Suzuki V-Storm DL650A User Manual

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NOTE:
• To help minimize air pollution,
Suzuki recommends that you
use oxygenated fuels.
• Be sure that any oxygenated
fuel you use has octane rat-
ings of at least 87 pump
octane ((R+M)/2 method).
• If you are not satisfied with the
driveability or fuel economy of
your motorcycle when you are
using an oxygenated fuel, or if
engine pinging is experi-
enced, substitute another
brand as there are differences
between brands.
ENGINE OIL
Oil quality is a major contributor to
your engine’s performance and
life. Always select good quality
engine oil. Suzuki recommends
the use of SUZUKI PERFOR-
MANCE 4 MOTOR OIL or equiva-
lent engine oil. Use oil with an API
(American Petroleum Institute)
classification of SF/SG or SH/SJ,
or with a JASO classification of
MA.
API: American Petroleum Institute
JASO: Japanese Automobile
Standards Organization
SAE Engine Oil Viscosity
Suzuki recommends the use of
SAE 10W-40 engine oil. If SAE
10W-40 engine oil is not available,
select an alternative according to
the following chart.
CAUTION
Spilled gasoline containing
alcohol can harm your motor-
cycle. Alcohol can damage
painted surfaces.
Be careful not to spill any fuel
when filling the fuel tank. Wipe
spilled gasoline up immedi-
ately.
SAE API JASO
10W-40 SF or SG –
10W-40 SH or SJ MA

Suzuki V-Storm DL650A Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90-degree V-twin
Bore x Stroke	81.0 mm x 62.6 mm
Compression Ratio	11.2:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Starter	Electric
Lubrication	Wet sump
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Height	1, 405 mm (55.3 in)
Seat Height	835 mm (32.9 in)
Fuel Capacity	20.0 L (5.3 US gal)
Torque	47 lb-ft (63.7 Nm) @ 6, 500 rpm
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Front Tire	110/80 R19
Rear Tire	150/70 R17
Length	2, 290 mm
Wet Weight	216 kg (476 lbs)