V-Strom 650 ABS

2011 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2011 Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS sport touring motorcycle, Suzuki pairs a 645 cc (39.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 65.7 HP (48 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 101.9 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the V-Strom 650 ABS measures 220 kg (485 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.3 HP/kg (3.35 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,555 mm (61.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2007 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.