Had this bike for a year and it was a blast!! It was not fast but it was easy to ride, reliable and fun!! For me the best adventure/ touring bike for starters. Just sold it and now ready to buy the 650 vstrom... you cannot go wrong with Suzuki..

OK I have read all of the comments so here are my thoughts. I purchased this Vstrom a week ago and so far the bike is performing well. Not able to get the most out of it as I am running it in but for what I use it for it works well. I am 6ft 2in tall and have loads of room. It rides smoothly and for commuting is ideal. Here in NZ our Highway top speed is just 100kmh and the bike handles this with ease. It has plenty of spare oomph for a gentle overtake but you wouldn't want to attempt a truck overtake unless you planned it well. Having said that I had no issues overtaking large trucks with minimal wobble due to the weight. Yes the bike could be lighter but the trade off is that this bike is very stable and holds its own in cross winds. I have ridden many bikes of all sizes over the past 30 years and feel that this bike is a great commuter with the ability to handle gravel roads and the odd bump without stressing the rider out. It handles the daily grind in traffic with ease and as a bike that looks bigger than it is stands out more making it visible to others. Lets get real here this bike is aimed at people like me who want a small cc commuter who at times takes the odd trip to the coast or down a few gravel roads. I plod along but keep up with the traffic flow with ease and don't want to lean right over into the corners like the 'old days'. The weight as I see it is a massive positive as it makes the bike very stable. At the lights in town I have no issues getting away quickly! So by all means wish for an extra 200 cc or a little less weight, sure that would elevate this bike to another level, but for what this bike is I for one think it is great for a learner or a returner to biking or like me just a 53 year old who wants a cheap to run with a bit of fun thrown in commuter.

@fingerhorn4

5 жыл бұрын

What is your problem with overtaking? Trucks almost the world over are limited to around 100 kph, and even less in some countries, yet you say you "wouldn't want to attempt a truck overtake unless you planned it well". This bike EASILY has the power to overtake a truck and will do so more quickly than 95% of normal cars on the road. ALL overtakes require planning !! You do not need 750 cc to overtake.

@georgelinington5093

5 жыл бұрын

@@fingerhorn4 Seriously that's what you took from the reply! Cars are also set speed limits but do they stick to them! Yes over here trucks are meant to stay at 90kmh but do they! no they don't. My comments clearly state the bike has decent highway performance but the instant, get out of trouble acceleration, from 90kmh to above that, is not there as it would be on a larger bike. Of course ALL overtakes need thought my point is on this bike once you commit and end up in that blind spot you wont have the instant additional get out of trouble acceleration you might need, so plan ahead and all will be fine. New Zealand Highways are nearly all single lane and as such attempting an overtake of a truck going 100kmh into oncoming traffic requires thought.

@florme6494

5 жыл бұрын

george linington thanks for your fantastic views on this bike. I visited NZ last year and I completely understand what you mean about overtaking. I own the crf250l rally and it would be the same story if I rode that in your beautiful country.

@luisfelipelagunarivero2699

4 жыл бұрын

only a motorcycle owner, in short, has the last word on the product. I congratulate you on your considerations. If there are shoes for each use, why would we have to put all the bikes in the same bag?

@davidflinch4139

3 жыл бұрын

I own a ktm duke 390 it's not meant for touring but I do as it's quite cheap here in india. I shouldn't complain about this but the bike is uncomfortable over multi day trips, I got bad sore butt at the end of a 7 day riding trip. We have a home brand called Hero , I'm considering between the hero's xpulse 200 is very cheap Suzuki will probably be twice or thrice the price of hero's .

Great review . So many people commenting r missing the mark . This bike is built in India a 3rd world country without the roads of the west to really accommodate more power and speed . It would b great for us in the west 350 to 500 cc out of one of these , but at 500 just get a 650 . This bike at 250 is also great for beginners , shorter, smaller riders ,women to begin riding . Thanks for the great review big fun .

@glendyble4725

4 жыл бұрын

india ? i thought it was chinese made ?

@ekimandersom4478

3 жыл бұрын

Build in China you idiot.

