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  @83guldhorn22 күн бұрын

  I buyed second hand this week. Fine bike.

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  @sergeantmagi21 күн бұрын

  Good choice buddy 👍

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  @keanondelport1815Ай бұрын

  can it go 120km/h for long distance?

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  @sergeantmagiАй бұрын

  No, not if you want the engine to last. Top speed is an indicated 137kmh. The speedo over reads, so a GPS 120 kmh is the redline rpm - not a great idea to do this long term 😕

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  @bikersquestАй бұрын

  I have a Suzuki Inazuma which is based on the same engine I believe and 2 up with panniers (same SHAD ones) and top box and it can hold 115 KMH (GPS) fine, there are occasionally hills which make it dip and full throttle is required (to allow it to slowly creep back up) and I've ridden 380 miles in a day on it holding it at that speed and high RPM (~9000) it can take it fine but obviously a bit more tiring than a bigger machine.

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  @sergeantmagiАй бұрын

  I agree, it will do 9000 rpm and hold it for some time. But with a red line of 10,500 rpm, I would have concerns about the longevity of the motor, if it spent the majority of its life at 9000. I think re-gearing might be an idea if this were the case 😎

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  @bikersquestАй бұрын

  @@sergeantmagi I wouldn't worry too much I did a ~760 miles round trip from Scotland to London too I think maybe a small amount of oil might've been used but nothing alarming. I've added around 7k miles since that and it still runs exactly the same as it did new, now at around 22k miles. I just changed the oil yearly or at 3k miles as the manual specifies and checked the valves periodically. I've seen examples with 50k miles and heard users in Turkey with 100k, it's a solid problem free engine. I used to feel it was too short geared originally but it's because they factored in a pillion's weight too and feel it's perfect for all round use, gearing it up if you intend to go 2 up might make things a bit sluggish and the torque might be lacking for highways speeds.

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  @df3ytАй бұрын

  Would you consider the Kawa Versys 300 over this, even if just doing gravel roads mixed with tar?

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  @sergeantmagiАй бұрын

  Yeah, that was my second choice, but it has tubed tyres. The versys has better power and easily does highway speeds. Keen to try one out one day 😎

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  @bradaltemeyer4472Ай бұрын

  on my Versys x300 we added the GIVI backrest to our 30L top box, it is an easy add on if you choose/ and gets rid of the "Hinge in back" issue. Have fun.

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  @sergeantmagiАй бұрын

  Thanks for the heads up buddy, ride safe 😃

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  @DaoiriFarrellАй бұрын

  Hello Sarg. Can i ask you what the name and model of the side panniers are if you dont mind? Thanks so much.

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  @sergeantmagiАй бұрын

  The top box is a GIVI and the panniers are by SHAD SH23 I believe. Sorry for the delay in responding and thanks for the comment 😃

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  @df3ytАй бұрын

  Great video and certainly a breath of fresh air compared to the masses of videos out there. So tempted to get one but my wife says I have to first get life insurance and a significant value... I love the smaller cc bikes as I find them more fun and just going to the local shop a pleasure. Australia is the one country where I think riding bikes are safe.

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  @bradaltemeyer4472Ай бұрын

  I prefer to think of riding as "dangerous" and in part I am just a bit paranoid anyway, but it helps to keep a close watch on anyone else on the road. (I ride the RGV part of Texas, and yes, we have some crazy drivers) *then again I learned to ride in Taipei 1990-1993.

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  @sergeantmagiАй бұрын

  I agree completely with the smaller bike thing even though I have a MT10 SP too. It may be safer in Australia but there are wildlife issues kangaroos as well as poor drivers. Good luck with the life insurance and the proposed new bike 😎

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  @df3ytАй бұрын

  @@sergeantmagi I did about 16k km in 6 weeks when I visited Aus - your drivers...compared to mine are like Angels ;). The kangaroos though...reminds me of our donkeys in the rural areas (Africa) though I think the kangaroos are higher risk as donkeys don't suddenly creep up on you. Went to test ride the Suzi today the Kawasaki I had my eye on was sold only had 5k on odo and same price as a new Suzi but all the extras. So suzi it is.

