I have had my Motorcycle License for more than 50 Years, and literally owned and / ridden DOZENS of Bikes. I'm 69 now, and still love to ride. I have a part-time job, and currently own a Gixxer 250 as a commuter. I have not ridden a Vstrom 250 as they are NOT Available here in the States. But, I WANT ONE! And, as much as I like my GSX, I would sell it in a hot minute in favor of this Vstrom!

Have one since 2018, and I can tell you, is a great bike. Of course 25 hp sometimes are not enough, and it is not a fast bike, but damm is comfortable, reliable, well and quality designed and built and so cheap to maintain. The consumption is amazing!!

@ekimandersom4478

3 жыл бұрын

3000miles service interval is not cheap to maintain!

@maskedavenger2578

2 жыл бұрын

@@ekimandersom4478 It is cheap to maintain if you service it yourself .The valves are simple screw & nut adjustment .the rest is standard oil & filter change ,& checks of brakes ,wheels ,suspension ,swing arm bushes ,steering ,clutch ,throttle check & adjustment ,lights ,spark plugs & electrics . You can’t get much more simple or cheap to service .

@rhiannonstudios

Жыл бұрын

@@ekimandersom4478 Yeah it’s simple and cheap to maintain, valve checks are easy, oil and filter, coolant all a doddle, it’s a beauty 👍🏻

First I always enjoy your videos😀👍 Just came from a testride on this small V-strom and this bike is very comfortable and easy to ride. Good sitting position. I'm 5'8 and had no problem having my feet solid on the ground. It doesn't feel like a small bike at all. Some buffeting at my helmet but maybe another screen will fix that. Great small dash with all you need and very clear to read even with the sun right in the dash. What surprised me was that it doesn't feel slow at least not in the city. At 55 mph in 6th gear I just rolled on the throttle to 65 in no time, but the revs sounds and feel high like I needed a 7th gear, but no vibrations at all. I didn't have time to go on the highway but it should capable of doing that. For a beginner the throttle handling and clutch is super easy to handle. Keep up the good work👍 Peace from 🇩🇰

Nice little review, so many folk dismiss the smaller capacity bikes, but they can be a lot of fun to ride! :-)

Now this is a video im excited to watch!

My last bike was an old 1200 Goldwing and I've just bought a 250 V strom. I was so surprised at how smooth and quiet and easy this bike is to ride. It's well worth the money. I bought it also for the fact it's higher for a taller rider and way more comfortable than most of the cramped bikes these days.

Had mine a month now 2020 model it is a replacement for my Himalayan and I love it im 16 stone and it carrys me n the mrs very well we did 263 miles one Saturday two up a nice mix of roads including M25 very happy with the baby strom

@olafscarrot1400

2 жыл бұрын

How do you compare it to the Himalayan......I would love to know

Some countries, like China and Japan, offer lower registration fees and/or lower inspection requirements for bikes with 250cc and less. Definitely makes sense to have a bike like this one, that offers pretty much the best performance for its displacement.

I use a Honda SH125i for food deliveries and love riding it. I did an A1 just to get rid of the L plate. Even though I'm getting on a bit now, I will try get my A2 next year, as I won't have to retake the theory test from A1 to A2. This bike interests me a lot, it's a nice looking bike, not too tall, very economical and having done around 60,000 miles between my Vespa primavera and the SH, the absence of a lot of power does not really bother me. I sometimes spend just under 4 minutes on a motorway to get to a pick up point with the throttle wide open, does 65 mph. Can't say I'm a motorway fan, as I enjoy the ride and like looking around. I love that it's a twin cylinder. Nice review!!!

Always great reviews

Great review for a super funny bilke 🤘🏻 Regards from Romania !

Just ordered my 250 strom this morning, just seen this excellent video, now I have to wait till next Wednesday before it arrives I am now chomping at the bit.

