The key is to shift the gear almost like the last gen Royal enfield classic till 4000rpm and shift like a sports bike at above 4000rpm. Rev matching mostly wont work below 4000rpm, above 4000 rev matching is a bliss. I warm up the engine regularly at least till the the rpm settles at 1500 rpm (best thing to do is to wait til the engine is hot to touch), it will make world of difference and engine runs ever smoother(with suzuki's ecstar oil) If you gradually increase the speed rather than full throttle, there will be no buzz. that's why this engine needs to be ridden like a touring bike and not full throttle in all gears like R15 or kTM's After 6k km's my engine is progressively becoming buttery smooth throught out all the engine rpm's that i regularly uses. Even my service center guys also told me that my bike is the smoothest 250 they ever had and asked me about my bike routines and riding style. so you can believe me
The hard gear shift brilliantly solved by Suzuki service Centre, The bike they given for test drive had a harder gear than mine, Once i specifically tell this problem to service guys, they nicely done the job. Now shift is super smooth. Even the headlight throw in your video seems like lot higher, For me while the bike came, the headlight was not in proper slot( same for my another vstrom frnd) later they corrected. No issues with riding comfort and heating, done single stretch for 400+ km
1. Hard gear shift: Had same issue but after 2nd service gear shift have smoothen up (6k ride done) 2. brakes: are good (7/10) but have to improve. 3. seat height: I'm 5'8 and have learned to live with it. MAJOR CONCERN: lot of v-storm owners have complained about the left hand or right hand pull, there is some issue with handlebar alignment. I have discussed this with lots of owners and still the issue persist. I personally have very slight right side alliognment issue, been to service centre 3 time 95% resolved . 4. Handling hands-down the best, gives lots of confidence. 5. Seats are really comfortable easily done 90km in single strech.
@@zigwheels i have given the bike at service centre they will change some parts(fork and come set may be) and do realignment. Will get more detail once i receive the bike. Hope all these issues are fixed.
This can be used like a 100cc commuter or a 250cc tourer. Mileage is between 30 to 50. Ride between 55-70 KMs speed (tested during rainy nights) it delivers between 45- 50KMPL everytime without fail, just go to 6th gear once it crosses 40KMPH. It has enough torque to chug along in low speeds. between speeds of 90 to 100 you will get 35-40 KMPL. i have an old and trusty Unicorn 150 with butter smooth engine and gear shift. Suzuki cannot match my unicorn in engine smoothness or gear shift quality. But it trumphs unicorn or any 150/250cc bikes in Pick up, Mileage, useable torque, Seat quality (yes you can stay 3-4 hours in saddle without soreness), Pillion ride quality and exceptional balance. I am 5.8 and its tall for me but i can ride this anywhere nowadays. My bike has crossed 3500 kms and the avg fuel efficiency overall till date (for the whole 3500 kms) is 45KMPL. Even i cannot believe this. Normally i ride between 65 to 90. i m 45 years young.
Engine is too good and smooth ride. I ride SF 250 1800KM Agra to Chennai in 2 days with an 8hrs break in Nagpur. I did this after touring 25 days in Himachal, J&K, Ladakh, Punjab, Delhi
I am young of 56😂, and I am going to purchase this one , shortly! I have test driven it already. Starting from Yezdi 250 of 1974 make (possession of my father till 1994, I drove it between 1986 and 1994), then going on to RE Bullet (1994-1997 which was terrible experience), to Suzuki Shogun (1997-2006, the bike was "pocket rocket"), to RE Bullet again (2006-2016, fortunately, had better than average experience), to Himalayan 411 (2018-2022, had mixed experience, excellent riding experience but terrible quality issues). Had a break from riding for a few months, but I can't keep myself away from long riding. I was searching for an alrounder bike which is lighter, fairly fuel efficient, can be used for city ride and highway rides both, has good engine and less maintainance! At 56 (however young 😂, I don't want to waste energy in handling heavier vehicle), I need a lighter and alrounder bike which should serve pillion, well. Looking for all those things, Suzuki Vstrom 250 sx fits the bill, the best way! 👍
80-90% of the people don't have time to do adventure touring. They go to office, meet friends, go occasionally on highways for eateries and change. And if required this bike is capable of going to Ladakh as well. Check Falcon riders video if required. Overall this bike provides good comfort for those long hours in traffic, provides super control and braking for emergency situation, just the right power that one can utilise properly (unlike over powered KTM), and does everything so good. Is lighter by 30kgs than Himalayan and much comfortable than Xpulse and much cheaper then KTM too. So this bike is something that sits beautifully as a jack of all trades bike.
