Everything about Suzuki V-STROM 250 I After 18 Months & 15000 Kms and  

Finally the Helmet Dude remembered that he has got a RU-vid channel too 😅😂

For new buyers - I don't know what to say, I do not want to rob him of his opinions... but on some topics I don't at all relate to him, so here are my opinions. First of all, It's not that hard to handle... Consider a 5ft 9 person who has never ridden a bike, I had a few options in front of me, and I tried a couple of them including this and xpulse as well as some other ones. This seemed the smoothest and easiest to me to start, ride and come to a stop (and I learned how to ride a bike on my test ride - consider that). 1. Beginner friendly and Height? This is a beginner friendly bike, gears are very forgiving with long ranges, no vibrations at low RPMs and just overtakes anything and If you are really good at riding it won't give you trouble even at 5.4". The guy I learned it from was 5.3" and easily got on it had his one leg reaching the ground at any time and he took this to the road, down from the showroom down and up to the godown... I have seen 5.6 and 5.7 people riding the new himalayan at 835 mm comfortably on Himalayas and Ladakh. It's just the rider who needs to handle it and the bike is very light weight and slim for that. If you are moderatly good, consider that min height of 5ft 7 and above will be good with the low seat (810mm) if you're really a beginner biker like me consider 5ft 9 minimum with the higher seat height (835mm). I am still riding it with 810mm after a month plus of riding everyday in highways and streets as I was very underconfident with any bike... but I will soon be changing it as the 835 mm one has more cushion. 2. If that's cleared up, I am a first time rider I bought it in Delhi (for 2.33L) and it's not a waste of money neither does it look cheap to me. 2.3L is also not a lot of money in the two wheeler market rn... There's basically no other bike in this segment under 2L so this is the absolute budget bike and still looks like a sport bike to be honest! (like a proper V-strom) I don't know what the OP expected out of this money. If you're considering Xpulse. It just is better off roader due to the suspensions.. but it's an absolute rough bike, with a rough engine and gear shifts and battery problems and not a beginner friendly one... I went twice for test rides - I felt it even sounds like a motocross bike with the rattling sound 3. No the 810mm seat doesn't ruin your stance.. It just depends on person to person and how you like to ride it, It's just not that comfortable as the other one. 4. Handle, Gears, Engine Problems? I didn't face any handling problems (probably after riding for an year or so who knows?), with time the gears have become smoother.I don't have much experience like the reviewer but I can say that I have heard nothing but good things about this engine and he's saying that the engine is not that smooth.. It's just reliable. I mean I have never experienced it and for sure.. I feel like this engine is smooth AF which almost all of the reviewers say with the Suzuki engine - It's the best thing about the bike! 5. City Ride? It's a must-have city bike... It's made for cities, this is the most opposite thing of my experience... I have researched a lot of normal city bikes as well (not ADV) it's the best among those with 120mm... and It doesn't eat up the bumpers and all but its so smooth even if take it up and down a footpath or small bumpy roads which there are a lot in my area... which I regularly do for parking and whenever heading out. Of course nothing compared to a Himalayan and sorts they have 200mm that is why they can't call it a proper Adventurer... but it is a perfect tourer and city bike, perfect for highways and office commutes - If not me listen to the bike guy Shumi. I found out that this review was of all things negative for most things especially for design which the OP says he doesn't like... well it's not everyone's cup of tea, like Himalayan's not mine, so go with your taste. With some things I agree but for most of them... I think... not so much My use case? I use it for regular commutes which I also enjoy every bit of it. Also, I want to tour on it sometimes but I am not a hardcore tourer, if I do that a lot. I might switch to the BMW 310 GS or Benelli (or the himalayan 451 better equipped but not my cup of tea for the design and its weight). Leaving this huge comment to help my fellow V-strom buyers.. It's not Himalayan, It's not Xpulse, It's also not an absolute tank.. It's Vstrom, sporty and lightweight and just in the right budget with an engine that is smooth AF. Update: I'm not 5ft 9", I am 5ft 7" actually I mentioned it to be that because I was using a very high heel shoes which atleast makes me 5ft 9 because I just learned bikes in general and had low road confidence. After 4 months of riding now I regularly wear normal flat shoes. Sure, I have to scoot my butt over to one side (just an inch maybe) to flat foot but it becomes a muscle memory and you're more aware of when you want to keep your feet down. Only downside is getting stuck in a crawling traffic for 30 minutes (which you will find only in Indian streets) you will feel a little tired with your legs all stretched out (but you get used to handling a tall bike and I don't feel it anymore even in traffic) other than that everything remains the same and I love it even more 😍

