As early as 2017, Suzuki released the V-Strom 250, completing the product line of low, medium and high displacement utility vehicles. It is a pity that the old model uses the domestic GSX250R two-cylinder platform. Now that the Indian-made V-Strom 250SX has been released, and with the same single-cylinder engine and oil-cooled technology as the Gixxer model, and the configuration of the vehicle has been changed to be more suitable for use as a utility vehicle, let's take a look at what changes the new Suzuki Little Bird has made.
New configuration
At first glance, you can see that the new V-Strom 250SX adopts octagonal headlights, adopts a vertical design separated from near and far, and replaces it with LED luminaires, compared to the old round halogen luminaires, the change in the appearance of the headlights also makes the vehicle closer to the current V-Strom 650XT, 1050XT, has a family design, and should be shared with the Gixxer 250 in terms of styling. The design of the bird's beak under the headlights continues, which not only has the function of further preventing mud and rain splashing, but also is one of the important elements of the multi-functional model. At the bottom, the front wheel diameter can be seen from the 17 inches of the old model to 19 inches, emphasizing the meaning of the V-Strom 250SX as a multi-purpose car.
The enlarged front wheel diameter with bird's beak, windshield, and bow guard make the front of the car more domineering.
The V-Strom 250SX is equipped with a windshield that allows the rider to reduce wind pressure interference during long rides, while the shorter design also takes into account the riding of non-paved roads, which facilitates the transfer of the rider's center of gravity. A bow is also standard, allowing knights to have more protection when exploring the trail.
Look at the side of the vehicle, from the front of the car to the back of the fuel tank part, the fuel tank only has a capacity of 12L, compared to the old 17L shrinkage a lot. The seat cushion is available in a front-back split configuration, providing a more comfortable feel for rear-seat passengers at a dual load. Below, suzuki's proud oil-cooled engine can be seen, and the bottom is equipped with a lower skid plate, which further allows the knight to explore with peace of mind and avoid damage to the bottom of the car. If you look further down at the rear of the car, you will find a short-warped exhaust pipe with a dual outlet design, while the short rear end of the exhaust pipe makes the rear wheel line more complete.
In addition to the original plant configuration of the lower skid plate and short exhaust pipe, LED tail lights and front and rear separate seat cushions are also provided.
The instrument is also upgraded with the previous LCD LCD screen, adding Bluetooth function, can be connected with the mobile phone APP "Suzuki Ride Connect", can be on the meter to know the incoming call information, mobile phone power display, estimated arrival time, and set speed limit, navigation function.
In addition, Suzuki also provides a one-touch boot smart switch and USB charging port on the V-Strom 250SX, which can be triggered at a touch, without the need for long-term pressing. The included USB charging port is Type A, comes with a waterproof plug, and emits a blue glow, making it easier to use in low-light areas.
S.O.C.S. Suzuki oil cooling system
The reason why many riders expect is that the V-Strom 250SX uses the same oil-cooled technology as the Gixxer 250 model, so that the oil can be used not only to lubricate the engine, but also to cool the cylinder and combustion chamber at the same time. It will be of great help to the endurance of the engine and the streamlining of the vehicle structure, so that the engine can achieve the advantages of miniaturization and lightweight, and increase the heat dissipation area, so that the engine can maintain the best operating temperature.
Color matching and release details
The V-Strom 250SX is available in yellow, orange and black colours and sells for INR 215,981 to Rs 211,600 in India, although the price varies slightly due to the region where it is sold, at about 18,000 rmb. The previous style was made in China and could not be introduced, but now the new model has been changed to Made in India and uses the same engine as the GIXXER 250 series.
2022 Suzuki V-Strom 250SX "Yellow".
2022 Suzuki V-Strom 250SX "Orange".
2022 Suzuki V-Strom 250SX "Black".
2022 Suzuki V-STROM 250SX Spec Sheet
Engine type: Four-stroke single-cylinder four-valve SOHC engine
Oil supply mode: fuel injection system
Bore x Stroke: 76.0 x 54.9mm
Exhaust capacity: 249c.c.
Compression ratio: 10.7:1
Fuel tank capacity: 12L
Maximum horsepower: 26.5Ps@9300rpm
Maximum torque: 22.2Nm@7,300rpm
Transmission mode: six-speed chain transmission
Vehicle dimensions: 2,180 x 880 x 1,355mm
Front suspension: periscope positive fork, 120mm moving stroke, seven sections of preload adjustable
Rear suspension: Mid-mounted shock absorber
Front brake: disc brake, ABS brake anti-lock system
Rear brake: Disc brake, ABS brake anti-lock system
Front wheel: 100/90-19 M/C 57S, tubeless
Rear wheel: 140/70-17 M/C 66S, tubeless
Wheelbase: 1,440mm
Seat height: 835mm
Minimum ground height: 205mm
Curb weight: 167kg
Price abroad: INR 215,981-211,600
Features: oil-cooled engine, LED headlights, taillights, windshield, bow guard, lower guard plate, one-touch start switch, USB charging port, Suzuki Ride Connect App