The Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 is an extremely underrated motorcycle in its class. It offers comfortable ergonomics, brisk performance, and excellent touring capabilities. So, does that make it the obvious choice in the 250cc touring motorcycle segment?
Well, we have tested the V-Strom SX 250 for over 10,000km, be it city commuting, long-distance highway touring or even everyday grocery and gym runs. In this video, we tell you all the positives and negatives about the V-Strom SX 250, and whether or not you should buy it.
But, to give you a recap, the best part about the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 is its 249cc, oil-cooled motor that makes 26.1bhp at 9300rpm and 22.2Nm at 7300rpm of peak torque. The engine offers excellent mid-range punch and is quite tractable as well. It comes mated to a six-speed gearbox.
Besides its excellent performance, the V-Strom SX 250 also offers comfortable riding ergonomics, which are further elevated by the seating comfort. Moreover, the ergonomics are complimented by a well-balanced ride quality offered by the telescopic front forks and the rear mono-shock.
The V-Strom SX 250 makes for a very good touring motorcycle. It competes against the likes of the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the KTM 250 Adventure and is priced at Rs. 2.12 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
