2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT on sale
Fresh colours, same pricing for Suzuki's middleweight and evergreen adventure bikeSuzuki Australia has announced its 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT is now available.
While the middleweight adventure bike remains mechanically unchanged, the latest iteration boasts a choice of three new colour schemes and a new genuine Suzuki luggage accessory pack.
For 2021 the Suzuki V-Strom 650XT is available in Metallic Oort Grey, Pearl Brilliant White and Candy Daring Red/Glass Sparkle Black colour schemes, while a learner-approved LAMS variant is available in Metallic Oort Grey only.
Tough luggage
Accompanying the arrival of the 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT is a 'Voyager Pack' comprising aluminium topbox and panniers, finished in either powder-coated black or anodised silver.
Constructed from 1.5mm-thick aluminium, the topbox offers 38 litres of space and features lid and side wall ribbed contours. The panniers, meanwhile, provide 37 litres of space each for an all-up total of 112 litres.
The weatherproof cases also feature stainless steel latches, glass-fibre reinforced plastic corner covers, integrated tie-down points and a quick-release mounting system, along with all the necessary keyed locks and mounting hardware.
The Voyager Pack costs $2599 plus fitting.
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Perennial crowd-pleaser
Powered by a 645cc liquid-cooled DOHC V-twin engine producing 71hp (52kW) at 8800rpm and 62Nm at 6500rpm (full power variant), the Suzuki V-Strom 650XT boasts multi-level traction control, two ride modes, a twin-spar aluminium frame, non-switchable antilock brakes, and Suzuki's Low RPM Assist and Easy Start systems.
The Suzuki V-Strom 650XT also comes with wire-spoked rims shod with Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 tyres, hand guards, an engine under cowling, an auxiliary 12-volt socket and a comprehensive trip computer, the latter featuring 'range-to-empty' readout.
Pricing unchanged
Pricing for both variants of the 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT remains unchanged, at $13,490 ride away.
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