Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: EYAL400 on September 14, 2018, 12:21:39

Title: start engine - DL650 2018
Post by: EYAL400 on September 14, 2018, 12:21:39

hi
I have DL650 2018 . is it OK that I don't have to push the clutch when I start the engine ?
once I had to do it.

thanks

eyal

Title: Re: start engine - DL650 2018
Post by: AlanT on September 14, 2018, 12:27:26

I believe that is the new 'easy start' system. A single press on the starter button and the bike does the rest.

Title: Re: start engine - DL650 2018
Post by: rayboy68 on September 17, 2018, 18:37:03

The clutch lever still needs to be pulled in to start, its a safety feature, the easy start is simply one push of the start button, the ecu recognises the bike is being started and turns over until it starts, even after releasing the button. cars have it also.

Title: Re: start engine - DL650 2018
Post by: AlanT on September 18, 2018, 08:45:05

The clutch doesn't need to be pulled in any more (unless the bike is in gear). Here is the 'official' information from Suzuki......

"Suzuki Easy Start System
The Suzuki Easy Start System lets the rider start the motorcycle with a momentary press of the start switch without pulling in the clutch lever when the transmission is in neutral".

Title: Re: start engine - DL650 2018
Post by: Outthereondartmoor on September 18, 2018, 20:51:51

My 17 definitely doesn't need the clutch to start unless it's in gear.