A road test review of the 2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650 has been published. Multiple outlets have also published their own reviews of the bike, with some including the 650XT model and others discussing different model years, such as the 2017 V-Strom 1000 and the 2020 V-Strom 650. The reviews appear to cover various aspects of the motorcycles, including first ride impressions and test results.