Suzuki XF 650 Freewind

Suzuki
Suzuki XF 650 Freewind
XF 650 Freewind
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production period	1997 to the end of 2001
class	motorcycle
design type	Travel enduro
Motor data
air / oil-cooled single cylinder engine
Displacement (cm³)	644
Power (kW / PS )	25 kW (34 PS) throttled / 35 kW (48 PS) unthrottled at 7000 rpm.
Torque ( N m )	51 at 5500 rpm.
Top speed ( km / h)	160

transmission	5-speed
drive	Chain
Brakes	Front: 300 mm single disc brake; Rear: 240 mm single disc brake
Wheelbase (mm)	1465
Dimensions (L × W × H, mm):	2205 × 865 × 1230
Seat height (cm)	83 (lowered: 80)
Empty weight (kg)	186
Previous model	Suzuki DR 650 RSE
successor	Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom

The Suzuki XF 650 Freewind is a motorcycle of enduro class with single-cylinder engine , which by the company Suzuki was built from 1997 and imported between 1997 and 2003 to Germany. Almost 7000 machines have been approved in Germany to date .

concept

As a lightweight single-cylinder enduro, the XF 650 was aimed at the customers of the BMW F 650 , which had been produced with great success from 1993 onwards , and to which it was similar in terms of concept, appearance and even name. Although it - like the Aprilia Pegaso , which was also positioned - never achieved the sales figures of the Bavarian model, it was popular in many countries as a versatile and good-natured all-round motorcycle. Driving schools and motorcycle rental companies valued the manageable machine as well as novice drivers and physically weaker drivers. Even years after production was stopped, the robust machine can still be found on the streets every day.

Application area

The field of application of the enduro is large. It is suitable for short jaunts and longer trips due to the comfortable, upright seating position of the driver as well as - thanks to its handiness due to its low weight - for the city. Long suspension travel, high ground clearance, high exhaust and engine protection also allow light off-road use. However, this is limited by the road tires chosen by most drivers and the unprotected fork tubes.

particularities

The construction of the XF 650 with box swing arm , chain drive and tank arranged above the engine is conventional. Neither an anti-lock braking system nor a catalytic converter were offered. A special feature, however, is the multifunction display in the cockpit: the digital speed display, a speed display as a bar chart and the segment fuel gauge are combined in a rectangular liquid crystal display. Also unusual was the two-tone paintwork, in which the tank fairing was a different color from the other fairing parts of the machine. The combination of a red tank with silver side panels was popular.

Strengthen

The strengths of the machine include the oil-cooled single-cylinder engine, a further development of the Suzuki DR 650 unit, widely praised for its smooth running and stability . Mileage of over 180,000 kilometers without engine revision, which is unusual for single-cylinder engines, is known. The braking system is also considered to have been a success, and despite not having a second disc on the front wheel, it was at the top of its class in comparative tests.

weaknesses

One of the weaknesses of the Freewind was the too long side stand, which often led to tipping over. The headlights of the first years of construction are also considered to be a weak point, as their reflector mounts tended to pulverize due to vibrations, so that the inner workings became dusty over time. A relatively soft suspension setup was also criticized, which is why many drivers retrofit progressive fork springs and a harder shock absorber.

Several model modifications during the construction period should help. A facelift gave the Freewind a modified headlight with separate reflectors for high and low beam.

Suzuki XF650 Facelift with top case and center stand

service

The service intervals are 6,000 km, except for the first small check after 1,000 kilometers. The valves should be readjusted every 12,000 kilometers. Due to the simple construction of the motorcycle, many maintenance points, such as B. the oil change can be carried out by yourself, which can put the short maintenance intervals and thus the higher maintenance costs into perspective.

Technical specifications

engine

Air and oil-cooled four-stroke single-cylinder engine with an overhead camshaft with timing chain, a balance shaft, 4 valves per cylinder, wet sump lubrication, 2 × Mikuni BSR32 carburetors Ø 32, electronic transistor coil ignition, electric starter, three-phase alternator 200 watts, battery 12V / 8Ah
Bore × stroke 100 × 82 mm
Cubic capacity 644 cm³
Compression ratio 9.5: 1
Nominal power: 25/35 kW (throttled / unthrottled) at 7000 rpm
Max. Torque: 51 Nm at 5500 rpm
Power transmission: primary drive via toothed wheels, mechanically operated multi-disc oil bath clutch, five-speed gearbox, O-ring chain
Acceleration: 0 to 100km / h in 4.9s (unthrottled)

landing gear

Front suspension: telescopic fork with coil spring, oil-dampened, telescopic fork travel 170 mm
Rear suspension: swing arm with lever system, oil-dampened strut, rear wheel suspension travel 167 mm
Front disc brake, Ø 300 mm, double-piston floating caliper
Rear disc brake, Ø 240 mm, single-piston floating caliper
Front tire size 100/90 19 57H, with tube
Rear tire size 130/80 R17 65H, with tube

mass and weight

Wheelbase 1465 mm
Steering head angle 60 ° 45 '
Trail 105 mm
Seat height 830 mm
Tank capacity 18.5 liters, (including 4.5 liters reserve)
Dry weight 168 kg
Top speed 160 km / h

equipment

Topcase carrier
Bracket for side case
Engine protection bar
higher windshield
Main stand
Hand protectors (model-specific)

Web links

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