Suzuki’s entry-level ADV bike is back, although the 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 doesn’t see any changes this year. That’s not a big problem as the V-Strom 650 is a well-rounded and evolved motorcycle that offers a great riding experience for both new and experienced riders.
The Suzuki V-Strom 650 is an easy-to-handle motorcycle that’s at home in canyons, dirt roads and the open highway. Weighting 476 pounds with a full 5.3-gallon fuel tank gives the V-Stream impressive agility. While the suspension isn’t much adjustable, Suzuki engineers got the spring rates and damping straight from the factory. The sidewalk-focused bridge stone Battlax Adventure A40 tires match the V-Strom 650’s overall approach to ADV riding.
The impressive engine is capable of long-distance cruising thanks to a sixth gear that acts as an overdrive. Acceleration is impressive thanks to the ratio of the bottom five gears.
Rider-friendly features include Suzuki’s Easy Start System (just touch the start button to fire up the V-twin), always-on ABS, two levels of traction control (plus off, for dirt excursions), and Low RPM Assist (rotates automatically to climb if you want to stall the engine).
The 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 comes in one color this year — Pearl Brilliant White — and has a list price of $8904. While it’s $55 up from last year, it’s still a great value in the ADV category.
We tested the Suzuki V-Strom 650
2022 Suzuki V Strom 650 specifications
ENGINE
- Type: 90 Degree V Twin
- Displacement: 645 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 81.0 x 62.6mm
- Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
- Valve train: DOHC; 4vpc
- Transmission: 6-speed
- Clutch: Wet multi-plate clutch
- Final drive: RK 525 O-ring chain
CHASSIS
- front suspension; Travel: adjustable suspension fork; 5.9 inches
- rear suspension; Travel: Linkage-assisted, spring-preloaded, and rebound-dampening damper; 6.3 inches
- Wheels: 10-spoke cast aluminum
- Front: 2.50 x 19
- Rear: 4.00 x 17
- Tyres: Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40
- Front tires: 110/80 x 19
- Rear tire: 150/70 x 17
- Front brakes: 310 discs with radial-mount Tokico 2-piston calipers
- Rear brake: 260mm disc with single-piston Nissin caliper
- ABS: standard (cannot be switched off)
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 61.4 inches
- Rake: 25.4 degrees
- Track: 4.2 inches
- Ground clearance: 6.7 inches
- Seat height: 32.9 inches
- Tank capacity: 5.3 gallons
- Curb weight: 476 pounds
- Colour: pearlescent white
2022 Suzuki V Strom 650 Price: $8904 RRP
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