@joshuaarthur3151

2 жыл бұрын

you all probably dont give a shit but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I was stupid lost the password. I appreciate any help you can give me

@richardcaspian4414

2 жыл бұрын

@Joshua Arthur Instablaster ;)

@joshuaarthur3151

2 жыл бұрын

@Richard Caspian i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm trying it out atm. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@joshuaarthur3151

2 жыл бұрын

@Richard Caspian it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much, you really help me out :D

@richardcaspian4414

2 жыл бұрын

@Joshua Arthur happy to help :D

Great review. Almost got me talked into one. I will have to keep it in mind when I start looking for a smaller, lighter, do a bit of everything bike. Thank you as always.

You have seemed to have gotten better camera quality and mic quality, where is the position of your mic and what cameras and mic did you use in this video? thanks!

I need to remember to try one of these one day. If it's as nice of a bike as you experienced, I hope it's the same to me. Only change I'd make is a bit louder of an exhaust.

At 5:26 if you take that right turn and follow through Newton Valence is brings you out just outside Farringdon , Bahnstormers.

picking one up next week as my starter bike

excellent review.....well done

Great review subscribed

Just thought I would ask what are your thoughts on the sinnis rs 125

Hey Spicy - I’m sure you may have covered this in another video of yours, but I just noticed in this video that you are using Drift cameras, and a Sena- May I ask, which Drift cameras do you use, and for your audio are you using a specific mic? Are you piggybacking off the Sena mic (if thats possible) or have you effectively got two mica inside your lid? Cheers bud

@spicy110

5 жыл бұрын

It's a drift ghost s (discontinued ) with a modified sena boom mic plugged in. But has nothing to do with the sena on the other side.

Hi, could you do a test on the ribbed tickler and the black mamba condoms? And if you could use the Go Pro 5 with some drone footage that would be great. Your views would go through the roof!

I feel like the second camera angle should be pointing either straightforward/ at the front wheel/ rear wheel/ chain etc rather than facing up at your face which is washed out because of the bright sky. Just a thought

Thanks for this review and for 650 and 1000 ridden back to back. I'd say that many people found them important in their decision making process. I was thinking that Kawasaki Versys 300 would be very interesting point to compare against this small v-strom. Maybe you could consider to review it some time in the future?

I called vstroms vstorms for over a year and nobody corrected me.

@fintandonnelly8742

5 жыл бұрын

I did the exact same

@Arc441

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@markcollins5026

3 жыл бұрын

Man, l like vstorm better !

Ive traded in my Sinnis Terrain 125cc for a DL250, I had the DL650 adventure bike and it was great at covering long distances on the motorways, but day trips B roads they are too big, i went small, but too small, the 125 just isnt quick enough when you gotta pop onto a A road for a few miles, whereas the 250 can sit on a A road all day long, Surprised the wight difference in only 14kg between the 2, and the DL250 still does 85mpg and the lower tax band, and cheaper insurance than the 125cc weirdly, i think its a perfect sweet spot, surprised Suzuki dropped making these after just 4 years, as prices go up i feel many more will look at the smaller bikes

RE-The Mirrors. I had a DR650 that had the same situation. I went with aftermarket Glass and got a wider view.

I dont think I have ever seen such a through review..ever. well done spicy.

@spicy110

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude, So much easier to cover all basis when they don't have 5000 modes to cover 😂

Being a bit taller than me and having bad knees you are my perfect test rider, my back is OK at the moment. I am just over 60 and never ridden a bike, I am hoping to take my test before Xmas this year and was planning on buying a new RE Himalayan BS4, one reason is I live 10 mins away from the north of Salisbury plain and can use the dirt / stone roads at the weekends. Looking around I have my eye on the Benelli TRK502X, the Zontes T310 ADV and now this Vstrom 250, but I like the look of a 2016 Triumph Tiger 800 - not sure what to buy? This is a nice and simple well designed machine - Dhow! not sure what to do?