All of these points are applicable to the Honda h'ness CB350 as well I feel it has the best riding posture and also covers up on the drawbacks of the V storm - it's defintely not an adventure bike and hence never claims to be one but its a brilliant city and highway touring bike. It sticks on the road and glides easily with a refined engine and there are enough youtubers who have done ladakh trips on the Cb350 twins for anyone to check out.
Dominar 250 is nowhere close to vstrom in any terms , suzuki is suzuki ...engine , power to weight ration , the quality , ground clearance , feautures navigations
Some say its awful. Some say its fantastic. I say its the ultimate one in my garage. I own a 2021 jawa jawa, 2023 xpulse 200 4v, 2022 continental gt 650, 2019 Burgman 125, 2022 Fascino hybrid. Everyone have their own best feature. Looks, Power and torque - GT 650. Manoeuvring in traffic, suspension and ease of use - xpulse 200 4v. Comfort - Burgman 125. Mileage - Fascino Hybrid. But if one vehicle delivers everything, not best but great is Vstrom sx 250. And yes if i would choose just one motorcycle to keep, its the Suzuki ❤
@pranav athrey Congratulations brother .. can you tell me in which city this bike is available ? Actually in pune i am not getting this bike in any Suzuki pune showrooms.
@@joblessBABA thanks for your response sid.. actually I have asked 20 days back to dream Suzuki and dhone Suzuki, both don't have vstrom. Can you telll me when you have enquired ?
I guess this bike is running the stock engine oil from Suzuki (Ecstar 10w40). I can relay the exact experience before but having switch over to Motul 300v (sold in Suzuki svc as optional) made a whole lot difference with regards to engine vibe, smoothness, mileage, gear shift, etc.
First honest and clear review without trying to be oversmart or witty. Calling out the pretense that it is not an adv. It is a sports tourer at best. 🙌
Suzuki always know how to market thier products, know what the prefect time to release thier products with the future technology offers, with the dreamed character.
Very nice review as always. I will buy this bike if they increase the suspension travel, increase the tank capacity to 15 litres, slightly taller handlebars with a revised peg position for ease of riding when standing up on the pegs, also give switchtable ABS and a stronger light.
I am riding my V Storm for two months. No issues with the gear shiftings . But jerks it gives while engaging road bumps specially the sharper ones are cruel . Those nasty jerks are transmitted through your spines upto your chest. I am yet to come to terms with these annoying surprises. I am toying with the idea of replacing it's rear monoshock unit with that of xpulse 200. I am requesting some experts opinion on this matter . Best thing about this byke is it's balance and stability. Wind Buffeting is very less. I have ridden it through strong winds very comfortably . It's balance is so good you even tend to forget that there's a pillion rider behind you. The footpegs are rear set and that's also a thing of annoyance for me.
Hi James, we wouldn't recommend changing the monoshock as the suspension has been designed given a certain chassis and load. The XPulse suspension will severely affect its handling dynamics.
I’m owning a vstrom since 8 months now. Did 6k kms. I don’t agree with most of the thoughts expressed here; be it regarding engine, gearbox, brakes or anything.
Zigwheels and power drift they only give best points to re Himalayan who still have lots of issues since its launch. Still re is the best. I agree with u bro. I don't own it bt points here they share are totally non sense.