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  @GeraltvonRiviaАй бұрын

  It's a very pleasant little motorcycle, I use it especially for long distance trips to go camping, its low speed on highways has been resolved by the adoption of a 15-tooth front sprocket (E9434.15 ) the maximum speed reached is 152 kilometers per hour, the motorcycle no longer seems to be struggling on the fast lane! do you know that this motorcycle is still the 3rd sale in Japan in 2024?

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  @sergeantmagiАй бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. I've been meaning to upgrade the sprockets and your comment will help me. I didn't know the bike was that popular, but I am not surprised. Thanks again, ride safe brother 😎

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  @rajeshkshirsagar3904Ай бұрын

  Suzuki India has designed their own vstrom, which is classy and soon planning to buy one ..very tempted to by this one 😅

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  @sergeantmagiАй бұрын

  Thank you, good luck with your new bike 😎

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  @getslimdadАй бұрын

  if it had LARGER WHEELS, i WOULD BUTY ONE

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  @getslimdadАй бұрын

  Liquid Containment fuel bladders are brilliant, had mine for 9 years, do not leak, or have an odour of anykind. abused, used, and still useable

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  @sergeantmagiАй бұрын

  Did the job beautifully 😎

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  @stewartmckay9830Ай бұрын

  Wow that guitar rift, A bit over the top for 250

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  @sergeantmagiАй бұрын

  Fair comment 😁

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  @MiJi_292 ай бұрын

  If the bike cannot do offroad, then it's not your rights to complain about. Get a better wheels and suspension or something, because this bike is the cheapest in it's 250cc class category. Thanks for the review, i might wanna plan to own it when i have enough money

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  @sergeantmagiАй бұрын

  I love the bike, and can't complain about its off road manners as it's clearly not designed for this. I wish you all the best in finding your bike 😎

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  @slitza2 ай бұрын

  Where were these views as seen from the video?

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  @sergeantmagi2 ай бұрын

  Yes, at the start of the video, the spectacular views are to the viewers' right, my left. A place called Mt Mee near Brisbane. Safe riding and thanks for the comment 😎.

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  @kb-xy6pc2 ай бұрын

  I'm sorry, movie is fine. Background sound, not so much.

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  @sergeantmagi2 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the feedback, a few people said the same. Just a beginner back then, get it, no loud music. I appreciate your comment, many thanks 😀

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  @user-bk6gc7sl9z3 ай бұрын

  when making a vid show the fucking bike

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  @sergeantmagi3 ай бұрын

  It's "Show the fucking bike, PLEASE." Didn't they teach you anything at school?

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  @sreeram24943 ай бұрын

  Thank you for a genuine review.. ❤ from INDIA..

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  @sergeantmagi3 ай бұрын

  My pleasure 😊, I work with beautiful Indian people (Nurses) thank you for your kind comment.

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  @Davidhall103 ай бұрын

  Goodluck passing on a hill , not near enough power

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  @sergeantmagi3 ай бұрын

  Yes, not enough power to overtake up a hill. The video wasn't about that alone, rather it's two-up practicality.

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  @wiadroman3 ай бұрын

  The autocaption says "feast drum" :-)

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  @sergeantmagi3 ай бұрын

  Gold, isn't it sometimes 😂

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  @problemslayer35383 ай бұрын

  615 km to a 12 litre tank is 382 miles giving 31.83 miles per litre or 143 miles per gallon. So yes those figures are clearly not achievable

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  @sergeantmagi3 ай бұрын

  17 litres friend, I have the DL 250, not the SX. It would be unrealistic on 12, so get the numbers and model right.

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  @Peter-wc4kr4 ай бұрын

  On inclines would of been good to hear the motor instead of music.

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  @sergeantmagi4 ай бұрын

  Yeah, you're right. I was new to video making and a few people said the same... Thanks for watching and commenting though Peter.