@maskedavenger2578

2 жыл бұрын

No such thing as a beginners bike ,A motorcycle is a motorcycle no matter what size of engine .

A really good review my friend. You covered every aspect and were - in my opinion - totally objective on each point. Enjoyed it very much :)

It’s a capable little bike, fun and easy to ride, and you will keep your licence 👍

Was looking at the 650xt but for the mojoruty of riding I do this bike may be ample and everything’s cheaper .but the price for me is a bit steep and for not a lot more money I can get a used 650 xt with only low mileage,still reasonable running costs with a lot more power. Great review.

I think it's brilliant that Suzuki have brought out these smaller but affordable bikes for A2 License holders and anyone down sizing i did think about a 250 vstrom when they first announced them but i like my little CBR250R brilliant little bike wouldn't mind going up to Haselmere and having a little go myself.

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

+TheManimal Biker yes well worth trying one as appart from a lack of power it's a very good bike and such good value!

Should ideally be called a Parallel Strom 250. Smashing fun review

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

+Jay B haha it should Jay!

Very good review. Thanks. BR

Good video as usual. Keep up the good work Mr. Chops

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

+Flinchy Thumbs thanks matey!

Nice review Chops, finally got around to watching this. I've been intrigued by this bike ever since first seeing it at the 2016 Motorcycle Live. Looks a lot of fun! I'm sure when you said "you won't cross the Sahara on it", there is somebody out there who said "Challenge Accepted!"

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah its an interesting little bike, the perfect city bike offering some luggage etc. Yeah haha, I bet some crazy will try it :-)

Nice vid Chops wasn't keen on the gravel roads fast forwarded that ; D

Real cool little bike! Loved to test ride it here in Holland.

@fingerhorn4

5 жыл бұрын

It is NOT a little bike. It is one of the largest 250 cc bikes produced in history and one of the heaviest (except scooters).

Sounds like a nice bicycle for bobbing about the lanes on a Sunday while thinking about a yummy roast dinner well done chops value your evaluations.

Great little adventure bike! As for more power well it's never enough, is it so therefor make the best of what you have!

It would be great to have a look at this bike, but it's not in Canada yet. Hopefully it will be soon. I saw an article on Autocar India that said the company that makes the 250 engine could be making a 300cc version. They have applied for a patent. Maybe the Vstrom will make it here as a 300. Enjoyed your review.

I raced a Suzuki X7 250cc as a teenager 1979/80, it weighted 144kg, 30hp and was really fun to ride fast. As an older guy now I was looking at the new V-Strom 250 to enjoy a light weight comfortable reasonably priced bike. This bike is listed as a single cylinder. and 167kg curb mass on the New Zealand distributors website.

@carlosandleon

2 ай бұрын

This V strom in the video is no longer manufactured. The single is the V strom 250 SX

Thanks

that's what i call combustion engine downsizing and that's a global trend now! Well rounded bike. I like that.

Front fender seems close to tire for an adventure bike and how comfortable will the ride be with Knobby Tires?

I'm curious does this motorcycle accept any offroad tires or i have to use the factory given tires seems like a potential offroad motorcycle provided it accept duelsport motorcycle tires which you can use both on road and unpaved road any suggestions 🤔

I think its not a bad looker, as far as these modern bikes go. I have a 1980s Honda xl250s, and for the money they want for one of these, i see little point in upgrading. Its almost as heavy as my Honda 650 Revere, but trying to lug that weight with only 25hp. The Kawasaki 300X looks like the best compromise small package with regards weight and power, i think the Suzuki looks better, but having a bigger engine and a bit more poke certainly would help, unless this is really aimed at first time riders. Honda 500X seems to have set a bit of a benchmark with performance and economy. I rode across Europe on a 250xl 30 years ago, and sitting on a motorway with the throttle on the stop gets old real fast, modern motors and oils are great, but still, 8000rpm for hours on end would do my head in.

@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166

4 жыл бұрын

@skaraborgcraft No its actually alot lighter than the Honda 650 revere which weights 223kg wet as apposed to the vstrom 250 wet weight of 188kg which is 35kg lighter.