@spicy110

5 жыл бұрын

If you want to use it off road a lot consider weight as a lighter bike is way easier to handle. Best of luck! 👍

Great review and I was delighted that it was 25mins long 👌 I really liked it, such a shame it costs a behemoth €6250 here in Ireland compared to I think £4599 in the UK. Great All rounder though 👍👍

@missadventuresmotorcycledi2773

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah crazy difference in the prices.

@maycrotch8576

3 жыл бұрын

@@missadventuresmotorcycledi2773 we get ripped off something savage here. Even the lexmotos are ridiculously expensive here. I would buy one on the strength of spicys reviews if the price was similar to the uk

@missadventuresmotorcycledi2773

3 жыл бұрын

@@maycrotch8576 then we have the rip of insurence to deal with too! But at least we get great summer weather lol!

@maycrotch8576

3 жыл бұрын

@@missadventuresmotorcycledi2773 now youre talking. Tho the weather has been wet june and July. Unfortunately we had our summer April and may. It pains me to pay the insurance knowing its so much cheaper in northern ireland and gb

This is definitely a bike I'm considering as a second bike, currently on a Chinese 125 and honestly it's not bad, but I occasionally need to go on a dual carriageway (and sometimes a motorway, but those are crazy on a 125 so I don't) and 10k RPM to do 63MPH (according to google maps) is probably a little high to be keeping it at constantly lol. Honestly it's either this or a Suzuki Inazuma since they've been out for a while now and will be cheaper, oh and I've got the A2 but those damn insurers basically forced me to get a 125 -_-

Looks great 👍

I went up one tooth on the front sprocket ,will easily pull the extra gearing and better on fuel as well 👍

looks like a decent all year commuter bike to me

This would be a nice bike for touring the highlands on. I averaged around 50 mph on my CBF1000 if not slower at times. Luggage options make this a great small tourer. I like!

@spicy110

4 жыл бұрын

Would be exactly the sort of roads this would excel!

@scootyman2974

4 жыл бұрын

spicy110 it is one I’m seriously considering. The only downside that I can see is there are not too many tyre options in the standard sizes but I’m sure there’s a work around for that. That tank range would certainly help up here as when you get up near the top of Scotland you are sometimes scratching about for fuel stops as I found out on a Honda innova a few years back. This would be positive luxury at over 200 miles tank range.

This has the same angina as in my Inazuma, great little engine. Nice and responsive and good mid range power but runs out of puff about 2k rpm before the redline which is annoying, best kept between 7-9k rpm for optimum progress.

This bike would be perfect for me if it had another 200cc , I have the 650 just now and for me it’s just a bit big and heavy. Come on Suzuki, vstrom 450 please 👍

@ANDY1985UK2011

Жыл бұрын

get the honda cb500x then

Do you think a 21" wheel/tire would fit without much modification?

The tie down points on the rear are actually side panniers brackets 👍

@maskedavenger2578

2 жыл бұрын

They are also for tie down use ,not everyone bothers with the side panniers ,they get in the way .

I've got the original utilitarian version (Inazuma 250) and it handles the motorway fine as you say just don't expect quick and easy overtakes if you're travelling at 70. I've read about people doing 2 up tours on it fine. Only downsides for me is the 3k valve check and the air filter is right under the rear of the tank so you have to pull it off otherwise everything else is p*ss easy compared to my FZ1. The Vstrom 250 IIRC has a 17 litre tank so you probably need to fill up once a year haha my Zuma's 13 litre tank lasts ages.

@thelivingdodo2

Жыл бұрын

The how many miles do you get from a tank? I average about 180.

@bikersquest

Жыл бұрын

@@thelivingdodo2 Around the same but I've been over 200 a few times when I've purposely rode frugally (revving below 5k in city short shifting). I should also say I've ridden it 2 up on the motorway and it handled it fine(70mph+ indicated), it's doesn't feel like it loses much power.

@AbdurrahmanZedSaeed

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for replying old comment, what does it mean by 3k? 3k miles?