I too own a VStrom, the engine is tractable, smooth and gearbox is precise, typical Suzuki high quality. These reviewers are not experts and so I don't really take them seriously. This is the same guy who said the bike is a Gixxer 250 with different panels, atleast now he highlights some facts
Even if the gearshifts are hard and the brakes are not that good let me telling having owned a himalyan earlier the suzukis gearbox and brakes are on a entirely different level compared to the himalyan. With the himalyan you never could really tell if the bike would stop in time you had squeeze the brakes and pray. But with the Suzuki once u get used to the brakes it will stop when and where you want it to.
Clocked 11k Kms on my VStrom. I rode it almost in all terrain still my review would be that this bike grows along with you just give it some time. The only upgrade I feel is the Tyres , they feel heavy and looses grip often. THATS ALL!!
Done 4740 KM in 9 days in November with pillon only issue i face front break pad Quality its gone in just 3000kn Ride start from Mumbai to bhopal via varanasi Varanasi to Jharkhand Jharkhand to Varanasi Varanasi to aayodhya Aayodhya to indore via Mumbai
This needed a little more suspension travel & a little less seat height to be accessible for the larger audience... Also that 1st gen tail lamp is an eye sore to be honest.. doesn't gel with the overall aesthetics of the bike
Bro, Your high beam is on the trees and you are talking about light throw. 1:54 And if there is a surrounding light that means there is light na, ye baat he bouncer gya
My only issue is the way the engine sounds at higher RPMs (read - thrashy). And after riding at higher RPMs for sometime, the idle also sounds clattery! So even though the baby strom has performance at higher revvs it sounds as if it’s outside its comfort zone. My VStrom 250 is the E20 version and when I rode a friend’s E10 VStrom that’s run for 16k kms , it didn’t sound thrashy at all. So is it down to the E20 ?
Serious Con - This motorcycle has a defect of pulling left side upon leaving handle bar and service center doesn't help with this. Check before buying!
It's a good bike, brilliant ergos, one of the best seats amongst bikes and offers better efficiency than the rivals, has tubeless tires which offers great peace of mind. However - The refinement is all over the place, being a Suzuki you'd expect it to be better. Quality is a bit suspect. There are rust issues, and a few older 250 owners both tbhp and Xbhp have had their engines seized these are guys that take care of their bikes. Now there are some new vibration issues that crop up after the bike crosses 7k rpm. Suzuki are asking for good money in the name of jap reliability and peace of mind.. but i feel they are just at the levels of Hero / RE when it comes to quality.
I owned a himalyan earlier and now i own a Gixxer 250. The difference in reliability between the two bikes is as clear as night and day. Ofcourse there will always be always a few exceptions where the experience has been bad for some people but when i owned the himalyan i was always taking the bike to the SVC every month for some or the other niggling issues and it was very frustrating. With the Suzuki that i have owned for more than two years now I haven't faced any such issues except regular service.
Engine refinement and NVH is something that Suzuki needs to work on, as mentioned we didn't face any rusting issues. Engine seizing is something serious, hope Suzuki replaced the motor FOC.
I want to purshase Vstorm. But only doubt is the spares availability on time and in future. Can anyone share your expereinces. I understand the service wont be as quick as hero or Bajaj. But, it shouldn't be too bad.
That’s total bullshit review. This is the smoothest 250 engine on the market. At 5-6k rpm it is buttery smooth. Its the most fuel efficient bike in its class. 38kmpl easily. Gear shifts are smooth unlike what they said in video. Although its not an off-road bike but its surely adventure ready. Yes I own one 😊
Hi Shakti, have you ridden the new Pulsar 250? For us, that's the most refined 250cc motor. As for fuel efficiency, it will always differ based on the rider, the route taken and the average speed. And we had mentioned it as a positive.
You cant blame them. It seems like a mixed experience for the 250 platform owners. I have quite a bit of buzz at cruising speeds on my Gixxer 250 at 16k kms.
Nonsense review. U only mentioned the negatives which frankly are not there. I have taken multiple rest rides from various showrooms across the city for some good time. I actually think it much better in many aspects than u would actually think.
dude it's his bike and he's just sharing his experience. why do u have to be so bitter about it? especially when you've only test ridden the vehicle and not owned one, doesn't make sense.
