2012 SUZUKI V-STROM 650

January 28, 2012 3:15 PM AEDT

The 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 is a perfect fit for riders seeking a multipurpose machine as capable on the streets as it is on outback roads, with this go-anywhere adventure tourer offering extreme versatility to suit the Australian terrain and lifestyle.

For 2012 the machine is lighter and features an updated fuel injection system and a V-twin 645cc engine with a newly designed crankshaft for greater low-to-mid-rpm range torque and sporty quick-revving high rpm power surges for full-range riding enjoyment.

Tailored for active sporty riders, the six-speed transmission has tighter 1st through 5th gear ratios, while keeping highway cruises comfortable with a tall top gear.
Rider comfort was a priority in the update of the V-Strom 650 and it features an all-new three-way height-adjustable windscreen, which efficiently reduces wind noise and rider fatigue, carefully shaped from extensive wind tunnel testing.

New for 2012, the instrument cluster now features a LED indicator warning about road freeze, which together with the ambient temperature display, aids rider awareness of road conditions. RRP $10,890 plus ORCs.