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  @maskedavenger25784 ай бұрын

  The front end looks & lights make it appear to be missing it’s fairing ,like one of them ugly Triumph . I am not into any of this tech ,it’s just more to go wrong & not needed . I prefer normal controls & proper cable operated throttle .all my bikes have traction control ,it’s called the rider using proper acquired skills & riding to the weather & road conditions . These bikes with all this tech ,are the product ,of Motorcycle manufacturers ,allowing computer gamer nerds ,loose in their design departments . All these modern street bikes look like squashed up insects or transformers , they even make my little 250 DE V Strom look pretty in comparison .

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  @sergeantmagi4 ай бұрын

  I agree with most of your comment, but time and technology waits for no man! It's the same with cars, you can't buy one that you can repair yourself - At least they're not electric yet Brother!!

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  @JoshSinnott974 ай бұрын

  A great detailed video on this bike, thank you! This will go a long way in my decision making In your previous video where you mentioned the other bikes that were on your short list, it sounds like we have similar needs. I have been leaning more towards the crf300 but i do worry that will be a chore to ride on the freeway. Some people have reported that the front wheel can bounce around but the idea of being able to tackle the harder tracks if need be is a nice peace of mind. I don't go out looking for those kinds of tracks but sometimes you need to go through them to get to a campsite Im not able to test ride anything yet as im on my L's but im considering selling my 4wd for whatever bike i choose as my boot is always empty and a camping trip will cost me $120 in fuel which stops me going out as often as id like to and im certainly not getting 615km to a tank that's for sure ahaha

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  @sergeantmagi4 ай бұрын

  Good luck with your new bike acquisition Josh, and thank you for your comments. I've heard that the CRF is not too bad on the highway and is far more capable off road than the rest of the bikes I looked at. My V-strom is not great off-road but ok on unsurfaced gravel roads. All the best buddy and safe riding.

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  @MrSparker954 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the review! I'm planning to buy an FZ6 soon. I don't know the number of these sold, but it looks like a very popular machine in Europe.

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  @sergeantmagi4 ай бұрын

  Thanks MrSparker95, good luck finding your bike and safe travels 😎

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  @bobridestwowheels5 ай бұрын

  Congratulations on a great bike, ride safe.

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  @sergeantmagi5 ай бұрын

  Thanks Bob, for the comment. Safe travels 😎

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  @transylvanianrider5 ай бұрын

  Beautiful bike! Have fun & safe rides !

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  @sergeantmagi5 ай бұрын

  Thanks Adrian , ride safe my friend.

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  @andrebotha52725 ай бұрын

  Thoroughly enjoyed your report. Notice you have an aftermarket screen. Make and part no.?

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  @sergeantmagi5 ай бұрын

  Thanks for your comment. Sorry buddy, the screen and most of the mods were already done when I bought the bike, there's no make / model on the screen. ?Puig, do them for most bikes.

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  @andrebotha52725 ай бұрын

  Thanks for responding. Looking forward to updates on rides with and progress of the little but capable Suzy.

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  @Mightyhawk84k5 ай бұрын

  Great Vid mate. It's fitting that you went to an Indian Restaurant on an Indian Made lil Suzuki Vstorm 250.

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  @sergeantmagi5 ай бұрын

  Thanks buddy, Yeah, I didn't know that, I thought this was out of China but you might be right (mine is the DL 250) 😎

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  @bharathg22595 ай бұрын

  u didnt show us how the bike looks

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  @sergeantmagi5 ай бұрын

  I did my best 😊

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  @branthurley22855 ай бұрын

  A clear, logical & pleasantly delivered review. Thank-you.

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  @sergeantmagi5 ай бұрын

  Glad you enjoyed it!, thanks for the comment.

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  @johna69685 ай бұрын

  If I kept a bike in the living room, I would be sick of the sight if it within a week.. Nice choice

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  @sergeantmagi5 ай бұрын

  Thank you John, I'm not sure the wife would would go for it either.

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  @Greddi5 ай бұрын

  FYI: You have the standard seat, Got Cat-delete pipe and third-party oilcooler grid. I think pwr mode 3 do limit the power on the engine.

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  @sergeantmagi5 ай бұрын

  Thanks for that info buddy, and for commenting.

