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Suzuki V-Strom 700 Spotted Testing For The First Time, EICMA-Bound?

We know that Suzuki plans to introduce a new generation of its middleweight adventure motorcycle, namely the V-Strom 650.

Latest spy shot confirmed a new generation Suzuki V-Strom 700 on its way.
The new middleweight ADV will feature a new parallel-twin configuration.

A new patent design reported in October last year showcased an all-new 700cc parallel-twin engine set to replace the outdated 650cc V-Twin currently operating the V-Strom 650/650XT and SV650.

Ten months went on, and we finally got to see the upcoming V-Strom 700 on the road, doing its trial run.

Looking at the spy shot, we can see that the new generation V-Strom 700 will adopt the same design language as its bigger sibling, the V-Strom 1050.

The Dr Big-inspired front fascia – previously applied on the 1050 – are also brought to the new 700cc V-Strom. It is also likely the new generation V-Strom 700 to finally get a new LED front headlamp.

Interestingly, although the iconic V-Twin configuration is replaced with a parallel-twin, Suzuki will continue to use the V-Strom nameplate, primarily because a P-Strom 700 just doesn’t work.

Jokes aside, parallel-twin have been popular among motorcycle manufacturers as newer bikes have now adopted the same platform.

Kawasaki has long preferred the parallel-twin, notably on the Ninja 650, Z650, Versys 650 and the newly launched Z650RS.

Yamaha understood the versatility of parallel-twin and introduced them on the MT-07, Tracer 7, Tenere 700 and the recent YZF-R7.

Aprilia took the same approach with the RS 660, Tuono 660 and the upcoming Tuareg 660, followed by BMW with the F 750 GS, 850 GS, F 900 R and the F 900 XR.

Honda also joins the bandwagon with the CRF1100L Africa Twin and Rebel 1100, proving the parallel-twin engine’s popularity.

The primary aspect of a parallel twin is that it offers a compact alternative to the V-Twin that currently powers the SV650 and V-Strom 650. Moreover, it is also simpler to build a bike around.

Therefore, switching from a V-Twin to a parallel twin makes more sense. Also, as showcased by the design patent, placing the airbox under the rider’s seat will allow the air filter to be swapped without removing the tank, reducing the maintenance cost.

Meanwhile, the spy shot also revealed an updated suspension system with the wheels likely to retain the same 19-inch front and 17-inch at the rear.

Looking at how complete the test mule is, we expect Suzuki to officially unveil the production model at the EICMA show in Milan this November.

Suzuki V-Strom 700 Jalani Ujian, Ganti V-Strom 650

Suzuki V-Strom 650 merupakan antara model yang telah lama berada dalam pasaran sejak diperkenalkan pada 2004.

Akhirnya, selepas hampir 20 tahun, Suzuki akan menggantikan motosikal ‘adventure touring’ segmen pertengahan itu dengan sebuah model baharu.

Perkara itu didedahkan menerusi rakaman ‘spy shot’ terbaru yang dimuat naik baru-baru ini.

Walaupun sudah berusia hampir 20 tahun namun model 650cc Suzuki, termasuk V-Strom 650 dan SV650 kekal popular di pasaran Asia, Eropah dan Amerika Syarikat.

Namun, tidak dinafikan, enjin V-Twin 650cc itu sudah berusia dan tidak lagi relevan untuk bersaing dengan pasaran semasa apatah lagi dengan peraturan emisi yang bertambah ketat.

Jadi, sememangnya sudah sampai masa untuk keluarga 650 Suzuki dinaik taraf agar dapat beri saingan dengan jenama lain.

Buat masa ini Suzuki tidak memberi sebarang pengesahan mengenai kapasiti enjin namun berdasarkan paten yang telah difailkan sebelum ini, Suzuki sememangnya sedang membangunkan enjin parallel-twin 700cc.

Ini secara tidak langsung mengesahkan bahawa V-Strom 700 tidak lagi akan menawarkan konfigurasi V-Twin seperti generasi 650.

