New 2025 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Adventure Bike Specs and Prices
Cycle News Staff | September 11, 2024
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has announced its second wave of 2025 motorcycles. The V-Strom 650, 650XT and 650XT Adventure return to the Suzuki’s 2025 lineup.
V-Strom 650, 650XT & 650XT Adventure – Renowned for versatility, reliability, and value, Suzuki’s V-Strom 650 models attract riders who use their motorcycles for touring, commuting, or a fun ride when the spirit moves them. These are touchstone motorcycles balanced with a natural riding position, comfortable seat, and a flexible, distinctive V-twin engine character that produces stress-free riding during daily use or a high-mile adventure.
Continuing the V-Strom family tradition of being a fun and logical motorcycle to buy and ride, the 650’s narrow engine delivers stellar performance and great fuel economy while complying with worldwide emission standards. Low weight and a trim chassis create a V-Strom that is versatile, eminently rideable, and financially accessible. The 2025 V-Strom 650 is an adventure bike greater than the sum of its parts, offering versatility and reliability like no other motorcycle in its class, bringing a healthy dose of fun when you take it down any type of road.
Key V-Strom 650 Features
- Liquid-cooled, 645cc, V-twin engine delivers a strong rush of high-rpm power that benefits riding feel. The engine’s 90-degree crankshaft and ignition timing provide perfect primary balance for superb traction at all speeds while delivering a pleasant, rumbling exhaust note.
- The six-speed transmission suits sporty rides with tight first through fifth gear ratios and a tall top gear (sixth gear) for enjoyable highway cruising. The multi-plate clutch has precise push rod actuation of the pressure plate for a light lever pull and a consistent release point.
- The strong and lightweight aluminum twin-spar frame and sub-frame have integrated mount points for optional accessory Suzuki V-Strom luggage that is easy to mount or remove and keep the motorcycle trim for daily use, but ready for touring in seconds.
- Beautifully coated in Glass Sparkle Black paint, the effective fairing with vertically stacked headlights, adjustable windshield, and iconic Suzuki DR-Big styling adds true adventure style and real-world function.
- Suzuki’s Advanced Traction Control System*, Easy Start System, Low RPM Assist feature, plus ABS** technology help make the riding experience even better.
- The multifunction, illumination-adjustable instrument panel brings a wealth of information to the rider in a concise manner and helps when setting rider-assist features.
- Suzuki Genuine Accessories include side and top cases, engine guards, low- and high- profile seats, heated grips, hand guards, and more. The V-Strom has a 12-month limited warranty and longer coverage periods with other benefits are available through Suzuki Extended Protection (SEP).
Key V-Strom 650XT Features
- Beautifully finished in a Pearl Vigor Blue / Pearl Brilliant White paint scheme, the V-Strom 650XT rolls on blue-anodized aluminum rims on spoke-style wheels with tubeless radial dual-sport tires, hand guards, and a protective lower engine cowl.
Key V-Strom 650XT Adventure Features
- Sporting the popular Glass Sparkle Black paint scheme, the V-Strom 650XT Adventure rolls on gold-anodized aluminum rims on tubeless, spoke-style wheels along with standard aluminum side cases that are quick and easy to mount or remove.
- Other Adventure features include a handlebar cross-brace that is an excellent foundation to mount accessories like a GPS, plus mirror extensions so a rider sees less of themself, and more of what is behind the motorcycle.
2025 Suzuki V-Strom 650, 650XT and 650XT Adventure Prices
2025 Suzuki V-Strom 650
MSRP $9299
2025 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT
MSRP $9799
2025 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Adventure
MSRP $10,999
2025 Suzuki V-Strom 650 Specifications
| Engine |
645cc, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90˚ V-twin |
| Bore x Stroke |
81 x 62.6mm |
| Compression Ratio |
11.2:1 |
| Fuel System |
Fuel injection, SDTV-equipped |
| Clutch |
Wet, multi-plate type |
| Transmission |
6-speed constant mesh |
| Front Suspension |
Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension |
Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped |
| Front Brakes Front |
Tokico, 2-piston calipers, twin disc, ABS-equipped |
| Rear Brakes |
Nissin, 1-piston, single disc, ABS-equipped |
| Front Tire |
110/80R19 M/C (59V), tubeless |
| Rear Tire |
150/70R17 M/C (69V), tubeless |
| Seat Height |
32.9 in. |
| Wheelbase |
61.4 in. |
| Curb Weight (claimed) |
470 lb |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
5.3 gal |
| Color |
Solid Iron Gray |
| Warranty |
12-month limited warranty |
