Suzuki V-Strom 650 (DL650) (2004-2008)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Suzuki V-Strom 650 (DL650) (2004-2008) takes 2.7 L of oil with a filter change (2.3 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)2.7 L
Oil capacity (without filter)2.3 L
Oil capacity (dry fill)3.1 L
Coolant (radiator)1.65 LEngine side. Plus 0.25 L in the coolant reservoir (total solution capacity 1.9 L).
Consumables
Engine oil gradeSAE 10W-40, API SF or SG
Coolant typeAntifreeze/coolant compatible with aluminum radiator, mixed with distilled water only, 50:50
Oil filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the extracted manual text
Air filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the extracted manual text
Spark plug (OEM)NGK CR8E or DENSO U24ESR-N
Front brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the extracted manual text
Rear brake pads (OEM)Not listed by part number in the extracted manual text
Drive chainDID525V8, 116 links
Clutch free play10–15 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size525
Chain links116
Chain slack20–30 mm
Drive Chain Slack Limit30 mmEquals the standard adjustment range maximum — the manual does not define a separate over-limit threshold
Chain 20-link limit319.4 mmThis manual measures a 20-pitch length (not the 15-link convention used by some other brands)
Front sprocket (OEM)15TDerived from the final reduction ratio 3.133 (47/15) — tooth counts aren't printed as a standalone spec
Rear sprocket (OEM)47TDerived from the final reduction ratio 3.133 (47/15) — tooth counts aren't printed as a standalone spec
Brakes & Tires
Front tire size110/80R19M/C (59H)Bridgestone TW101 F
Rear tire size150/70R17M/C (69H)Bridgestone TW152 F
Front tire pressure225 kPaSame for solo or dual riding
Rear tire pressure250 kPaSolo riding. Dual riding: 280 kPa.
Brake fluid typeDOT 4
Wear Limits
Front brake disc (min)4.5 mmStandard thickness: 5.0mm
Rear brake disc (min)4.5 mmStandard thickness: 5.0mm
Clutch friction plate (min)2.62 mmDrive plate (friction plate) thickness limit, No. 1 & No. 2 plates — standard thickness 2.92-3.08mm
Drive chain slack (limit)30 mmEquals the standard adjustment range maximum — the manual does not define a separate over-limit threshold