Okay I own this bike and I just did a 2k round trip in about a 8 days . So here's my take on this Pros : 1. The engine is mighty refined and revs freely and beautifully 2. The cruising speed is anywhere between 90-110 . If you're gentle with the throttle you might end up with a fuel eco of 40kmpl 3. The suspension is so well damped , make sure you maintain the tyre pressures as suggested in the manual 4. A lot of luggage carrying capacity and space in general Cons : 1. The Headlights are absolutely disgusting , they have good spread but absolutely no intensity especially on the highways 2. The windshield is not very usable , once you're doing triple digit speeds , There is a lot of buffeting slightly above your brow I'm hoping this helps . In my opinion , I wanted something that's comfortable and has linear and smooth power delivery , and this bike delivers that in spades . If you like it , go for it

Finally after so many years, we are getting bikes that are best suited for Indian city streets- an Adv bike!

Suzuki made this mechine for those who complains about the lack of touring ability on sf250 (due to aggressive posture) and naked 250 (due to wind blast+ both the siblings has slight upswept seating which is not comfortable for long tour). Now the sx250 got all the bells and whistles to much miles (not for adventure stuff) with out any buttache, back pain wrist pain. The cosmetic upgrade like good wind screen , much needed 205 mm of ground clearance comfy seat longer while base is worth that 30k price hike.. as for comparison the adv250 is still more expensive than sx250.. also D400 is another valueable price to performance package is a worthy competitor for SX250..

@siraqram8388

2 жыл бұрын

Abhirup bro, my height is 5.5 and I am less tourer but usually do city and highway ride, can I go for it..? Plz reply 🙏

@user-pv7ir7tv8c

2 жыл бұрын

SF250 don't have aggressive posture..

@antonyjoseph2936

2 жыл бұрын

Himalayan and Yezdi has reliability issues..Ktm adv 250 doesnt have the same reliability of suzuki....so unless until hardcore offroading is not in the list...this one makes sense

@shreyaskulkarni9233

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed on every point! Though I would choose this bike for its slight soft off-road ability over Dominar 250 or even Dominar 400. And being a Suzuki gixxer 160 cc user i trust the engine.

@Sarthak1710

2 жыл бұрын

D400 is a good competition to the sx but i think the sx has a better stand here. The instrument cluster is far better suited for touring,and while it's not much off-road capable,it is certainly better than d400.

Even after 5 years of first offroad bike laaunch in india by any maker, still waiting for that perfect bike. This was ver very close as it has quality, reliability, powerful engine, but on shock absorber disappointed. Can we add xpulse shock absorber to this bike or can we add BMW GS shock absorber to this bike? And then we have perfect bike for india.

I took a test ride of this machine, wow what a engine, handling, nimble & connected this bike is.

Lovely machine .. good for daily rides... And occasional highway tours..... Can't ask for more from a 250cc machine..... 👍👍

@shreyaskulkarni9233

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@crescentmoon256

2 жыл бұрын

what bike do you have ?

@saishravan3517

2 жыл бұрын

Suzuki is great for mileage

Thanks for the video. And a huge shout out to Autocar team for selecting the venue as Marine Drive and nearby areas in Bhubaneswar , Odisha. The roads are superb and definitely deserve more publicity 😀

@shaktimohanty707

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree.. they don’t need any publicity. The lesser the tourists the better, less chaos

Good to see you guys in odisha after a while. :)

Thank you Autocar making this beautiful and amazing video with Suzuki 250 machine with drive along Puri-Konark coastal roads😇👌🤩🛣️. Awaiting for another new videos with our amazing location in Odisha. Thankyou @Autocar

This could be a great bike for people seeking adventure & explore places without burning their pockets

Finer details like offset front wheel axle and swing arm are well pointed here, Good review overall! 👍

This will sell way better than competition (250 adventure ktm & benelli trk 251)👍

@abhiparab9294

2 жыл бұрын

It will be hepful and good for pocket thats the best thing..also..

Thank you for an awesome if not perfectly executed review. Everything I wanted to know was covered and will wait for the comprehensive coverage.

And beauty of Puri konark Marine drive ❤️

Hoping to see these on the roads soon. Good one by Suzuki

Just love this bike.. I wish the price was little aggressive though..

Go for Mahindra Mojo instead for almost same price. Trust me guys Mojo's rock solid double cradle chassie, torquey 295cc liquid cooled engine's refinement and overall built quality is another level. Honestly saying it is India's best bike for touring under 3lac. Just take a test ride of Mojo and you will realise what an amazing machine it is.

@msi9209

2 жыл бұрын

What about after sales service of Mahindra?😃

Can we install handle bar risers in this bike? The length of clutch or break wires allow it?

wow , looks like u shot the video in Puri Konark marine drive. awesome 😍🤩

@aryaarijit280

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!!

02:11 Neat and classy !

