Suzuki V-Storm 650 User Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION
Spring Pre-load Adjustment
To adjust the rear suspension
spring pre-load, turn the adjuster
1. Turning the adjuster clockwise
will stiffen the spring pre-load and
turning it counterclockwise will
soften the spring pre-load. Posi-
tion 0 provides the softest spring
pre-load and position 5 provides
the stiffest. This motorcycle is
delivered from the factory with its
adjuster set on position 2.
Damping Force Adjustment
The rebound damping force
adjuster 2 is located at the bot-
tom of the rear suspension
damper unit. To adjust the damp-
ing force, set the adjuster to the
standard setting first and then
adjust it to the desired position. To
set the damping force adjuster to
the standard position:
1. Turn the adjuster clockwise
until it stops.
2. Turn the adjuster counterclock-
wise 1 turn.
Turn the adjuster clockwise to
stiffen the damping force and turn
it counterclockwise to soften the
damping force.
0
1
2
3
4
5
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Suzuki V-Storm 650 Specifications

General

Power	70 hp (51.5 kW) @ 8, 800 rpm
Bore x Stroke	81.0 mm x 62.6 mm
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Starter	Electric
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Width	835 mm (32.9 in)
Height	1, 405 mm (55.3 in)
Wheelbase	1, 560 mm (61.4 in)
Ground Clearance	170 mm (6.7 in)
Seat Height	835 mm (32.9 in)
Fuel Capacity	20.0 L (5.3 US gal)
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, V-twin
Torque	6, 500 rpm
Front Brakes	Dual 310 mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 260 mm disc
Front Tire	110/80R19
Rear Tire	150/70R17
Curb Weight	216 kg
Weight	216 kg