Selain daripada enjin, rekaan bahagian depan – berdasarkan imej ‘spy shot’ – mendedahkan bentuk baharu terutamanya lampu depan yang diilhamkan dari model V-Strom 1050.

V-Strom 700 itu juga dilihat datang dengan suspensi USD baharu dengan penggunaan rim 21-inci depan dan 18-inci belakang.

Bagi yang bertanya bilakah model ini akan diperkenalkan, kami jangka previu Suzuki V-Strom 700 ini akan berlangsung di EICMA 2022, November ini.

Ketika ini, terdapat dua varian Suzuki V-Strom 650 dipasarkan, merangkumi V-Strom 650 dan V-Strom 650 XT. Untuk pasaran Malaysia, hanya varian V-Strom 650 XT dipasarkan di Malaysia dengan harga sekitar RM37,989.

Suzuki Developing New 700cc Parallel-Twin Engine For Next-Gen SV650, V-Strom 650

Suzuki will soon adopt the parallel-twin platform as the Hamamatsu factory reportedly working on a 700cc engine to replace the current 650cc V-Twin on the SV650 and V-Strom 650.

Parallel twins have been popular among motorcycle manufacturers as newer bikes have now adopted the same platform.

Kawasaki has long preferred the parallel-twins, notably on the Ninja 650, Z650, Versys 650 and the newly launched Z650RS.

Yamaha understood the versatility of parallel twins and introduced them on the MT-07, Tracer 7, Tenere 700 and the recent YZF-R7.

Aprilia took the same approach with the RS 660, Tuono 660 and the upcoming Tuareg 660, followed by BMW with the F 750 GS, 850 GS, F 900 R and the F 900 XR.

Honda also joins the bandwagon with the CRF1100L Africa Twin and Rebel 11000 hence proving the popularity of the parallel-twin engine.

The major aspect of a parallel-twin is that it offers a compact alternative to the V-Twin that currently powers the SV650 and V-Strom 650. Moreover, it is also simpler to build a bike around.

While classic parallel-twin provides an uninspiring engine sound, it can easily be countered by a 270-degree crank which helps produce a firing interval similar to a 90-degree V-Twin.

The same approach is currently being applied on Aprilia’s 660 range, BMW’s F 900 range and Honda’s Africa Twin.

Suzuki’s latest patent suggests that the new 700cc parallel-twin engine focus on serviceability. Therefore, placing the airbox under the rider’s seat will allow the air filter to be swapped without removing the tank, reducing the maintenance cost.

Nevertheless, it is still unclear how soon will the Hamamatsu factory move the new platform into the production stage as we are nearing the end of 2021.

Suzuki Malaysia launches 2017 GSX-S750 ABS, V-Strom 650 ABS & V-Strom 650XT ABS – Price from RM44,900 – RM50,900

The new GSX-S750 with ABS is the ultimate combination of a performance-based street motorcycle with aggressive styling equipped with better styling and more power.
The two new V-Strom 650 ABS are lighter with an updated Euro4-compliant engine plus a tonne of new features priced below RM50,000

Suzuki Assemblers Malaysia has just released three new big bike models for the Malaysian market. The three new models for 2017 are the GSX-S750 ABS, V-Strom 650 ABS and V-Strom 650XT ABS. (more…)

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Suzuki V-Strom 700 Spotted Testing For The First Time, EICMA-Bound?

We know that Suzuki plans to introduce a new generation of its middleweight adventure motorcycle, namely the V-Strom 650.

Suzuki V-Strom 700 Jalani Ujian, Ganti V-Strom 650

Suzuki Developing New 700cc Parallel-Twin Engine For Next-Gen SV650, V-Strom 650

Suzuki Malaysia launches 2017 GSX-S750 ABS, V-Strom 650 ABS & V-Strom 650XT ABS – Price from RM44,900 – RM50,900

The new GSX-S750 with ABS is the ultimate combination of a performance-based street motorcycle with aggressive styling equipped with better styling and more power.

The two new V-Strom 650 ABS are lighter with an updated Euro4-compliant engine plus a tonne of new features priced below RM50,000

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Suzuki V-Strom 700 Spotted Testing For The First Time, EICMA-Bound?

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