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  @daveh56255 ай бұрын

  Nice... thank you... dave AZ... arizona

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  @sergeantmagi5 ай бұрын

  Thanks Dave, greetings from Oz and safe travels.

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  @holden30835 ай бұрын

  👍. Or if u want to keep top box. Just glue some padding top & bottom section.

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  @sergeantmagi5 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the tip and the comment 🙂

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  @daniellang61125 ай бұрын

  NAP TIME!!!

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  @sergeantmagi5 ай бұрын

  Sleep well brother

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  @michaelwalsh905 ай бұрын

  Well done. The engine sound is wonderful. Will you stick to the V Strom for touring? In the frozen northern hemisphere now but only about two months until it's time for two wheels. Planning a tour of (old north) Wales this summer!

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  @sergeantmagi5 ай бұрын

  Yeah mate love the Wee Strom. Probably will re-gear it taller soon. Thanks for the comment and have a great tour, I miss the old place

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  @JesperMilling6 ай бұрын

  which make and model is your windscreen?

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  @JesperMilling6 ай бұрын

  the Puig windscreen I presume.

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  @sergeantmagi6 ай бұрын

  There's no brand name on the screen itself, but it provides great fast-road protection.

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  @kevindarkstar6 ай бұрын

  The 3000 miles service including the valves is another stumbling block to distance touring I'd think

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  @sergeantmagi6 ай бұрын

  Hi kevindarkstar, thanks for the comment. You're right, but it's only 2200 miles from Perth to Brisbane here - that's a lot of touring with miles to spare. You could stay overnight somewhere whilst the valves are adjusted! Safe riding Brother and thanks again.

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  @kevindarkstar6 ай бұрын

  I suppose you just need to keep away from steep hills 😂

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  @sergeantmagi6 ай бұрын

  Hi kevindarkstar, thanks for the comment. Yeah, of course you're right, she doesn't hill-climb quickly, but she's short geared, and hills don't go on for ever. Thanks again buddy

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  @kevindarkstar6 ай бұрын

  You are aware that with injection systems you are not supposed to run the tank dry, due to the possibility of damage to the fuel pump if running it dry, in the case you did I guess you'd get away with it for very short periods, but non the less it's not advised to do it 👍🏻

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  @sergeantmagi6 ай бұрын

  Hi kevindarkstar, thanks for the comment. I've been a Nurse for 20 years but worked for 15 years as a mechanic in my first job. Again you're right. as soon as the engine spluttered, I pulled off the road and turned off the ignition as you could hear the fuel pump complaining immediately she ran dry. Safe riding my friend and thanks for watching & taking the time to comment.

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  @bikesbabes47217 ай бұрын

  Imagine if... You dont blast out our eardrums with music? You did not install that massive airbrake?

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  @sergeantmagi7 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. Imagine if you could write a question, or two. Give me a break, I had put out less than ten videos at that time. Maybe I should refund your money?

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  @bikesbabes47217 ай бұрын

  No refund required. When editing, look at the sound track, limit the variation between blasting music and quite sensible narrations. f you dont, all your viewrs have to do it, or just skip the rest. I'm not insulting you, I'm giving feedback that you should consider. P.ease keep posting.

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  @sergeantmagi7 ай бұрын

  ​@@bikesbabes4721Thanks for the constructive criticism buddy, much appreciated 😊

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  @bikesbabes47217 ай бұрын

  @@sergeantmagi PS: I like your bike! Used to ride a GS1200, now on T700, soon on a 250!

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  @stehardwidge96037 ай бұрын

  To much music, not wanting to know where to stop and see Australia

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  @sergeantmagi7 ай бұрын

  It's difficult to know how to respond to your comment, but thank you anyway.

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  @bikesbabes47217 ай бұрын

  Great video... but, the most important factor on economy you failed to mention, or I failed to hear? From the video it apears you were riding less than 80kmh. Can you elaborate? Did you record or aimed or managed an average speed? What speed?

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  @sergeantmagi7 ай бұрын

  Thank you bikesbabes4721 for your comment. I did mention that this trip was 50% motorway, 50% other - so half the distance was undertaken at an indicated 100-110 kmh. The remainder was at 80kmh or less at the limits imposed. in QLD, road speeds are heavily enforced and penalties (fines + points) are easy to accumulate if not careful. I do like thoughtful comments such as yours. safe riding my friend.

