Suzuki to showcase GSX-S750, V-Strom 650 at 2018 Auto Expo

According to a media report, Suzuki is likely to launch two new bikes in 2018. The Japanese bike maker will reportedly launch the GSX-S750 and showcase the V-Strom 650 at the 2018 Auto Expo. 

The GSX-S750 borrows its design from the GSX-S1000 naked bike. It features a similar front cowl design and fuel tank. It gets upside-down front forks and a conventional box-section rear swing arm. The side-mounted exhaust is larger in size compared to the GSX-S1000. 

The bike is powered by a 749cc, liquid-cooled, in-line 4-cylinder engine that produces 113 BHP @ 10,500 rpm and 81 Nm of torque @ 9,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It uses 310 mm petal type discs with 4-piston Nissin calipers in the front and 240 mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper. Safety equipment like ABS and three-mode traction-control is expected to be part of the standard package. 

The V-Strom 650 takes design cues from its bigger sibling - the V-Strom 1000. The is powered by a 645cc engine paired with a 6-speed gearbox. It comes equipped with on/off road tyres, raised suspension offering higher ground clearance, hand guards and engine protection. In the international market, the V-Strom 650 is available in two variants - V-Strom 650 ABS Adventure and V-Strom 650XT. According to sources, this bike will be priced similar to the Kawasaki Versys 650.

Both the GSX-S750 and V-Strom 650 will most likely be imported into India as completely knocked-down units (CKDs). However, there has been no official confirmation from Suzuki yet. 

Source: Bikewale