Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom - [2009] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.
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Performance Review: Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom - [2009]

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Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom - [2009]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom
  • Year: 2009 | Type: Adventure
  • Engine: 645 cc (39.3 ci) 8 Valve
  • Engine Type: V3 | Cylinders: 2
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: DOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Electronic Fuel Injection
  • Cooling: Liquid | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 6 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Chain
  • Wet Weight: 220 kgs (485 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 194 kgs (427 lbs)
  • Power: 66.6 bhp (49 kW) @ 8800 rpm
  • Torque: 45.5 lb-ft (61.6 Nm) @ 7600 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 302.7 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 206.8 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 12.2 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 12.5 secs
  • Top Speed: 112 mph (180.2 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 13.83 secs @ 0 mph
  • Frame: Aluminium
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Suzuki DL 650 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade Tricolour HRC and the 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja Performance Edition.This particular Suzuki DL 650 has a 645cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.

Honda X Eleven Four Stroke - [1999] image

An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Honda X Eleven Four Stroke - [1999]

The 2009 DL 650 shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 1999 Honda X Eleven Four Stroke and the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the DL 650's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2023 Yamaha Ténéré 700 | 2023cc.2023 Yamaha Ténéré 700 Rally Edition | 2023cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 220 kgs (485 lbs) this makes the Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.

Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025] image

The 2009 Suzuki DL 650 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]

In terms of power the 645cc 8 valve V3 2 cylinder engine produces 66.6 bhp (49 kW) @ 8800 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].

The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 45.5 lb-ft (61.6 Nm) @ 7600 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki DL 650 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours - [1986] image

The 1986 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2009 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom.

The 2009 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom has a Power to weight ratio of 302.7 bhp per ton and 206.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 DL 650 competing with the 1986 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours [327.7 bhp\ton] and the 1997 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours [327.7 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki DL 650 generating around 206.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1981 Yamaha XS 1100 Eleven Venturer [231.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 2004 Yamaha XT 660 X [231.5 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 12.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 12.5 secs, this makes the Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom similar in acceleration to the 2011 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom (12.2 secs) and the 2009 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom Touring (12.2 secs). This Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).

Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star - [2007] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2009 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom and the 2007 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star

When talking about the performance of the 2009 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.2 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2007 Yamaha XVS 1300 V-Star (13.2 secs) and the 2004 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom (13.2 secs).

Top Speed:

The 2009 version of the Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom has a maximum speed of 112mph.

Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit - [2009] image

Top Speed of the 2009 DL 650 equals the 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2009 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom then how about a 2009 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph) and the 2007 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit (123 mph).

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Edition:

A 100

A 50

A 80

A 95

AC 50

Across

AN 125

AN 200

AN 250

AN 400

AN 650

AS 50

B 120

Boulevard - Intruder

DL 1000

DL 1050

DL 250

DL 650

DR 125

DR 250

DR 350

DR 370

DR 400

DR 500

DR 600

DR 650

DR 750

DR 800

DR-Z 250

DR-Z 400

DR-Z 800

GF 250

Gixxer

GN 125

GN 250

GN 400

GP 100

GP 125

GR 650

GS 1000

GS 1100

GS 125

GS 250

GS 400

GS 425

GS 450

GS 500

GS 550

GS 650

GS 700

GS 750

GS 850

GSF 1200

GSF 1250

GSF 250

GSF 400

GSF 600

GSF 650

GSR 250

GSR 400

GSR 600

GSR 750

GSX 1000

GSX 1100

GSX 1200

GSX 1250

GSX 1300

GSX 150

GSX 250

GSX 400

GSX 550

GSX 600

GSX 650

GSX 750

GSX 8

GSX-R 1000

GSX-R 1100

GSX-R 125

GSX-R 150

GSX-R 250

GSX-R 400

GSX-R 600

GSX-R 750

GSX-S 1000

GSX-S 125

GSX-S 750

GSX-S 950

GT 125

GT 185

GT 200

GT 250

GT 380

GT 500

GT 550

GT 750

GV 1200

GV 700

GW 400

GZ 125

GZ 250

Katana

LS 400

LS 650

NS 350

PE 175

PE 250

PE 400

Raider

RE 5

RF 400

RF 600

RF 900

RG 125

RG 150

RG 185

RG 200

RG 250

RG 400

RG 500

RGV 250

RH 200

RH 250

RM 250

RMX 450

RV 125

RV 200

SB 200

SFV 650

SG 250

SG 350

SP 125

SP 200

SP 250

SP 370

SP 500

SP 600

ST 250

SV 1000

SV 400

SV 650

SW-1

SX 125

SX 200

T 125

T 200

T 250

T 350

T 500

TC 90

TF 125

TL 1000

TS 125

TS 185

TS 200

TS 250

TS 400

TS 90

TU 250

TV 250

V-Strom

VL 125

VL 1500

VL 250

VL 800

VS 1400

VS 400

VS 600

VS 700

VS 750

VS 800

VX 800

VZ 1600

VZ 800

XF 650

XN 85


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Top Speed: 112 mph
Quarter Mile: 13.2 secs @ 0 mph


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