I own vstrom and covered 15k plus kilometers in one year. Recently made Maharashtra and Tamilnadu rides with 800 plus kms in single day with ktm adv 390, duke 390 partners. Never felt slow on expressways maintaining 110-120kmph with very good fuel efficiency. Handling issue was there but after changing coneset now it's perfectly alright. Extremely pocket friendly maintenance and very good service support by suzuki. Really happy with the bike. Ride safe✌️

I am 5 ft 5 have ridden mine 1300 km , purchased this month only. After coming from RE650 to this i felt bike to be on lighter side. Yes , height is issue but i think if you keep your foot on ground always, you can manage.

Cons i observed in V storm 1. Rider foot rest obstruct while reversing bike 2. TFT screen is ok for me... Little bigger cluster would be nice 3. Center stand should have been given.. for ease of maintenance 4. Rear look of bike... Feels small and commuterish bike. 5. Windshield... I am thinking about removing it completely.... I will test like that for one long ride.. 6. Helmet holder below rear seat does the job... But little better design would have helped.... Coming to pros Ride comfort, Engine, clutch, gearing, cruising, build quality, storage provisions, head light, Tires, handling... I would say just one word... Wonderfully amazing😂😂😂... Some cons can be perfected by some jugad... I think this bike can keep us happy for 1.5 lakh..ish kms😂

The fact that you completed 15000 kms in 18 months itself shows how good the bike is. I have completed 10000kms in 1 year, the bike is true "Value for money" even without discounts and my ride has been 80% in Bangalore traffic. There is absolutely zero issues in city traffic riding in slow speeds. Apart from the navigation in instrument cluater, the bike has no cons In my opinion and people can go eyes closed. The suspension will settle around 1000kms and the bike will become butter smooth around 5000kms. In this budget, no other bike gives the comfort for both rider/pillion, touring ability, performance, tractable engine and butter smoothness along wih decent off road capacity (GC is 210mm and suspension is hard wearing) Also in overseas this bike is already winning trophies in off road events alongside Tenere 700, so people saying the bike is not Adventure capable in India are just pure BS

Facing left hand side pulling, the bike has run 500kms. Can you tell me the exact solution so that I can tell the service centre at the time of 1st service. TIA.

finall helmet dude is back , watching your channel since 2021 apache days

Happy #scram411 owner 😀.. Love this machine as well.. especially the design..🥳

Great editing with the second person and telling him - chal haat yahan se. Looking great with the bulking bro.

Please make a dedicated video on left side pulling issue. Lot of people are facing it and they are referring your video for resolution. If you make a dedicated video on it, it might help others including me.

nice!! new vid and great editing plus lag raha hain ki gym jaa rahe ho

hai brother currently i am having classic 350 planing to update adv tourer i got deal of used bike 4k kms done vstrom 250 for 185k should i go with vstrom or wait and push it to ktm 390 adv but need to put 2x amount for ktm ( usage 20-30% city , 70-80 %percent highway )

Boss you have completed 15k and still cribbing about the bike! It’s a wonderful bike. If you are unhappy just sell it !

Welcome Back 🎉 Maine last ride almost 710+ km ka kiya, us time 44.1 ka mileage mila tha ❤

Between KTM Adv 250 and V-Storm 250?Which is more worth it?

Bhai apache 160 4v me meko 50 plus average mil rha , i am very happy 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤ 9 ltr dalaya tha 480 ka range aaya trip B me ...

I am getting a discount of 25k. Should i buy it?

Im 6 ft. I want a bike for daily office commute and weekend long rides (100km approx)confused between Honda Hness cb 350 and vstrom 250 sx. Also the maintainence of the bike should be pocket friendly. Which one would u suggest brother?

