Admin Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Spy photos show a brand-new Suzuki V-Strom model powered by a new parallel-twin engine. (BMH Images/Bernhard M. Höhne/) For years, the parallel-twin engine design has dominated the affordable midrange displacement segment. Its advantages include relatively compact packaging, low weight, and comparatively low production costs. The dominant manufacturers producing bikes in this class include Yamaha (MT-07, etc.), BMW (F 850 GS, F 900 R, etc.), and KTM (890 Adventure, 890 Duke), while Honda is also preparing a brand-new parallel-twin engine to power the next Hornet and Transalp. One of the few manufacturers that has instead stuck with a high-character V-twin up until now is Suzuki, most recently with the SV650 and V-Strom 650. But recent spy shots of two camouflaged prototypes indicate that the Hamamatsu manufacturer is preparing a turn to the parallel-twin-engine configuration in the near future. The first models using the new engine are evidently a naked bike and an adventure model, each of which can be seen in the photos here. Both models seem to be completely new motorcycles, a development step Suzuki has avoided taking in recent years. We believe this new parallel-twin model is a naked middleweight aimed to compete with Yamaha’s MT-07. (BMH Images/Bernhard M. Höhne/) View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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