Looks like a great bit of fun that bike. 80 is pushing it with you on? Haha don't worry I'm big boned too mate haha. It would be good for me then with my little legs. Well happy for ya mate with all these opportunity to ride all these bikes lately keep it up mate well deserved.

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

+Faceless Rebel cheers Mr Rebel 👍

Mr chops I know your a large chops with your weight do you recommend it as a second bike for someone of your chops size.

Mark, host of Biker Bits (youtube channel) was just asking during his Episode 72 , why nobody recommended he check out a Suzuki 250 adventure bike.

great review, seems like a great starter adventure bike, or just commuter

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

+Sergio Kawakid yup exactly perfect commuter bike tbh in city's where top speed isn't an issue

Good

Vai vim para o Brasil?

Only a motorcycle owner, in short, has the last word on the product. I congratulate you on your considerations. If there are shoes for each use, why would we have to put all the bikes in the same bag?

Your posh yet cockney vocals are always entertaining.

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

+one of those guys haha I think I've been hanging around with Womble too long his London roots rubbing off on me 😂😂

That is a pretty heavy bike for 250 cc. About the same weight as my Ninja 650. But I have to applaud for Suzuki for making a bike with a low seat height (3X more of riders who are under 6 ft)

@wolfe1970

Жыл бұрын

Its not that heavy, my Sinnis terrain 125cc is only 14kg lighter with half the power

I think bike hire company's in holiday resorts in Europe will snap them up! Nice one Chops!

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

+Neil Cole yes that's true! The great thing about it is mpg, so frugal. If you want comfort storage and ultimate fuel efficiency then it has it all! Just don't expect to be racing anything hehe

@CanaryRide

6 жыл бұрын

Not really. For this price you can get better bikes for A2 licence.

I will buy it, let' s see how it goes. Thanks 😊

@adammulhall1195

4 жыл бұрын

Juan Noguera hows it gone?

Grewtings Sir .. a fantastic review. i was happy riding with u .. i just also saw a video on the Versys 300, one small positive detail that i think is critical to V-Strom vs Versys is that the former has twin cylinder and should give smoother ride .. could i be wrong there? tQ Sir. Prayers that u r alwayz safe.

@ekimandersom4478

3 жыл бұрын

They both have twin cylinder

See many comment about the weight, and comparing to bigger bike, what they dont realize is any bike has a weight to it, then going up engine size doesn't add alot more weight, When a Sinnis Terrain 125cc is only 14kg lighter than the DL250 you soon realize its not that heavy

I tried it out and even at 1,9m tall (6,2ft) its pretty comfy bike with good ergonomics,which is actually weird thing but I like its narrow tank and ergos more . It fits me better than the bigger Stroms It could be slightly more powerful and have a bigger suspension travel, while maintaining the same low seat hight( more like Versys 300X but with lower flatter seat) So 10-15more hp and 15-20 kg less would be perfect..

I think the greatest draw of this bike is its weight. 25hp are ok for a 250cc and its great asset is the seat height. Short enough that be enjoyed by many riders, but at 188kg is a bit too much. If it was at least 150kg it would be ok.

@maskedavenger2578

3 жыл бұрын

I agree it’s a bit heavy but that makes it more planted & stable on the road .At around 85 mph top speed thats about the same as the old Honda 250 superdream twin 3 valve head ,the Kwacka Scorpion & the old Suzuki GS 250 from the 1980’s that hadn’t been strangled by EURO 4 & crap unleaded juice or catted exhaust pipes & PAIR systems & pipes & clean air gubbins .So all in all a good machine & enough real world performance about 80% of the time what a larger bike is capable or is doing in the real world on public roads .

Sure they could have given it a bit more power with technology today...saying that i havent ridden a 250 since blowing up an x7 back in the early eighties....looks kool enuff for a nippy comfortable little commuter.....its just you've gotta ring the nuts off it to progress. .

I was looking into this one but I find it waaaaay too expensive for its price (at least in my region) and not much of a competition against something like a Yamaha tenere 250, though I do have to admit, the ABS, the instrumentation (and its GENIOUS day/shade transitions) are absolutely amazing, it's like a miniature 650/1000, and its price drives me towards getting a 650 xt instead.

