It's a perfect all-rounder. Good road, bad road, sad roads, no-roads, the thing simply shines. With a genuine top whack of 145+ GPS and speedo indicated 155 and that brilliant oil cooled motor that is extremely happy at triple digits all day long. As you've rightly put, 120 and 130 and that motor sings all the way, all day.
I rode a 23 250vstrom on a ten thousand km trip across Australia and back Two weeks on the road with a week relaxing in between I gave it plenty and it didn't miss a beat It handles well and does keep up with bigger machines on the windy roads I've put 17500 km on it in 3 months since I brought it I've had it up to 150 but I suspect the accurate speed is 140 It's not a Motorcross bike It's comfortable You won't take a Motorcross bike 10000 km in two weeks without destroying your ass and being semi crippled The motor wants to rev and loves it as do I My recommendation put bar risers on it and buy it How could you not
Great input. I’m sure no one else can give it better or more thorough kudos than yourself. I’m also in Australia and I have been very intrigued by this bike. May I ask aside from the bar raises was there any thing that stood out that wasn’t good about it? How the vibration above 110km/h?
I wish it was a 300 with slightly longer suspension. Suzuki made this a 250 because of tax penalties for bikes above 250cc in many Asian countries. A bigger engine would make cruising at 120 kph much more relaxed and have extra torque for riding two-up or loading up luggage for a longer trip. The bike needs bar raisers, it's cramped for taller riders and difficult to ride standing. But still great value from Suzuki👍.
Hi. I have owned one of these for three months and done 3,500kms. It does the speed limit here in Australia and sits on the 100kph for hours and did 450kms in a day. Off road is only for dirt roads so suspension travel has been fine. I must totally agree with you about handlebar height and being really difficult to stand up. I am 66 years old and really love this bike.
When people will understand that fun is not conditioned by engine capacity, they will enjoy motorcycles with small engines more. The V-Strom 250 is a super cool 🏍 that puts a smile on your face, and most importantly, brings you home every time 😉 Best regards from Romania !🤘
Agree with the age thing. For cars, an 18 yr old could legally pass his driver's license on their 18th birthday and the same day, take a Bugatti Veyron out on the motorway.... Yet for bikes, limits are purely based on engine size - so a 150cc or 250cc with LESS power than a 2-stroke 125cc is illegal. it doesn't make sense. My other half is now starting to ride bikes and she is 40, but limited to a 125cc for 2 years here in Europe. Then she'll have to have more'lessons' and also retake her license test all over again on a 250cc- 500cc, in some cases they only offer slightly more power vs weight.... It's utterly crazy, and VERY expensive!
His reveiw is so funny in places! Yes, I have completed 5000 km on my sx250. 140 kph is 10,000 rpm (red line). 150+ is 11,000 rpm - over the red line. It is a good cruiser! So economic you have to remember to top up for fuel! It has that ESSENTIAL thing about riding gravel rides, riding off road - LIGHTNESS!
Like I said in my insignificant comment last week. For the price I would rather take the Suzuki than the Hero you tested last week. What l like about the Hero is the large screen and the fuel consumption wich you don't mention here . 🆒😎👍!
No interest in the bike, but I like this lad's reviews. The bike looks good, though, especially from the front. My featherlight DR250SH put out 29 bhp. That was in 1991 in Tokyo. You can imagine how quick it was across the city. Nick
I love you channel and all its content but can you please stop the awful tinkly background music It brings absolutely nothing to the reviews whatsoever and annoying enough to make me turn off. Please carry on doing what you do best but without the distracting Din! Keep up the brilliant work.
I have a GS 310. Brilliant bike but thirsty. Looking to swop for V Strom 250. Fuel efficiency makes a big difference and BMW services are expensive. Just get the Suzuki!
Exhaust not endurance enough... So many bits to fix if got into accident. Daily driver for work and munchies, Alright. 😂 EU has restriction for young license holder that usually limits to 10hp 125cc iirc. This bike has basically double. My country, upto 250cc no hp restriction. Learners license can use unlimited cc powerrr. 😅
