Suzuki V-Strom 650 (DL650A/XA) (2017-2020)
Fluid capacities, consumables, drivetrain, tire pressure & wear limits
The Suzuki V-Strom 650 (DL650A/XA) (2017-2020) takes 2.6 L of oil with a filter change (2.4 L without).
Fluid Capacities
Oil capacity (with filter)2.6 L
Oil capacity (without filter)2.4 L
Oil capacity (dry fill)3 LEngine overhaul (full rebuild) fill amount
Coolant (radiator)1.7 LEngine side. Plus approx. 0.25 L in the reserve tank.
Consumables
Engine oil gradeSAE 10W-40, API SG/SH/SJ/SL, JASO T903 standard MA
Coolant typeSUZUKI LONG LIFE COOLANT (Green) or SUZUKI SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT (Blue), or high-quality ethylene glycol anti-freeze mixed 50:50 with distilled water
Oil filter (OEM)Not listed by part number in the extracted manual text
Air filter (OEM)13780-27G10Web-confirmed for DL650 V-Strom 2007-2022.
Spark plug (OEM)NGK MR8E-9
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 chainRK/525SMOZ8, 118 links
Clutch free play10–15 mm
Drivetrain
Chain size525
Chain links118
Chain slack20–30 mm
Chain 20-link limit319.4 mm20-pitch length — this manual's convention (not the 15-link measurement some other brands use)
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 (DL650A). DL650XA (spoked wheel): 110/80R19M/C (59V), Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40F.
Rear tire size150/70R17M/C (69H)Bridgestone TW152 (DL650A). DL650XA (spoked wheel): 150/70R17M/C (69V), Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40R.
Front tire pressure225 kPaSame for solo or dual riding, both variants
Rear tire pressure250 kPaSolo riding. Dual riding: 280 kPa (DL650A) / 290 kPa (DL650XA).
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