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

I have the 1000 here at the moment borrowed from Suzuki for a month. Review coming soon

@Othusdragonreviews

6 жыл бұрын

The Tenere is ugly af tho

@riveraluciano

6 жыл бұрын

Dragon reviews Yeah, but i can't afford a multistrada/r1200 gsa/1290 saR either so.....

188 Kg is light??? wow. The versys-300 is 175 Kg and I still think a bit heavy for off roading.

@r.i.p2464

3 жыл бұрын

Mt07 is a few kg less and its a 689cc with big fat heavy tires so yeah, you can't call this one light if it weighs just as much as most 650cc naked bikes.

Anyone knows the top speed? I was reading 130kmh. But my ténéré 250cc single cylinder used to deliver a top speed of 146 usually... This cant be possible...

@tanjukara14

5 жыл бұрын

Jessé França ı’ve seen 136kmh on my bike...happily it makes120 but beyond that it requires road to push

Any chance you could get the route after some new green lanes?You went past my house at 10.40 should of popped in and had a go on our motocross track

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

+Alex hogg was a very short route Alex not worth your trouble tbh... but the mx track would have been better! 😀

@Ahogg1992

6 жыл бұрын

Lamb Chop Rides if your ever over that way and fancy a go try message me some how on google+ or somthing we can sort it out got a full range of stuff cr250 kdx220 2x wr450 kx85 trx400 quad and 9 acres to play

come on suzuki! produce it with 400cc engine it will be so so good to ride

Should be 400cc then it's perfect

Why didn't we get this in asia!? We got the v strom 250sx.. single cylinder oil cooled engine. Damn it man.

@prasadpattanashetti6576

5 ай бұрын

Yeah 😢

@Kleadsy

4 ай бұрын

I live in Israel and I have it :)

Hi there, a really great review thanks. Is it the camera or were you all really riding fast? I am glad you mentioned the suspension, because our roads in the UK are shocking. Some questions for you please. 1: How do you think a 6' 2" (me) rider would fair, would it be a little cramped? 2: Can you fit alternative luggage because i noticed that the bike has attachment points for suzuki luggage? 3: I think it would be a great commuter and weekend tourer if you avoid the motorways. What do you think to this point? 4: You mentioned that power is a little lacking. Around where i live (Southport) the limits are 20mph, 50mph on a dual carriageway (with speed cameras) and really, it is impossible to get anywhere is a hurry. Is the power really an issue? I look forward to your reply. Mark

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, yeah suzuki guys didn't have us hanging around 😀 ok questions, I'm also 6'2 and no problem there it's a spacious bike, it's also fine on slower roads it's only on the motorway the lack of cc becomes a problem, or limiting factor should I say. Luggage I think you need the suzuki items as they will fit the bike and yes perfect for commuting 😎

Think this be under under 4 grand by april if it doesn't sell

@fingerhorn4

5 жыл бұрын

It is still too expensive at £4000. For that on a 250 cc I would expect a red carpet entrance to the dealer plus champagne, free panniers, top box, a decent screen and 5 year warranty

"Iannone was a complete asshole" hahah yup, that sounds like every account of an encounter with Andrea Iannone I've ever heard lol

Come on we know you have a new 1290 SDR, videos please 👍

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

+JamieP London haha tomorrow 😉

If I buy a Vstrom, it'll probably be the 650 - not too big and heavy.

@fredricmallberg9337

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the way you are, but if I'm not mistaken the 1000 is only 15 kg heavier than the 650. Pretty weird.

@fingerhorn4

5 жыл бұрын

The 650 Vstrom is heavy and relatively high centre of gravity for those under 5 feet 8 inches. I sold mine as it was just too heavy and high for my height. In all other respects it is a great bike. I wish Suzuki had made this 250cc slightly lighter and slightly more powerful for better cruise speed. Also those hideous V STROM decals are beyond awful and naff.

@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166

4 жыл бұрын

But the vstrom 650 will still be heavier than vstrom 250.

could still have about double the ponies and be A2 compliant, as it stands now this bike is just a repackaging of the inazuma, shame, I really like it, but would have wanted something more, if they bump up to a 400-500cc I'll give it a look, else, is just not worth it for the european market imo

This bike would be perfect if it had 350 to 400cc and have 35 to 40hp.

