1. 2012
V-Strom 650 ABS"

2. 2012 V-Strom 650!
The development concept “The Comfortable Adventure Tourer”
 Development started in 2008 as part of a survey of European market
 Engineers & project leaders conducted extensive comparison testing by riding various
types of bikes in the Alps
 Enhance the proven running performance & versatility of current model
 Improve rider comfort & revamp styling for better wind protection
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3. Styling Design!
 Sporty lightness & tough image with solid proportions
 Combining painted parts with black (textured) finish emphasize functionality
 Improved wind protection & engine cooling
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4. Styling Design!
Headlight"
60/55W!
 Even with compact design, brightness is the same as current model
 Both bulbs are illuminated at both low & high beam
 Headlight also contains two 12V 5W position lights
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5. Styling Design!
Wind-directing plates"
Front Fender"
 Front fender redesigned to allow smooth air flow to radiator
 Cooling efficiency increased by the addition of wind-directing plates
 Holes in wind-directing plates help direct engine heat away from riders feet

6. Styling Design!
Fuel tank"
(20 liter / 5.3 us gal)"
 Fuel tank capacity is largest in the adventure class (As of October 2011)
 Side tank & seat tail covers made of resin with paint finish
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7. Styling Design!
Muffler"
 Muffler overhang is reduced by moving muffler forward
 Buff-finished end cap & silver metallic muffler cover
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8. Styling Design!
Rear carrier"
 Material of rear carrier changed from aluminum -> resin
 Rear carrier integrated with grab bars
 Designed to allow the accessory top case to be easily attached
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9. Riding Position!
Riding position"
 Seat height increased 15mm (32.9 in)
 Foot reach to ground remains almost the same by optimizing seat shape
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10. Riding Position!
Seat"
 Seat is 25% thicker for additional comfort
 Seat reshaped at rider's thighs, providing more relaxed knee-bend
 “V-Strom” emboss logo & red stitching combined with suede finish
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11. Riding Position!
High seat (+20mm)!
Low seat (-20mm)!
 High & low seat with same finish as standard available as optional accessories
 Optional seat accommodate a wide range of customer preferences & body sizes
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12. Engine Performance!
645cm3 V-Twin engine"
 Bore x stroke remain the same (81.0mm x 62.6mm) as current model
 New types of pistons, piston rings, cylinders and intake cams
 Combustion efficiency is enhanced by reducing mechanical losses
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13. Engine Performance!
Valves & springs!
Camshafts!
Iridium spark plugs!
 Modifications to the intake cam profiles increased low-to-mid range rpm torque
 Single valve springs instead of double valve spring reducing mechanical loss
 Fuel economy improved by 10%
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14. Engine Performance!
Scissors-type primary gear !
Redesigned crankshaft !
 Redesigned crankshaft enhances the beat feel of the V-Twin engine
 Scissors-type primary gear reduces mechanical noise at idle

15. Engine Performance!
Clutch release!
Liquid-cooled oil cooler!
 New liquid-cooled oil cooler enhances the stability of oil temperature
 Clutch release mechanism changed from ball-screw type (ball-nut) to cam type
 New double-layer clutch cover reduces mechanical noise

16. Engine Performance!
Throttle-body integrated
idle speed control (TI-ISC)!
39mm diameter throttle bodies !
 Engine control unit (ECU) powered by a high-performance 32-bit CPU
 Suzuki dual throttle valve (SDTV) system is utilized to optimize flow velocity
 10-hole fine atomization fuel injectors achieve high combustion efficiency

17. Engine Performance!
Weight saving!
Forward! Backward!
Centralization of mass!
Increased torque at low-to-mid rpm range!
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18. Riding Comfort!
Windscreen is 3-step adjustable
 Up 24mm (8mm rearward)
 STD
Improved wind protection!  Down 18mm (18mm forward)
 Reduce wind noise & rider fatigue while allow some wind to softly hit rider
 Extensive wind tunnel testing with test riders & designers
 Evaluators changed many times during testing to optimize the design
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19. Handling Performance!
Smooth handling!
Control stability & maneuverability at high RPM!
Aluminum swing arm" Aluminum twin-spar frame"
 Only model in it class that uses aluminum twin-spar frame & swingarm
 Rated the best handling model in its class
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20. Brake Performance (ABS)!
Newly-equipped ABS unit"
ABS enhances brake
performance"
NOTE:
ABS is a supplemental device for brake operation, not a device for shortening distance.
Always remember to reduce speed sufficiently before approaching curves and corners.
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21. Electrical Design!
Gear position indicator
Instrument
cluster"
Road freeze Fuel consumption meter
warning indicator
Ambient temperature indicator
 Instrument cluster located in a position
where the meters can be easily viewed Handlebar switch"
 A more convenient, compact & multi-
functional instrument cluster is adopted
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22. V-Strom 650 ABS!
MSRP $8,299
Metallic fox orange (YUK)
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23. V-Strom 650 ABS - Adventure!
Touring windscreen"
MSRP $9,799
Aluminum side cases "
Accessory bar"
Glass sparkle black (YVB)

24. Accessories!
Under cowling" Accessory bar" Chain guard"
12-volt accessory socket" Handlebar grip heater"
Center stand" Aluminum or Resin top & side cases "
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