Suzuki V-Strom DL650 suspension setup and specs

Suzuki V-Strom DL650, 2012 to 2016: adjustable front preload, rear preload and rebound, 835 mm (32.9 in) seat height, 150 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Suzuki.

2012–2016 Suzuki V-Strom DL650
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Suzuki V-Strom DL650

2012–2016 · adventure · 645 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel150 mm (5.9 in)
Rear suspension travel160 mm (6.3 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire110/80-19
Rear tire150/70-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1560 mm (61.4 in)
Rake26°
Trail110 mm (4.3 in)
Seat height835 mm (32.9 in)
Front brakeDual 310mm discs, 2-piston calipers
Rear brakeSingle 260mm disc, single-piston caliper

Other Suzuki V-Strom DL650 generations: 2004–2011

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Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.

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