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Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom Adventure - [2012]
This edition of the Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom Adventure is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2012. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Buell-EBR 1190RS V-Twin and the 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Suzuki DL 650 has a 645cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Honda X Eleven Four Stroke - [1999]
The 2012 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 T�n�r� 700 | 2023cc.2023 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally Edition | 2023cc.
Weighing in at 235 kgs (518 lbs) this makes the Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom Adventure in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 or the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745, give or take 50kg.
The 2012 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 Yamaha T�n�r� 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 44.2 lb-ft (60.0 Nm) @ 6400 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 Triple [68.5 lb-ft (93.0 Nm) @ 7000 rpm].
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.
The 1993 Yamaha TZR 250 RS has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2012 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom Adventure.
The 2012 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom Adventure has a Power to weight ratio of 283.4 bhp per ton and 188.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2012 DL 650 competing with the 1993 Yamaha TZR 250 RS [308.2 bhp\ton] and the 1991 Yamaha TZR 250 R [308.2 bhp\ton].
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 188.5 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 2007 Suzuki GSF 650 N Bandit [213.5 lb-ft per ton] and the 2017 Honda X-ADV 745 [213.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 13.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 13.3 secs, this makes the Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom Adventure similar in acceleration to the 2016 Yamaha XV 1900 Raider (13.0 secs) and the 2016 Yamaha XV 1900 Raider S (13.0 secs). This Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom Adventure 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).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2012 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom Adventure and the 1984 Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade
When talking about the performance of the 2012 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom Adventure on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1984 Honda GL 1200 Gold Wing Aspencade (0 secs) and the 2007 Honda VT 125 C Shadow (0 secs).
The 2012 version of the Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom Adventure has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 2012 DL 650 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2012 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom Adventure then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
Buell-EBR XB12R Firebolt
Engine Capacity: 1203 cc
Top Speed: 155 mph
Quarter Mile: 11.3 secs @ 113 mph
