New Suzuki V-Strom 650XT

The Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Adventure retains the basic V-Strom 650 engine and chassis. In a world where less shipping is the standard, the Adventure V-Strom 650XT is a consistently pleasant surprise. While you might expect the unclaimed 525-pound 645cc V-twin on the curb weight of an adventure motorcycle to be underpowered, that¬ the case. Tuned for torque, it pulls well, even at open highway speeds it can sail all day at over the speed limit without feeling the engine a little distracted. Although there is no power mode, there are three traction control settings that have a similar effect. One of the TC settings is off for adventures on the ground.