Perfect Fitment Guide
Suzuki
V-Strom 650
Best Tyres for Suzuki V-Strom 650
Find premium adventure-touring tyres for Suzuki V-Strom 650 with OEM tyre sizes, buying guidance, maintenance tips, expert recommendations, and FAQs.
Overview
About Suzuki V-Strom 650
Vehicle Specifications
Key mechanical details & tyre sizes
engine
645 cc, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90° V-Twinpower
Market-dependentweight
213 kg curb weight for 2025 standard V-Strom 650wheel Type
19-inch Front / 17-inch Reartyre Type
TubelessFront Tyre Size
110/80 R19Rear Tyre Size
150/70 R17Recommended Tyres for Suzuki V-Strom 650
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Dual Sport110/80 19
Metzeler Tourance 110/80-19 M/C 59H TL
Price₹16,900
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Dual Sport150/70 R17
Metzeler Tourance 150/70 R17 M/C 69H TL
Price₹21,900
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Dual Sport110/80 R19
CEAT CrossRad 110/80 R19 TL 59V Front Tyre
Price₹8,600
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Dual Sport150/70 R17
CEAT CrossRad 150/70 R17 M/C 69V TL Rear Tyre
Price₹9,650
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Dual Sport110/80 R19
Pirelli Scorpion Trail III 110/80 R19 M/C 59V TL
Price₹21,000
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Dual Sport150/70 R17
Pirelli Scorpion Trail III 150/70 R17 M/C 69V TL
Price₹27,100
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Dual Sport110/80 R19
Metzeler KAROO™ 4 110/80 R19 M/C 59T M+S TL Front Tyre
Price₹21,990
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Dual Sport150/70 R17
Metzeler Karoo™ 4 150/70 R17 M/C 69T M+S TL Rear Tyre
Price₹27,990
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Dual Sport110/80 19
Eurogrip ExploR 110/80-19 Front Tyre
Price₹4,900
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Dual Sport150/70 R17
Eurogrip Explo-R 150/70 R17 Rear Tyre
Price₹8,100
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Performance & Maintenance
Key highlights and care instructions
Why Tyre Choice Matters
Key performance factors
- Suzuki V-Strom 650 is a versatile adventure-touring motorcycle designed for highway travel, commuting, and light off-road exploration.
- Correct tyre sizes preserve steering geometry, suspension balance, and handling stability.
- Adventure-touring compounds provide a balance of grip, mileage, durability, and comfort.
- The 19-inch front tyre improves stability and control on uneven surfaces and gravel.
- Strong tyre construction helps absorb impacts from potholes and rough road surfaces.
- Reliable wet and dry grip improves safety during monsoon and long-distance riding.
Maintenance Tips
Prolong tyre life
- Check tyre pressure regularly and before every long-distance ride.
- Inspect tread and sidewalls for cuts, cracks, punctures, and bulges.
- Inspect tyres after potholes, gravel impacts, and rough-road riding.
- Balance the wheels after every tyre replacement.
- Check tread wear regularly, especially before long touring trips.
- Remove stones and debris from the tread after gravel riding.
Tyre Buying Guide
Expert Recommendations & Use Cases
Buying Guide
Ideal considerations
- Use the OEM sizes: 110/80R19 front and 150/70R17 rear.
- Choose road-biased adventure tyres for mostly highway and city riding.
- Choose 50:50 adventure tyres when gravel and light off-road riding are common.
- Choose more aggressive adventure tyres when loose terrain is a regular part of your riding.
- Check tyre load and speed ratings before purchase.
- Check tyre manufacturing date before installation.
Common Problems
Considerations & trade-offs
- Rear tyre wear from loaded touring and acceleration.
- Uneven tread wear caused by incorrect tyre pressure.
- Reduced wet grip as tread depth decreases.
- Sidewall damage after hard pothole or rock impacts.
- Wheel vibration caused by improper balancing.
- Reduced grip from aged or hardened rubber.
Expert Tips
Optimal riding conditions
- Choose road-biased adventure tyres when most riding is on paved roads.
- Choose dual-purpose tyres for frequent gravel and broken-road riding.
- Keep the OEM 110/80R19 and 150/70R17 dimensions.
- Check tyre pressure before every highway trip.
- Inspect tyres before long-distance touring with luggage or a passenger.
- Replace both tyres together when practical for consistent handling.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The Suzuki V-Strom 650 uses a 110/80R19 front tyre and a 150/70R17 rear tyre.
Yes. Suzuki specifies tubeless tyres in 110/80R19 front and 150/70R17 rear sizes.
Road-biased adventure-touring tyres are ideal for highway and city use, while dual-purpose adventure tyres are better for riders who regularly use gravel and light off-road routes.
The OEM 110/80R19 front and 150/70R17 rear sizes are recommended for preserving the motorcycle's designed handling, clearance, and suspension characteristics.
No. The V-Strom 650 and 650XT use the same 110/80R19 front and 150/70R17 rear tyre dimensions.
Replace tyres when the tread reaches the wear indicators, grip deteriorates, or cracks, cuts, bulges, or other structural damage appears.