Manual650

Model Evaluation
Left: The DL650’s lighting is very effective; both sides light with either high or low beam. The ten screws that hold the adjustable windshield may take a few minutes to change (lowest positon here), but the protection is excellent; we wouldn’t need to buy a higher one. The big mirrors are well placed as well. Below: The instumentation is complete and the dash is nicelyfinished, but the speedo is typically inaccurate; an indicated 65 is really 60.5 mph.

2004 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom
SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE DATA
ENGINE Type: ..4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90° V-twin Valvetrain: ....................4-valve DOHC ..........shim-under-bucket adjustment Size: ..........................................645cc Bore/stroke:..........81.0mm x 62.6mm Comp. ratio:............................11.5:1 Carburetion: ..........Dual throttle valve fuel injection, 39mm throttle bodies Exhaust:........................................2–1 DRIVE TRAIN
Top: The brakes are just right for the mission; 310mm discs with singleaction two-piston front calipers, they are powerful enough for the road but sensitive enough not to be overpowering in the dirt. The rear 260mm disc alsogives good control feel.

PERFORMANCE Measured top speed ......114.5 mph 0–1/4 mile ..................12.52 sec. @101.00 mph 0–60 mph ....................3.98 sec. 0–100 mph ..........................n/a 60–0 mph ........................122.9' Power to Weight Ratio ........1:7.60 Speed @ 65 mph indicated ....60.5 M/C RATING SYSTEM
EXCELLENT VERY GOOD GOOD FAIR POOR

Below: Suzuki’s family of650cc V-twins are all terrific motors, silky smooth and with prodigious output for their size. Retuned for V-Strom duty, it has more flywheel weight and different cam timing, giving as much as 5 hp more midrange at a cost of 7 hp off the top end and 500 rpm off the redline. It’s very satisfying, with just the right sort of power for confidence on slippery surfaces. It’s strong right off thebottom, and great fun to ride. The trans is excellent too, with perfect ratio spreads and very slick action. Right: This overhead shot illustrates how narrow the bike is between a rider’s legs. Also, the sides are completely smooth. The footpegs are perhaps a tad too forward to make standing up as effortless as possible, but are a good compromise for everyday riding comfort.

Transmission:......................6-speed Final drive: ........................#525 chain RPM @ 65 mph/redline ..5150/10,000 DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: ................................60.6" Rake/trail..............................26°/4.33" Ground clearance: ........................6.5" Seat height :..............................31.75" GVWR: ..................................925 lbs. Wet weight: ......................471.5lbs. Carrying capacity: ..............453.5 lbs. SUSPENSION Front: ..............43mm telescopic forks preload adjustable 5.9" travel Rear: ..........monoshock, rebound and hydraulically-adjustable preload 5.9" travel BRAKES Front: ............Two 310mm discs with ......two-piston, single-action calipers Rear: ............single 260mm disc with single-piston caliper TIRES & WHEELS Front:............110/80R19 Bridgestone Trail Wing101 on 2.50" x 19" wheel Rear: ............150/70R17 Bridgestone Trail Wing162 on 4.00" x 17" wheel ELECTRICS Battery: ..............................12V, 10AH Ignition: ............Digital transistorized Headlight: ......................Two 60/55W FUEL Tank capacity: ........................5.8 gal. High/low/avg. mpg: ....54.9/41.7/47.7

ERGONOMICS TEMPLATEA B
33.0"

62.0"

A: front of bike to rear most seating position. B: front of bike to center of handgrip. C: front of bike to center of footpeg.

13.25"

C

50.1"

31.75"

D: ground to center of handgrip. E: ground to center of footpeg. F: ground to lowest point of seat.

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