@bikersquest

Жыл бұрын

@@AbdurrahmanZedSaeed Yep

@AbdurrahmanZedSaeed

Жыл бұрын

@@bikersquest that's quite short interval for valve check

I had the very same engine in an Inazuma. It just wasnt quite enough oomph for me.

I rode a KLR250 once, and that was a VERY capable all rounder, nope, wasnt that fast, but, bomb proof, agile and a great mini multi ground muncher 😊, but one bike I still remember fondly (sounded like a helicopter haha) KLR650...

@nikduffield5457

10 ай бұрын

I Still ride a KLR650, thinking of changing to either an Enfield 500 Bullet, CRF250L or one of these Suzukis but then haven’t done it yet and it’s been a year deciding so far😂

Are those two tie down points on each side not for paniers mounts ? Totally agree on the engine great for this style but if you want a sports bike you want something bit more torquey.

@spicy110

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I'm sure you could get luggage to fit but i just think of rope 😂

@BickMitchum

5 жыл бұрын

@@spicy110 my triumph has mounts like that on the side for the pannier they look the same so was a guess 😂 love rope has be the propose orange or blue farmer twine

@florme6494

5 жыл бұрын

Yes they are for genuine suzuki side cases

I'm between Versys 300x, Suzuki dl650 V strom and perhaps Z400. Really like Suzies so...

brill review,not a bad bike iether may get as a casual ride and save my points tally

Could you do a review on the yamaha mt03 if you ever get the chance

@spicy110

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe, I am aiming to add more brands this year so it's possible.

Mt125 or ktm duke 125 review?

This bike is a perfect all around errand bike.

Interesting! top speed was 140? ... but i did not like ABS, because adter i used it i took a old bike and nearly had a crash.

so we need a 400 CC V-Strom to have the best of everything

@spicy110

4 жыл бұрын

Would be nice for sure

@LetsBringThePain

4 жыл бұрын

@@spicy110 I hope you will try out Honda X-ADV which is a bit of a different but interesting machine, interesting to see your review of it

Spicy listened 😅 do more motorcycle reviews !

@spicy110

5 жыл бұрын

I will be 👍

What camera are you using on your helmet?

@spicy110

4 жыл бұрын

It's an old drift ghost S, sadly no longer made and the updated one's have some issues it seems.

are there any 300-400cc adventure bikes? but not KTM

I might need one of these to stop me speeding.

The beastrom 250

Is available in INDIA ??

If only was a 400 or 500cc with a 270deg crank with the same low seat it would be perfect for me.

How I wish you could have a full body view on it (standing and riding) and let us see how your 6'4" frame looks on it.

@spicy110

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly as a one man band that's not easy to get however I could add a short section to my reviews where I have a static camera and sit on it. I will keep that in mind for the future. 👍

@ancienttractorbuoy

3 жыл бұрын

@@spicy110 I wish every vlogger would. I detest having my knees too bent because I get cramp in my left leg sometimes

Really good review….now getting me thinking….after 41 years of not riding, having had a RD50, RD200,GSX250 and RD250LC….sadly last bike wrecked by drunk driver in 1981, I was rather bust up too, age 19….so…what to buy, I will do refresher course and mate is ex advanced police rider to advise me…but do I go for CB500X or NC750XDCT…..or this V Strom….I live in Jersey..small roads…low speeds but lots of cars….mmm….bit of a question….this bike does tick lots of boxes…great review, thanks for doing it ..

@spicy110

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck getting back on two wheels!

@karlhoward2737

2 жыл бұрын

@@spicy110 sadly the V Strom 250 is not available anymore from Suzuki UK….talk about frustrating…..why is beyond me….mmm….back to the drawing board….cheers

@spicy110

2 жыл бұрын

Always second-hand options. Many people who bought them did few light miles on them. Just a thought.

Which V-Strom did you find the most fun to ride? 250, 650 or 1000?

