Simply more V-Strom – new 650 and 650XT unveiled at Intermot

Achieving a worldwide hit and becoming a best seller in its category since its debut in 2004, the V-Strom 650 has grown to gather support and
respect from various riders. Gaining the status as the benchmark for the middle-class adventure models, the V-Strom 650 underwent a model
change in 2011 to further lead its rivals, and now the new model with the new styling is now lighter, more powerful and has the image of the DR-BIG,
the pioneer of the adventure segment, and aims to appeal to even more enthusiastic riders.

Since first introduced in 2004, the V-Strom 650 has been the top selling model in the 650-800cm3 class adventure segment reaching a respectable total
number of sales in the past decade. However, with the demand of off-road style adventure touring machines constantly growing, the competition has escalated
offering riders many options. The V-Strom 650 underwent a model change in 2011 but to answer the growing demand, Suzuki introduce the new V-Strom 650
with styling image from the desert racer DR-Z and DR-BIG, matching with the larger capacity V-Strom 1000. With a lighter weight and a more powerful engine
now meeting Euro4 emission standards, plus the addition of Traction control, Suzuki are sure the new V-Strom will appeal to not only existing fans of the V-Strom
brand but also to enthusiasts searching for the perfect middle weight adventure machine.