SUZUKI has announced that the new V-Strom 650XT is now available in dealers for £7,499.

The 2015 model features new off-road styling including a beak, and wire-spoked wheels that are said to offer more shock-absorption on unpaved road.

The ‘adventure-tourer’ also comes with hand guards, engine bars and an aluminium sump protector. Optional extras including aluminium luggage and a touring screen are also available.

Rob Cooper, Marketing Manager for Suzuki GB, said: ‘The XT version of the popular V-Strom 650 builds on the original bike’s proven platform as a comfortable and capable adventure-tourer, but adds new levels of practicality with the wire wheels and other added extras, helping maintain the V-Strom’s position as the best dual-purpose machine in this sector of the market.’

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