The Suzuki XF 650 Freewind, also called Freewind XF650,[1] is a 644 cc (39.3 cu in) single-cylinder dual-sport motorcycle made by Suzuki from 1997 to 2002.
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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| Production | 1997-2002 |
| Assembly | Japan |
| Predecessor | Suzuki DR650 |
| Successor | Suzuki V-Strom 650 |
| Engine | 644 cc (39.3 cu in), 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, air/oil cooled, single |
| Bore / stroke | 100 mm × 82 mm (3.9 in × 3.2 in) |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Suspension | Telescopic fork, link type swingarm |
| Tires | F: 100/90 19 57H R: 130/80 R17 65H |
| Dimensions | L: 2,205 mm (86.8 in) |
History and development
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Introduced at the end of 1996,[2] the bike uses an air/oil-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine available in the only displacement of 644 cm³.[3] The engine is powered by Mikuni BSR32 Ø 32 carburettors assisted by a transistor electronic ignition system with 2 "twin spark" spark plugs, with SOHC distribution with 4 chain-operated valves per cylinder and equipped with a balancing shaft with wet sump lubrication.
Primary transmission is via gears and a mechanically operated wet multi-plate clutch, assisted by a five-speed gearbox. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via chain.
The frame is of the double cradle type in steel with a square section. The front telescopic fork has a travel of 170mm. The rear suspension consists of a steel section swingarm with a travel of 167 mm.
The instrument panel consists of a multifunction digital display which shows the speedometer, tachometer with bar graph and the fuel gauge.
References
edit- ^ "Archiv". Tourenfahrer.
- ^ Siemer, Fred (March 24, 1999). "Dauertest Suzuki XF 650 Freewind: Suzi Sorglos?". MOTORRAD.
- ^ "SUZUKI FREEWIND XF650 (1997-2002) Motorcycle Review". www.motorcyclenews.com.
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