@sp4msolo724

3 жыл бұрын

If only they would put the drz 400e engine in it.

@maskedavenger2578

2 жыл бұрын

The bike is perfect as it is ,the DRZ engine no good for this style of bike .People should accept a bike for what it is not what they wish it to be .

Nice bike but I disagree that it's a bargain given that it's made in China and no doubt like the 300 Versys (that first I saw in the Philippines ,really liked and WAS a bargain, then was introduced here an eye-watering £2000 dearer which isn't) it's sold much cheaper in Asia. 5 grand for a basic runabout,however nice,isn't a bargain.

Whitby Hall lol, you mean Whittlebury Hall.

you know your on good terrian when youtube's compression shits its pants. Looking at this or an old 650 as first big boy bike

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

+sirico haha yeah that's very true!

@scotwilson4169

6 жыл бұрын

Doing your A2 license? Had a '15 vstrom with a throttle restrictor, absolutely loved it, I wanted more power within a month but it's enough to have fun on. My advice would be get the 650, you'll 100% get bored of the 250 way too quickly. The other option is the cb500x, same weight as this 250 but you get the full 47bhp. Not sure what the laws are on what bikes you can restrict now as it's changed since I did my A2 just over 2 years ago, but if you can still restrict the 650 do that :)

It's as heavy as a Yamaha mt07 🤔 I still don't know why

How is there sunlight in the UK?

@VinayKumar-db4qz

6 жыл бұрын

Rocky Pingale Thanks to global warming.

for asian markets it's perfect, but i think for europe it has to little power for the money...

@ripmax333

6 жыл бұрын

more like little power for it's weight, it should be at least a 300 or preferably a 400cc for it's weight.

@MOTOFLIXGARAGE

6 жыл бұрын

In Asian market same bike is available named as Inazuma and it failed to get good response because of its Greedy pricing and over weight.

If you are 8 stone like me it will pull a bit quicker

Will it seriously cruise comfortably at 60mph all day?

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

+iniakpmarc28 yes it will, nothing over though

@skaraborgcraft

5 жыл бұрын

Really? My 1980 Honda xl250 would cruise at 70mph all day long, throttle on the stop. (except for long steep hills). I reckon even with just 25hp, there is scope for changing sprockets to gain a bit more speed, or lower revs at 70mph. I heard they top out around 85mph, and 70mph was no problem to maintain........till you add some luggage!

Is the bike to big for someone that's under 6 foot? ( I'm 5'6 )

@parth2220

3 жыл бұрын

Well i am 5'8" n half inches tall, and I some how managed on this bike, so will you I guess, seat height was not to much only 835 mm!

@peteg2785

3 жыл бұрын

I am only 5’5’’ and can get both feet on the ground! Seat hight is 800mm. And because I’m a lightweight the power to weight ratio is of no consequence. Love my V Strom250!

188kg... did I hear that right? Thats hugely heavy for a little engine like that!

@zzxx33mh

6 жыл бұрын

I think the Versys 300 is the best overall among the 3 new entry.. we are glad for having these mini 'Adventure' dual purpose..the Versys is KLR300..

If you were silent, then I would listen to the sound of the engine ....

“1:40-1:46”

188 kg bike is light ?

@fiaa01

6 жыл бұрын

Extremely light

@Othusdragonreviews

6 жыл бұрын

Super light for an ADV

@brodarrin

6 жыл бұрын

Same thought I had, it's only a 250cc. I expected it would be lighter than my f650gs.

@Dimas-rs4vs

6 жыл бұрын

my kawasaki z650 only 172kg wet weight, so for 250cc i think vstorm over weight

@mattingray5651

5 жыл бұрын

Agree. Too heavy for a 25 hp bike. It is power/weight ratio we are talking about here.

Bottie approval !!!

Meh. 25bhp is enough for a commuter bike but that's about it really. Wish they would make a successor to the DRZ.

