2012 DL650 technical presentation

2012 V-Strom 650 ABS"

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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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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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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

Styling Design!

Front Fender"

Wind-directing plates"

 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

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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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Styling Design!

Muffler" Muffler overhang is reduced by moving muffler forward

 Buff-finished end cap & silver metallic muffler cover

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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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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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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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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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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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Engine Performance!

　　 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%

Valves & springs!

Engine Performance!

　 Redesigned crankshaft !

　 Scissors-type primary gear !

 Redesigned crankshaft enhances the beat feel of the V-Twin engine

 Scissors-type primary gear reduces mechanical noise at idle

Engine Performance!

　 Liquid-cooled oil cooler!

　Clutch release!

 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

Engine Performance!

 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

　 39mm diameter throttle bodies !

　 Throttle-body integrated idle speed control (TI-ISC)!

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Engine Performance!

Backward!

Weight saving!

Centralization of mass!

Forward!

Increased torque at low-to-mid rpm range!

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Riding Comfort!

　Improved wind protection! 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

Windscreen is 3-step adjustable  Up 24mm (8mm rearward)  STD  Down 18mm (18mm forward)

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Handling Performance!

Aluminum swing arm" Aluminum twin-spar frame"

Smooth handling!

Control stability & maneuverability at high RPM!

 Only model in it class that uses aluminum twin-spar frame & swingarm

 Rated the best handling model in its class

　 Newly-equipped ABS unit"

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Brake Performance (ABS)!

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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Electrical Design!Instrument cluster"

Gear position indicator

Fuel consumption meter Road freeze warning indicator

Ambient temperature indicator

Handlebar switch" Instrument cluster located in a position where the meters can be easily viewed

 A more convenient, compact & multi-functional instrument cluster is adopted

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V-Strom 650 ABS!

Metallic fox orange (YUK)

MSRP $8,299

V-Strom 650 ABS - Adventure!

Glass sparkle black (YVB)

Aluminum side cases "

Accessory bar"

Touring windscreen"MSRP $9,799

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Accessories!

Under cowling"

12-volt accessory socket"

Chain guard"

Handlebar grip heater"

Accessory bar"

Center stand" Aluminum or Resin top & side cases "