Suzuki has launched the much-awaited V-Strom 650XT BS6 in India at Rs. 8.84 lakh. The bike will be offered in Champion Yellow No.2 and Pearl Glacier White colour options. The bike now costs Rs 1.38 lakh more than the BS4 model.
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Engine
It is powered by a BS6-compliant 645cc, liquid-cooled, V-twin engine which makes 70.7PS at 8800rpm and 62Nm of torque at 6500rpm. Its 6-speed transmission remains unchanged. The bike also retains Suzuki’s Low RPM assist system and along with Suzuki’s Easy Start System. It gets a 20-litre fuel tank.
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Features
Electronic rider aids like three levels of switchable traction control and dual-channel ABS come as standard. The settings can be altered to suit the rider via the bike’s analogue-digital instrument console.
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Suspension and Brakes
In terms of underpinnings, the mid-displacement ADV uses long-travel suspension paired with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear aluminium spoked wheels. Dual-purpose Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 tyres, knuckle guards, and a belly pan are also on offer. Braking duties are handled by twin 310mm discs and a single 260mm disc at the rear paired with switchable dual-channel ABS. (elcapitalino)
