The V-Strom 650 (DL650) has been Suzuki’s middleweight adventure-tourer since 2004, using the SV650 V-twin in a taller, screen-and-beak chassis. It is the sensible GS: less power than a 1050/800 GS, lower price, a reputation for going 60,000 miles.
2012 and 2017 were the meaningful updates - new bodywork, more electronics, optional adventure luggage as a factory pack. Seat height is about 835 mm (low-seat options exist); wet weight around 213–216 kg. A XT variant adds spoke-style wheels and more off-road trim.
If you need 650-class touring with a V-twin, this is the default used option. Compare with the Honda CB500X / NX500, Kawasaki Versys 650 and BMW F 750/800 GS of the same years.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ![]() |
645 cc | 71 hp | 213 kg | 835 mm | 45 |
| 2025 | ![]() |
645 cc | 71 hp | 213 kg | 835 mm | 45 |
| 2024 | ![]() |
645 cc | 71 hp | 213 kg | 835 mm | 50 |
| 2023 | ![]() |
645 cc | 71 hp | 213 kg | 835 mm | 51 |
| 2022 | ![]() |
645 cc | 71 hp | 213 kg | 835 mm | 51 |
| 2021 | ![]() |
645 cc | 71 hp | 213 kg | 835 mm | 51 |
| 2020 | ![]() |
645 cc | 69 hp | 213 kg | 830 mm | 49 |
| 2019 | ![]() |
645 cc | 69 hp | 213 kg | 830 mm | 49 |
| 2018 | ![]() |
645 cc | 69 hp | 213 kg | 830 mm | 49 |
| 2017 | ![]() |
645 cc | 69 hp | 213 kg | 830 mm | 49 |
| 2016 | ![]() |
645 cc | 69 hp | 214 kg | 830 mm | 48 |
| 2015 | ![]() |
645 cc | 65.7 hp | 214 kg | 820 mm | 41 |
| 2014 | ![]() |
645 cc | 65.7 hp | 214 kg | 820 mm | 41 |
| 2013 | ![]() |
645 cc | 65.7 hp | 214 kg | 820 mm | 41 |
| 2012 | ![]() |
645 cc | 65.7 hp | 217 kg | 820 mm | 41 |
| 2011 | ![]() |
645 cc | 65.7 hp | 217 kg | 820 mm | 38 |
| 2010 | ![]() |
645 cc | 69.7 hp | 217 kg | 820 mm | 39 |
| 2009 | ![]() |
645 cc | 69.7 hp | 194 kg | 820 mm | 47 |
| 2008 | ![]() |
645 cc | 69.7 hp | 194 kg | 820 mm | 43 |
| 2007 | ![]() |
645 cc | 69.7 hp | 194 kg | 820 mm | 43 |
| 2006 | ![]() |
645 cc | 69.7 hp | 190 kg | 820 mm | 43 |
| 2005 | ![]() |
645 cc | 69.7 hp | 190 kg | 820 mm | 43 |
| 2004 | ![]() |
645 cc | 69.7 hp | 189 kg | 820 mm | 43 |