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

+Crana yes it's lacking in power you have to work it very hard to make quick progress. New SM would be epic

@fingerhorn4

5 жыл бұрын

Nonsense. People have gone round the world on 250 cc bikes. The "commuter" obsession is a brain washing myth promoted by luddite, out-of-touch, HP power obsessed low IQ motorcycle journalists.

Don't compare this to 300cc bikes. In Japan bikes up to 250cc are exempt from costly vehicle inspections.

@FedericoLucchi

3 жыл бұрын

In China you still need the inspections, but 250cc and less are much cheaper to register. The V-Storm 250 is definitely a great option for adventure, or even touring as 250cc is fast enough for highways

Good review. Good bike but I would never buy a motorcycle with massive, hideous, advertising V S T R OM decals on the front. Naff, tasteless, garish, tawdry and ostentatious. If Suzuki removed them or they were strippable decals then maybe. However, you say this bike has luggage options: at £4,500 for the bare bike this means you are up to £5,500 with a couple of panniers or top box plus decent screen/tyres and additions. That make this bike ludicrously over-priced for a modest, way overweight 250 cc machine. In real terms this machine is almost twice what a 250 cc cost 15 years ago. Bike manufacturers are taking the micky. Why are you bike journalists not speaking out against these total rip offs? BTW in the UK dollars equal pounds as far as motorcycles are concerned. Why are we paying 33% more for our motorcycles compared with the US?

@maskedavenger2578

3 жыл бұрын

I got mine for £ 3,495 ex demo in mint condition with less than 1,000 miles on clock .2018 model in yellow .Bought a givi top case for about 90 quid ,metal ones are too heavy & hard panniers stick out too far .Fitted Oxford hand guards to stop wind blast on hands .Just need to order main stand & screen deflector .Bike runs as smooth as a Swiss watch ,positive typical Suzuki gears snick into place ,nice clutch .plenty of real world performance for British roads & speed limits plus cameras & unmarked coppers ..plenty of tie down fixing points for tents & wet bags .Bike sips the juice, cheap to tax & insure ,easy to service .& as adventure style bikes go .looks better than all except for the Honda African twin .Could turn out to be the most useful utility bike I ever owned including my Honda Cubs from the 1970’s .I downsized to make room for my 250 strom .

188 kg is a bit too much for 25Hp

@georgelinington5093

5 жыл бұрын

Yep I thought it might be a bit heavy but in reality it is a bonus as a commuter who does a few km's om 100kmh roads it is a bonus. It keeps the bike stable and allows it not to be blown all over the road. I have had the bike for a month now and done a mix of country rides, highways and daily city commute. Highways, well yep if you are going to be doing hours on these then maybe look at a slightly bigger engine, this bike copes for me well and over here in NZ cruises well at 100kmh for the time I am doing that. Country roads, this bike is fantastic on those, easy to flick around and comfy as well. The weight I just dont feel it riding these roads. Daily commute again this bike laps it up, is easy to ride and great. So while I get people might focus on the power to weight ratio my advice is ride it. I also agree with others that if they made this a 400cc it would blow away many of the competitors, but again its all about personal choice

@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166

4 жыл бұрын

@@georgelinington5093 Better still they should have made a 500cc version which would have made a lot of sense and would not have been that much heavier that the storm 250.

@ekimandersom4478

3 жыл бұрын

@@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166 Then you might as well buy the 650

@friktionrc

7 ай бұрын

@@ekimandersom4478well said! …and may I add, if folks go for a 650 when wanting more power, may as well go for the vstrom 1k lol I do sometimes wonder who and why some folks go chasing more power. I mean this is the UK, and not everyone lives in the rural area where there isn’t much traffic. Many of us live in /near cities where pot holes, speedbumps and speed cameras are the order of the day.

Yeah. Apparently it has proven quite efficient in transporting luggage loaded with Hello Kitty Soft Toys in rural England. Otherwise, people prefer the CFMoto 650MT as a genuine workhorse.

@renano95

2 жыл бұрын

This has like a 3rd of the cc, not a fair comparison

lighter? it's heaviest in 250cc class

@fingerhorn4

5 жыл бұрын

It is also ridiculously expensive for a 250 cc. The Motorcycle industry is taking the piss on pricing. You can buy a very decent car (one year old) for the same price.