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  @bikesbabes47217 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the clarification. I lived in Brisbane for two years. Happy riding Mate! It seems in South AFrica we only get the single cylinder V-Strom 😮‍💨

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  @lot37418 ай бұрын

  can you check the coolant??

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  @sergeantmagi8 ай бұрын

  Yeah, you can check the coolant level but there's no coolant gauge, just an over temperature light. 😎

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  @LifeMyWay0078 ай бұрын

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

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  @sergeantmagi8 ай бұрын

  Hello there, simple answer - I don't know. You would have to drop the front end 2 inches on the forks, then find an appropriate wheel, & disk, caliper mounting options etc. You would still not really have adequate suspension travel for proper off road, but I like the way you're thinking buddy!

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  @LifeMyWay0078 ай бұрын

  @@sergeantmagi Yup, I can't find anyone with fork and shock upgrades yet so that has to wait as I am lightyears away from being a mechanic to ''adapt' other parts. I was thinking only dropping the front 1/2". - 17" to 18" on the rear raises the bike 1/2" (9in from ground to center of axle vs 8.5in)> - 19" to 21" on the front raises the bike 1" (10.5in from ground to center of axle vs 9.5in) - the front gets raised 1/2" more than the rear, so a 1/2" drop would level the bike, pretty much keeping original geometry. - then again I am no mechanic and 1/2" could be all that is needed for a 40mph death wobble (NOT what I am looking for lol)

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  @stephenjohndolorico58218 ай бұрын

  Very informative review, ride safe mate!

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  @sergeantmagi8 ай бұрын

  Thank you Stephen, safe travels buddy

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  @luziosalles3248 ай бұрын

  I'm in Brazil and I have an INAZUMA 250 I travel long distances with great comfort and without lacking speed. I'm going to Europe, I'm a European citizen, And I intend to buy a used V-Strom 250 or Voge 300 DS new. I really like this category of motorcycles. They are very versatile and I have no problem traveling with them.

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  @sergeantmagi8 ай бұрын

  Hi luziosalles324, thanks for taking the time to comment. I quite agree with you that these bikes are under rated. They may be a little slower on the motorways but in every other way they are as good if not better than bigger bikes and better in terms of $$$ in fuel and insurance etc. Have a great and safe trip to Europe my friend.

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  @akashcovers9 ай бұрын

  Why is Suzuki doing this? Why can't India get this variant of v strom 250?

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  @sergeantmagi9 ай бұрын

  I'm not sure acashcovers, Possibly an oil-cooled single is cheaper to produce, less moving parts, no need for water cooling system - and the specs are quite similar. I've not ridden a SX yet though. Thanks for the comment.

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  @akashcovers9 ай бұрын

  @@sergeantmagi thanks for replying mate. Atleast the instrument cluster could've been same. Anyway it is what it is.

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  @akashcovers9 ай бұрын

  Great video btw 😄

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  @mikelacross9 ай бұрын

  Did you know they've brought out a new one this year & it is s single cylinder

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  @sergeantmagi9 ай бұрын

  Thanks mikelacross, I think the SX? is a simpler bike all round, single and oil cooled, no water cooling - I guess less to go wrong, and the specs are very similar. thanks for the comment, ride safe my friend

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  @superwag6349 ай бұрын

  4:17 “not a single cylinder” was a requirement, but then you bought a single cylinder bike 😅🤷‍♂️

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  @sergeantmagi9 ай бұрын

  4:17 - Wrong! The DL 250 V-Strom I own is a parallel twin (2 cylinders just to make it clear). The recently released SX 250 is a single. Thanks for your rather pointless comment though my friend.

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  @superwag6349 ай бұрын

  @@sergeantmagi ok, fair point. But your twin cylinder was only for sale for a couple of years by the looks of it and cannot be sourced on the free market just about anywhere at present. So, no, thank you for your video. My mistake thinking that the current model was the same as your couple of year old model 🤷‍♂️