I like this baby v storm. Its way better than some expensive chassis breaking bikes from some manufacturers.

Fantastic bike, just wish the stock exhaust was a bit higher, but nothing an aftermarket part can't fix in that regard.

Suzuki should have improved 1.Exhaust design and much more higher position 2.Suspension travel should have been increased( upside down would have made beauty) 3.15lit petrol capasity 4. Hazard light 5. Adjustable wind screen 6.back triangular light feels old..😌

I knew it was Odisha from the beaches! Hope you guys had a good time here..

It is f**king good for highway tours with an easy cruising speed range reaching 110-120, a mileage approaching 40 and a refinement beating any other single cylinder bike worth touring. And IT DOESN’T STOP HERE. Despite what the spec sheet suggests about the suspension, it works PRETTY GOOD off road. A key message for everyone is ground clearance, supple rear suspension (more comfortable than Himalayan mind you) and yet suspension not bottoming out, and the tyres make this bike very capable on difficult roads including Indian bikers’ favourite ones these days. Even on off roads I think that usual people will find hard to use even 40% of Himalayan’s suspension because firstly it is relatively stiff, and secondly, people won’t risk thrashing the bike that hard as you need serious skill for that and you don’t want to fall and soil your luggage or face the pillion’s anger haha. Yes BMW GS 310 is a different story.. its suspension travel is worth it for a usual buyer as it is actually usable for an average trail explorer due to its very cushy ride. But that amazing machine also costs 1 lakh more than this.

Lovely Bike Suzuki Vstorm 250 SX waiting for it eagerly in Nepal.

I would say that you are incorrect about the suspension setup though. Owing a Gixxer 250, I've taken it over some pretty rough terrain (Himalyan territory) since those roads were washed by landslides and the bike performed surprisingly well for it's kind and still no rattles or squeaks from it. However got a puncture but that's fixable. I have high hopes for this Suzuki.

The video is indeed shot here in Puri and Konark marine drive🥳🥳

@alijawad_19

2 жыл бұрын

Lovely location 👌

How is the suspension for city potholes

I own Gixxer naked bike the only problem I have is suspension which is not good for city travel, hope that's been taken care here.

Shot in Konark, Odisha. 😍😍

Hiiiiii Autocar India....... Appreciate your efforts!!!!!!! 💥🏍️💥

I love the design...i will take. a test ride next month

Xpulse 200 4V or V storm or yezdi adventure if budget-constrained?

thanks sir,You review inspired me to buy one great machine..I am SUV CRAZY BUT WHEN I OWNED VSTROM..I LIKE ONLY BIKES,250,650,1050 AND NOW 8000DE..I PERSONALLY APPRECIATE YOU HONESTY AND SINCRERITY TO MOTIVATE ME TO BE A RIDER WITH THE BASE MODEL REGARDS VIRENDRADR

Lets hope for good for this. As bajaj launched as 200 pulsar,but didnt sold well.

please suggest by a video-- best touring bike/ long distance 300 KM per day puncture-resistant tires under 1.5 lakh ???

I love silence when we drive so ❤ Suzuki

It's good, but no LED improvement on blinkers carrying an old model tail light

Thank u Autocar for choosing this location hell lots of love from #Bhubaneswar

Been owning Gixxer sf250 since 2020 it is a lovely and peppy engine great value for money motorcycle but for vstorm they should have tweaked engine giving 1 bhp and 1nm more

Power comes after 4k RPM, so you can ride well in the city and not use too much fuel, over 4k, it turns into a beast!

Nice to see Puri-Konark road for review...

Bungee hooks on pillion footrest hanger??

Segment killer is here 🔥 Wish they offered Slipper clutch, bigger fuel tank and a better tail lamp

@shreyasdharashivkar8027

2 жыл бұрын

Ew

@Anonymous-qx9hs

2 жыл бұрын

On...what basis ?

@satheeshbalakrishnan1657

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, needed sleeker LED winkers too at this price point!

@NikhilKumarM

2 жыл бұрын

@@Anonymous-qx9hs I have gixxer 250 and it would've been better with a bigger fuel tank.

@nnlniclb

2 жыл бұрын

Better tail lamp I agree. But slipper clutch isn't really necessary unless you are riding like a racer on the roads. Even then non-slipper clutch bikes are more fun. Fuel Tank is also fine not too bad.

would love to see a yamaha off roader in 200-300cc segment....

Lovely great suzuki 👌👌👌✌️awesome ride

Does it have parking hazard lights setting?

As someone who's a bit taller than the reviewer, i have to say that footpeg position gives me pause when thinking about touring comfort

Why won't Suzuki launch the Suzuki DRZ Sm ?

For the first time, this video has been made in Odisha, Puri Konark Marine Drive road. ❤️ .

