Comparison test Versys Vs V-Strom: a full-bodied Kawa or a small Suz ‘ ?
The new Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom 2012 had convinced us on the beautiful sunny roads of Croatia. But what about in France in the gray, facing the Kawasaki Versys? Answer in this new duel Site !
Suzuki V-Strom 2012 tech. Sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | V-twin, 4-stroke, liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 645 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 81 x 62.6 mm |
| Distribution | Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Volumetric ratio | 11.2: 1 |
| Max power | 69 hp at 8,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 60 Nm at 6,400 rpm |
| Start-up | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Electrical system | |
| Ignition | Transistorized electronics |
| Candle | NGK CR8EIA-9 or DENSO IU24D |
| Drums | 12V 10Ah |
| Alternator | Three phase AC |
| High beam / low beam | 12V 55 / 60W (H4) x 2 |
| Sidelights | 12V 5W x 2 |
| Brake / tail light | 12V 21 / 5W |
| Plate | 12V 5W |
| Blinkers | 12V 21W x 4 |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Manually operated multi-disc in oil bath |
| Gearbox | 6 gears in constant mesh |
| Primary report | 2.088 (71/34) |
| 1st | 2.461 (32/13) |
| 2nd | 1,777 (32/18) |
| 3rd | 1,380 (29/21) |
| 4th | 1.125 (27/24) |
| 5th | 0.961 (25/26) |
| 6th | 0.851 (23/27) |
| Second report, daire | 3,133 (47/15) |
| Secondary transmission | By chain (RK525SMOZ8), 118 links |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Aluminum perimeter |
| Front suspension | 43 mm telescopic fork adjustable in preload (5 levels) |
| Suspension Ar | Mono shock absorber adjustable in preload (5 levels) |
| Front travel | 150 mm |
| Travel Ar | 169 mm |
| Front brake | Double disc 310 mm |
| Ar brake | Single 260 mm disc |
| Calipers Av | Double pistons |
| Calipers Ar | Single piston |
| Front tire | 110/80 ZR19 M / C 59H Tubeless |
| Tire Ar | 150/70 ZR17 M / C 59H Tubeless |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Total length | 2290 mm |
| Total width | 835 mm |
| Total height | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,560 mm |
| Ground clearance | 175 mm |
| Hunt | 26 ° |
| Trail | 110 mm |
| Saddle height | 835 mm |
| Robbery | 40 ° (D and G) |
| Turning radius | 2.7 m |
| Full weight | 214 kg |
| Fuel tank | 20 liters |
| Oil tank | 2.7 liters |
| Radiator | 1.95 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Immediate () |
| Colors | White "Pearl Mirage", Black "Glass Sparkle" or Orange "Metallic Fox" |
| Price | "From launch": € 8,199 (standard ABS) |
| Guarantee | 2 years parts and labor and unlimited mileage |
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