Abhi TVS Apache kaisa hai Kitna sal hua hai kitna hajar kilometre kya kya problem hua hai thoda batao na please 😭😭 please 😭

Is the gear box of you bike smooth? Because I am getting little noise when i switch gear. Its been 3 weeks since i got the bike and have done 550 kms.

For rear brake lever, u can use a rubber water hose or a patch of used tyre tube to make it unslippery.

I am getting used vstorm for 1.55lacs, 9k kms completed. So my question is should I go for it or should I go for RE HIMALAYA. Want a bike for long touring purposes. Can you please suggest brother.

How is CB 300 F for touring n off roading compared to this? Also Gixxer 250 naked ?

I've been owning one since last 4 months and completed around 3k kms, facing rusting issues on my bike, has anyone faced the same? If so what could be the possible solutions?

bruh ek question tha as you have amazing experience and knowledge about bike meri Honda cb shine bs4 model 2018 bike abhi half engine ka kam huva uske baad se bike problem jr rhi hai bruh bhot jada log khe rhe hai 'ek bar engine open huva mtlb bike krab ' kiya kru is bike ko sell ya exchange kr ke new le lu ya paise send kru aur kiya pta bike achi ho jye phele ki tra side information machine sahi hai.

I agree with you on some of the points mentioned. I have ridden it now 6k km in 90 days approximately Good points 1. Brakes 2. Engine is awesome - No vibrations and exceptional mileage (upto45kmpl if ridden constantly at 80kmph) 3. Seat - very broad and long and well cushioned Improvement areas : 1. Suspension - Front forks are horrible, and the rebond in potholes is sharp and causes wrist pain 2. Tyres - I use it for touring and the tyre noise is really high on highway and it gets annoying on long tours 3. World famous suzuki service stations.. Pata nai kab sudhrenge ye log😂 I want to say I am 5ft 5 inches tall guy and I use it for daily office commute in bangalore and highway tours, I think I am able to ride it comfortably in bumper to bumper traffic.. If you are short rider on this bike you need to have confidence and right technique... I still struggle sometimes on slopes and inclinations but I think you can live with it.

Hello. The clutch cable on my Vstrom snapped after 6k kms. Second service done? Has anybody else faced this issue?

It's takes a lot of bravery to talk shit about your own bike. Good job. I'm not gonna buy vstrom, because as you mentioned when u look at something which is not exciting enough then what's the point basically right.

Bhai I bought the bike by watching your old videos. And iam still happy with the Vstrom,Now why are you suddenly 13:09 started this negative side.

Sir, I do 40km of incity commuting and weekend highways of 100. I have used my unicorn for 15+ years. Need a durable bike. Confused between HD x440 vs Vstrom sx250 Please suggest.

Hey, which is the windshield extenser that you are using ?

Hi bro. Need to bike a book immediately. i am confused between xpulse 2004v and vstrom 250. Which one would you suggest for mostly city rides and occassionally highway tours for 400kms , maybe onece in 3 months?

Thanks brother for your review.. How did you fall man.. I am 5.8 and when I test rode this bike I felt comfortable in city traffic. Both leg were half flat footing. Another thing, it seems from your review that this bike is not comfortable in low speed in city traffic, is it so? Also at what speed vibration start to kick in.. Other reviewe were saying after 110 vibrations makes thier presence felt, until then it is butter smooth.. Please reply.. And man congratulations for those big bulky biceps.. Those were making their presence felt

On point... I also owns from 1 year... I felt same hand pain after hour or two continue riding... Right pull, yes I also felt it...

My V strom is struggling to get past 110-120 ! I have followed the engine break in as well. What can be the issue ?