My father is 5 . 11 and he is 80 kg so the vstorm bike looks perfect on him . The riding position is very comfortable. The power is very good for his taste . X pulse and himalayan looks and engine do not suit his taste . I love its look as it looks big and had bits of bmw 310 gs . We are going to take a test ride of ktm adventure 250 as well and then go for one of these in few months .

Great review !

Location seems familiar to me is it paradeep, Odisha?

why kick start removed in latest models

The most awaited video

They priced it out of the competition! Great bike, Iconic brand name ambitious pricing. When will Suzuki learn?

Lovely review 👍🏻

Was waiting for the review . As expected, suspension travel is big let down as expected. Suzuki should watch this review and rectify the mistake they made . Otherwise it was nice bike.

Damn I'd like to have one of these but none in the U.S.

Suzuki Engine Reliability is 👌🔥🙏

Is this place Odisha chandrabhaga?

So it’s just a SF250 with some adventure cosmetics? At least they could have gone with a long travel supension and a revised gearing for better off-road performance.

@HELMETDUDE

2 жыл бұрын

its suzuki, not tvs or bajaj, no point of new tech and advancements if the bike engine doesnt perform the way it should, bike vibrates and after 15-20km, things start to fall apart, if suzuki aint giving few minor changes , whats more important is quality & engine reliability, thats what needed most, not some cosmetic changes as you said, lights design fuel capacity being 250 already etc, in long run, quality matters over quantity and being a bajaj and tvs owner, i realized only those brand gives quantity which lacks quality. P.s with every year updates lol

Suzuki needs to add USD front forks and slipper clutch on the Gixxer 250 and promote it heavily to pull customers to the showroom. This V- Strom won't do anything for Suzuki in the long run. Pathetic aftersales service, parts availability are the main issues why they aren't selling any bikes at all, else people are buying up even the overpriced MT-15.

@PRO2358

2 жыл бұрын

Agree regarding the SVCs

@HariKrishnan-pe3ft

2 жыл бұрын

Not the way of Suzuki.

@user-pv7ir7tv8c

2 жыл бұрын

If you asking for more suspension travel that may make sense. USD are not really required for this and remember even middle weight Suzuki, Kawasaki's don't even get it. Slipper clutch is good to have but for tourer category it is very much optional.. Service, Parts and Engineer's knowledge have to improve though!

I think this video is filmed in Puri , Odisha .

The biggest drawback for gixer 250, is stiffer suspension. Should have addressed that first

How is the pickup ?

First! and loving the intro

Its in Marine Drive, Odisha 😍😍😍😍😍😍....

Square headlight will look cool

Shooting in odisha puri-konark Maine drive and bits at patia

And the location is puri konark coastal road♥️♥️♥️

A beatyful SUV on two wheels...!!!

This over the current Himalayan for me

Where's the location?

Shoot location is in Puri, Odisha is it?

@VineetSahuvs

2 жыл бұрын

5'10" as said in the video itself

@VineetSahuvs

2 жыл бұрын

+1

now they should give liquid cool as this is a tourer bike

I love this machine

Voy a ahorrar para comprarla cuando venga a América

@mangeshborudeagri.officer8952

2 жыл бұрын

P

@jagadeeshbabuk

2 жыл бұрын

De dónde vives amigo?

Suzuki engine best in segment

This can give compensation to BMW 310.Gs.

Why don't they sell this in South Korea?

Compare with ktm 250adv

Amazing bike

Japanese quality 🔥

CLUTCH IS HEAVVY , CONSTNT BUZZY ENGINE WHICH MATTERS A LOT , COMMON PEOPLE TALK ABOUT REFINEMENT OTHER THAN ADV capability which every one is talking, I RIDE BENCH MARK HNESS CB 350

no need to go offroad, our proper indian roads are as good as offroad.

What about long ride ⁉️

This review and the bike are both quite underwhelming. He is right about the taillights though, they don’t really work with the rest of the design. I don’t the wheels work that well either. Maybe I had too many expectations from this bike.

Not convinced with the pillion seat and pillion foot peg

A road bike with a v Strom badge

Pros... ADV Looks, Performance, Fuel efficiency, Ride & Handling & Low maintenance cost...... Cons...... Less Suspension Travel (at least 170mm like KTM 250 ADV) Higher Price Tag ( 1.99 Lakh price is worth to pay) Off road abilities. .....

Can we reduce seat height to 790 mm?

@harsha741

2 жыл бұрын

Guess only to 805

@calvin_abraham

2 жыл бұрын

You’ll have to remove the seat and sit without the seat

@sidss8707

2 жыл бұрын

805 I guess.. If I bought I might lower it

Good👍

Liquid cooling system is missing and worst handle otherthan this bike is good

Ignore the bike.....just look at that background view 🙌🏻💯 which location any guesses?

i love this bike

Reduce the price of vstorm 650

it's priced near the Himalayan. why is that

Disappointed because its an exact specs of gixer 250.. just body panel difference...