@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166

4 жыл бұрын

@@fingerhorn4 But you won't get a decent 1 year old car for that money unless it's a very very small cheap car like kia or something like that.

:( no pasan de 60km/h, esa maquina por lo menos debería alcanzar por lo menos los 145km/m. Parecen viejitas en scooter....

@pablolarrea4056

6 жыл бұрын

mourinho Están en Inglaterra, el velocímetro está en millas por hora. Si ves q pone 50, están yendo a 80 km por hora y por zonas estrechas y demás esta bien

@juannoguera1628

5 жыл бұрын

Ellos hablan de 70 pero millas eso toca multiplicarlo por 1,64 eso da como , eso da como 115 km por hora, yo he visto reviews donde la ponen andar a 140 , igual es mas q suficiente para un beginner,como dicen en el video q esta hecha la moto.

"Massive, massive, MASSIVE thanks to Suzuki for inviting me to this." And it shows. What a pity they had not invited an independent tester.

Botty approval is important.

Exactly what India needs but won't get.

@nishanth1981

6 жыл бұрын

Basically inazuma but looks better , I need to modify my inazuma to look more like this

My 125cc 2stroke has more power than that. Who would want to buy A2 license and get a bike with less power than an A1 bike.

People use push bicycle for dventure .so way not 250cc.

But does it wheelie ?

@LambChopRides

6 жыл бұрын

+Karl pickering no I did try 😉😉

@wheresmylplate1965

6 жыл бұрын

Thought you'd have to try lol . My old 86 vespa or cub90 probably wheelies easier then that Lol.

No traction control.... Hahahahahahahahahahaa what you traction control for a 250 cc bike

Its actually very very heavy vs Honda 250 Rally or Kawasaki Versus X-300 and underpowered!

@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166

4 жыл бұрын

@photo2015 Its heavier because it has a larger frame and fuel tank and a longer stroke engine than the Honda 250 rally and 300 versus

@maskedavenger2578

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not underpowered for a 250 , The bike has a top speed of 85 mph ,cruises all day at realistic touring speeds . The Honda 250 rally is only a glorified mountain cycle with an engine & useless on the road .The x 300 is a different capacity size engine so it’s not fair to make a comparison with the little Strom although I did.,& still preferred the Suzuki brand .HP & top speed isn’t everything ..

It's a single cylinder engine not parallel twin

@problemslayer3538

4 ай бұрын

Information online shows it to be a twin

@evanmcknight2566

2 ай бұрын

It’s a parallel twin. Suzuki also make a single cylinder 250 adv bike, but it’s not this particular bike.

@jordanzzzh

2 ай бұрын

its the same engine as the inazuma and the gsx250r... parallel twin.... but there's a new single cylinder v strom 250 sx for the asian and australian market much cheaper than this one... This one is the Suzuki V-Strom 250 DL.... much smoother engine than the V-strom 250 SX... Both are for sale in my country, Mauiritus.... one at MUR 162k and the other at MUR 335k.... I'll let you guest which one costs how much.... 😅

@DavidBcc

Ай бұрын

The international version is a twin.

I was interested in this bike and finding out more about it...unfortunately the reviewer is almost as nauseating as the ex MotoGP commentator Julian Ryder (now thankfully retired!) so I could only stomach a third of the review.....so KTM Duke it is!

@michaelj.kastner5165

4 жыл бұрын

Are you High ? Chops is one of the BEST motorcycle nuts on KZread!!! He is extremely honest and very informative!! I bet if i had a flat he would be the type of guy to stop and help!!! Go Chops!!

@maskedavenger2578

2 жыл бұрын

KTM won’t be half as reliable than the little V strom .

"188 kilos wet is creditably light for an adventure bike " - for a 250 cc ad bike are you kidding us ???

@fatpigeonadventurerider2118

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly 🤣

@wolfe1970

Жыл бұрын

A sinnis terrain 125cc is only 14kg lighter than this bike

@emsenjansgasten

Жыл бұрын

The 188kg are not a problem,so easy to handle this bike..you must try..

