V-Strom uses the same aluminum twin-spar frame and swingarm as the previous model. The front suspension uses 43mm telescopic forks with five spring preload adjustment and 150mm of travel. The rear suspension also offers adjustable spring preload, with fine adjustments made with a button under the housing cover on the right side.
As the 2011 model, the 650 V-Strom will be available with ABS. According to Suzuki, the ABS-parts lighter and more compact at the 2012-model, which weighs 1.5 pounds, less than half the previous ABS system is 3.3 pounds.
As the 2011 model, the 650 V-Strom will be available with ABS. According to Suzuki, the ABS-parts lighter and more compact at the 2012-model, which weighs 1.5 pounds, less than half the previous ABS system is 3.3 pounds.
The position in 2012 V-Strom 650 is new, with an embossed logo and red stitching. At 32.9 inches, the standard seat is 0.6 inches higher than the previous version, which, according to Suzuki, reduce rider fatigue on long trips. For riders with longer legs or shorter, Suzuki offers a couple of optional seats that are changing the seat height is 33.7 inches or 32.1.
Design-wise, the new Wee-Strom is thinner than the previous version. The narrower the tank easier to help you put your feet down, despite a higher seat height, while the previous version of the side of the plastic has been replaced with black resin with no drainage holes, the change is intended to improve the cooling and provide better protection against the wind. Windshield offers three different adjustable settings, with the top 30 mm in 2011 set back the default model windshield.
Design-wise, the new Wee-Strom is thinner than the previous version. The narrower the tank easier to help you put your feet down, despite a higher seat height, while the previous version of the side of the plastic has been replaced with black resin with no drainage holes, the change is intended to improve the cooling and provide better protection against the wind. Windshield offers three different adjustable settings, with the top 30 mm in 2011 set back the default model windshield.
Behind the seat, Suzuki replaced with an aluminum rear carrier and the passenger capacity to grapple with the lighter components in black resin, which are lighter and less affected by temperature.
Another update is the new dashboard with an analogue tachometer and an adjustable brightness LCD. LCD displays a speedometer, fuel gauge, ambient temperature and odometer / tripmeter / fuel consumption. The speedometer includes a coolant and oil temperature warning and a warning to freeze road lights when the road temperature approaches zero.
Another update is the new dashboard with an analogue tachometer and an adjustable brightness LCD. LCD displays a speedometer, fuel gauge, ambient temperature and odometer / tripmeter / fuel consumption. The speedometer includes a coolant and oil temperature warning and a warning to freeze road lights when the road temperature approaches zero.
For 2012 V-Strom 650 will be produced in three colors, but only two will be offered in the US American consumers can choose from metallic glass Fox spark orange and black, while other markets will be offered Pearl Mirage White.
2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS reach U.S. showrooms in November, but the price remains to be determined. Suzuki also offers a range of accessories, although the offers in North America have yet to be finalized.
2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS reach U.S. showrooms in November, but the price remains to be determined. Suzuki also offers a range of accessories, although the offers in North America have yet to be finalized.