Bro can u please give comparison between Gixxer V Strom 250 vs CB 300F N CN350rs?

did you check dominar headlights ?? its intensity sexy

Bro I'm planning to buy this month. Could you guide is it worth to buy in 2023. Basically my need to ride mostly in city

Hey bro, I am planning to buy V-storm 250 but my height is 5.4, I have test ride the bike for around 6 km in the city and the pillion was sitting with me and I found no problem at all. But I am little bit concerned about the comfort in day to day traffic, if I have to reverse the bike with sitting on it and all the little things. You can understand. I am a experienced rider with 28 years of experience, I owned Pulsar 150, Pulsar 200 (not NS or RS) and Activa. I want to buy a adventure bike and all adventure bikes are tall. Please suggest me.

bhi ek tip lele , nukkle guard proper hai , jab tu gloves pehen ke chalayega tab samaj aayega , sirf nukkle guard se kuch nhi hota hai

What about vibrations in 15000 kms??

Share your arms exercise routine and also share your diet plan. Just a rough one not explicit.

The review felt like you are now planning to buy a new bike.

I have driven mine arnd 13k within 10 months, the most annoying is its speedometer error which is way too much arnd. 10 and the exhaust is also too silent feels like driving an electric bike.

After so long time compare this bike with Honda cb 200x

I have been riding the bike for a month and i too have experienced ledt hand shoulder pain

Mera bhi hat dard hota hai This is pure vibration-strom😢 Lena mat

Thank you so much ❤

15:17 I've heard that Suzuki's cooling systems be it oil cooling or liquid cooling is among the best in the world and this might be the reason you're not able to sense excessive heat. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Babbba Kon aya?? Helmet dude aya! Kitna wait kia 😢

V nice review... Explained in detail.. Wanted to buy this so i booked a test ride through suzuki,, got a call from them informing me that suzuki dealer will contact me... 10 days gone... No contact made... If this is the interest they show before buying, after buying service could be below par..... So I'm skipping... Btw... Lovely bike... Awesome color.. And post more videos.... Best wishes.. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

How is the number plate straight forward facing

Bro, pls check out Xtreme 160 4v and share your thoughts about it😊

Hey helmet dude I already booked vstorm my main purpose from bike is 80% city banglore traffic and 20 % weekend ride is it base decision I am having second thoughts after watching your video earlier actually i Haven't seen you complaining this much about the bike, also i am looking for long term so 7yrs minimum also hows is your service experience any recommended service centre in Bangalore

Bro forearms he ya modifications he hath me bhi..😂😂😂 . Btw huge & great forearms. Appreciated. And always wanted.

those foreamrs look damn jacked seriously

1:46 fatt gayi bhai 😂

bro got those pumped by biceps

1:53 😂😂😂

Would there even be a next version? I hardly suppose!

Valid points. I feel this bike doesn't justify it's price tag.

What is your height brother

My Dream bike

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7:16 yes that's true

अब ऐसा मत सोचो मैं हर व्हिडिओ मै कॉमेंट नहीं करता मतलब लाईक भी नहीं करता. पहचाना ना मुझे?

Shuru me toh me confuse ho gya tha ki yeh bike review hai yaa pet review 😂😂

Ur height pls?

Too much weight

Bhot straight bolta hai ye ladka 😅😅

Bhai tumko 25 lac ki bike Leni chahiye thi😅 Kyuki 2.5 lakh mein Jo mil sakta tha mil Raha hai sx 250 se.... I think your expecting quite a lot by investing quite a less.... In my opinion it is an underatte bike in its segment

You sound like now you are regretting your decision to buy this bike.

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Mere vstrom ka toh engine sieze🥲

Bruh what about new Himalayan ?

If Suzuki was so much Lethargic in designing this bike, the customer has every right to be lethargic on neglecting this bike when it comes to buying. V strom 250sx could've been seriously a great value for money bike if they had distinctive : - Indicators - Instrument cluster - Tank - Suspensions - Foot peg positioning - Hazard lights - Tail light (current one sucks af)

Bhot complaint kar te ho bhai 250cc k like. If there is nothing good about it then sale it. And get the KTM 390 adv. Suzuki be like- iite me iita he mile ga. No hard feelings bro.

Maybe Suzuki comes with complex technology & features but, In terms of Reliability and service Yamaha is always better.

One in a million review. I haven't seen any better about this bike. Keep it up and never give sold out opinions.

Helmet dude what’s the helmet brand???

Tu bech de bhai bike

Too much weight