@AbdurrahmanZedSaeed

Жыл бұрын

Try 2014 ninja 250, the dry weight is 180kilo

They are way too expensive for what they are.

@fredbiscuit...413

6 жыл бұрын

I disagree my friend. I think they are great value for what they are - so much so - I bought one myself and I absolutely love it. This review swayed me and was spot-on. Take one for a test-drive and see if your opinion stays the same! Happy biking my friend :)

@georginiuss

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Fred, I´m from argentina, and today I was looking at this vstrom 250 in my city. I just love it, it seems to have great quality in every part. Can you tell me whats your opinion as an owner. I want a bike to move in my city and for some trips on weekends and vacations. I don´t care a lot about speed, just to have decent cruise speed for travelling on highways. Thank you. Greetings from argentina.

@fingerhorn4

5 жыл бұрын

@@fredbiscuit...413 You must be very new to the motorcycle world. Even with Euro 4 and other regulations, plus ABS, this kind of bike in real terms would cost almost HALF what the current price is around 20 years ago, and I mean in real terms. 250 cc bikes are WAY over-priced, but it appears that obedient and naive people are willing to pay whatever manufacturers ask, which is why they get away with such ridiculous prices. I grant you it is a fine bike (except for those hideous decals) but honestly, you can buy a whole car, nearly new, and in very good condition, for the same price.

@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166

4 жыл бұрын

@@fredbiscuit...413 I was actually thinking of getting a vstrom 250 myself very shortly and does it handle well in tight bends and does it punch above its weight like all the other suzuki bikes in the past.

25 hp 188kg = sucks

@fingerhorn4

5 жыл бұрын

25 hp and £4500 sucks even more!

25 hp is a joke.

@bike4137

4 жыл бұрын

your missus is a joke

@Jack-zk6yt

3 жыл бұрын

At least its a2 compliant

@happyjalapeno9397

3 жыл бұрын

its a 250...

@maskedavenger2578

3 жыл бұрын

People have circumnavigated the globe on c 90 ‘s with only a quarter of the 250 V stroms horsepower .The bike does around 85 mph pulling 180 kgs plus rider & swag ,we have National speed limits of 70 mph ,how much power do you need in a real world scenario .I owned large bikes & found myself mostly doing speeds around 30 to 60 mph for 90 % of the time & guzzling juice ,paying larger on road taxes & insurance .The Enfield Himalayan is 410 c.c & only 24 horsepower & is a proven off & on road tourer in extreme mountainous conditions on every continent .Horsepower isn’t everything don’t be taken in by the elitist Motorcycle press or GS fan boys ,who don’t even know where their spark plug is located .

@MichaelWilliams-jc2ui

2 жыл бұрын

I took my 9.5hp triumph tiger cub on a 3 month continental tour 2 up, tent and camping gear. 3 months, 4000mls later and she didn’t miss a beat. 25hp, luxury lad! Don’t knock it!

*SORRY PLEASE CORRECT ME IF A AM WRONG THIS BRITON JUST SAID 198KG WET? IT WASN'T 188KG WET (ALL FLUIDS ON FUEL TANK)FUCK IT DUDE BY THAT PRICE I WILL PUT SO.E MORE DOLLARS TO BOUGHTA CF MOTO GT 650 WITH THE WELL PROVED 2 CYLINDER ENGINE 72 HP OF THE NINJA 650 PLUS IS LIKE U$D 2000 CHEAPER*

@ekimandersom4478

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations

comparing to versys 300 this is crap bike

@rhiannonstudios

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah just bought one myself, some say they are underpowered but mine goes like shit off a shovel, got the same kind of pull as my Bonneville 900 up to 70, but handles a lot better and gets a lot more mpg, love it 👍🏻

@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166

4 жыл бұрын

@michal s It is not a crap bike and rides brilliantly and has decent power for a 250 and has a more refined engine than the versys 300 which adds up to a pleasant riding experience and only has a single camshaft engine with 2 valves per piston where as the versys has 2 camshafts and 4 valves per piston and a bigger engine which is an unfair comparison.

@maskedavenger2578

2 жыл бұрын

This bike is a 250 & therefore should only be compared to one .