@spicy110

2 жыл бұрын

650 as a allrounder

That little machine seems nice but it's terribly heavy, considering the power it has... Any advise on how to lighten this bike ? And make it more torquey ?

@spicy110

5 жыл бұрын

Exhaust, lithium batt, take off any bits you don't need. As for torque don't know maybe a remap and a gearing change.

Could’ve used the toolkit to tighten that mirror....

I've read and watched positive reviews about this bike, but have 1 concern - will it fit me? I'm pretty tall AND heavy. Because I heard you are tall as well, does it have enough room? I'm not concerned about power and top speed. And I always drive alone, so it will carry (maybe :P ) the 22 stones of me. But I hate feeling cramped on a bike. Or anywhere for that matter :)

@spicy110

5 жыл бұрын

I answer all that in the video. I'm 6ft 4 and 16 stone for reference.

@brkopunk

5 жыл бұрын

I am 193cm tall,i ridden vstrom 250 and honestly is very confy,ergos are great.If you are speed addict stay away from it

Whenever I hear about the V-strom I always think they made a major screw up in the spelling in the name

@spicy110

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, it's a nightmare as auto correct keeps kicking in!

PEPPER JACK!!!!!!

I have 125 cbr and it can do 80mph how does that wor out

@maskedavenger2578

2 жыл бұрын

No way a bog standard CBR 125 does a genuine 80 mph unless you launch it off a Cliff .The Suzuki 250 V Strom 24• 7 Hp. does 85 mph the same as the Honda Superdream 250 twin with 3 valve heads & 26 hp did ,in the days before fuel injection & cats strangled performance.

It has the exact same dash as my GSX 250R lol

@r3b0rn80

5 жыл бұрын

That's because they actually are the same bike (same engine, weight, etc). Only the fairing is different...

Please Suzuki bring it to the States!!!!!!!

@Teporame

3 жыл бұрын

I can get the vstrom 250, 2020 abs, in Mexico, just across El Paso Tx, for 5k dollars, tax and destination included.

@jessbailey6718

3 жыл бұрын

@@Teporame I just got a '17 Versus 300-250 mile range w/Fi. Corbin seat,Youshi,paniers ,crash bars an lites for 3750!!!!! In Tocoaa Ga.

I watched another review on this bike and he said the seat was the worst ever. You said it was great. He said the ride was overly firm and you thought it smoothed the road fine. Confused now

@spicy110

4 жыл бұрын

I am used to riding a supermoto with a bench seat, so I maybe a bit more tolerant but I would not say it's a bad seat. A lot of this is your ergonomics tho so it will be different for different people. 👍

@saintetienne755

4 жыл бұрын

@@spicy110 Cheers mate

Funny how the Inazuma was an absolute pile of poo yet with the same running gear this bike is great!

@ekimandersom4478

3 жыл бұрын

Its not

Loose 2 Teeth on the Rear Sprocket. You'll GET a cruising speed of 75 out of this bike. You will lose a SMALL amount of its jump from a dead stop, but based on my Experience with my Gixxer 250, it should NOT be a major issue!

@friktionrc

7 ай бұрын

Sorry for the stupid question here, but if one changes sprockets does one have to remap the ecu accordingly or is that not needed for such a small cc bike?

More P-Strom than V-Strom.

Beef!!!

I haven't watched your vids for a few years, back then you'd have never said 250 wasn't enough grunt. You've been corrupted by the power :)

@spicy110

5 жыл бұрын

Really? I have always been about small bikes 😀

stop talking about the engines displacement and comparing it to bigger displacement and do the damn review.

If you don't be own it, don't review it.

@spicy110

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha what are you on about that's how reviews work. You can't trust owners opinions often because of buyers confirmation.

I would like to see a v Strom 500 same motor style like the 650 has!!!!!!!! Come on Suzuki give me what I want i'am 5 11 and 30 inch in seam length!!!!!!!