Hellos, we can agree to disagree! Please watch the entire video, there are pros and cons of the product and they have been clearly mentioned. A long term report will always have more depth than a short test ride.
One aspect that made me choose the Hunter over the Suzuki 250s was the engine. I rode it, and had the same gruff feeling that somehow felt will not go away even after many miles. Needed a smooth experience. And the Hunter’s engine, even though it does not have the top end of this 250, feels smooth. Request you to do a long term of the Hunter as well. I own one, have a few good as well as bad opinions, & would like to see how much of it is actually a larger character of the bike. So that I can do something to improve my experience of it.
@@zigwheels Never interested in the Himalayan due to its weight. Scram looked very appealing, but prevalent Qs. regarding engine heating & refinement made me pass over it. The J series engine has been around enough to gather much goodwill, especially for its refinement. Also, alloys+tubeless tyres, better flick-ability, & the gorgeous looks. Interestingly, had the CB350 RS been much more reasonably priced for what it is, I'd have definitely gone with that because that was my original first preference, which I was intent on saving up for & buying. I find it to be a better bike overall, but I saved a lot of fuel money on the Hunter. That said, I find the suspension firm for the city 'spine' breakers, *SHIT* breaking which I don't have confidence in. Unreliable instrument console. The looks, engine & flick-ability are its strong points.
Congratulations Bharath, Can you confirm is it 2023 model or not ? I'm also waiting for the bike and they don't have a clear picture when it will arrive on showroom
Dudes ride motorcycles for a living, live in parts of India with reasonably good roads and then come up with "long term" reviews after clocking run-in mileage, have some shame guys.
Suzuki har 3-4 saal me apni bikes k model band kar deti hai. Shoulin, samurai, fiero, hyatey, zeus, heat, slingshot, GS150R, inazuma, intruder. Sab models band ho chukey hain.
without good suspension, why such a seat height is kept is beyond understanding. Its not a bike, its a dhoka. It comes at price comprable with Himalayan, is also a joke.
I don't agree with these attention seekers review the engine is very refined and even at higher revs I think Suzuki not paid them that's why negative marketing 😂😂
You clearly haven't ridden them like they should. It's engine is far more engaging throughout the rpm rather than the ktms where apart from the top end the engine feels like it will fall apart.
When will manufacturers realize that hobbits like myself also exist who fancy adv bikes?😭🥺....even dukes and mt15 are quite tall. I can ride them fine but u know...
Suzuki jaise company isko makhan jaisa karna thha....Gaadi ka sabkuchh achha hai, only rear brake, height, gear, light, balance in turning....main test drive aaj kiya toh itna mujhe pata chala. Bike strong hai, par mera kaam ka nahin thha.
@ZigWheels in the first video you felt the bike was vibey at 100 but in this video suddenly you feel this can cruise at 120 all day, also i couldn't find a single point in this video that you didn't cover in the first one, so i assumed that this video was made to sell a bike no one wants to buy .
Led indicator, slipper clutch, tft display runs the motorcycle... Yes, that's right. I would recommend you to see this bike in person, fit and finish, welding, wiring, and tell me a stock bikes using a DID chain and ENKEI wheel rims. You know what? A better performing Chains and rims are better than a led indicators and tft display.
@@surendarmohan9878it's really built very well. All the wires the panels are so well put together. There's no panel squeaking or wired lying around.feels like Suzuki too a lot of effort to get everything as perfect as they could.
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The key is to shift the gear almost like the last gen Royal enfield classic till 4000rpm and shift like a sports bike at above 4000rpm.
Rev matching mostly wont work below 4000rpm, above 4000 rev matching is a bliss.
I warm up the engine regularly at least till the the rpm settles at 1500 rpm (best thing to do is to wait til the engine is hot to touch), it will make world of difference and engine runs ever smoother(with suzuki's ecstar oil)
If you gradually increase the speed rather than full throttle, there will be no buzz. that's why this engine needs to be ridden like a touring bike and not full throttle in all gears like R15 or kTM's
After 6k km's my engine is progressively becoming buttery smooth throught out all the engine rpm's that i regularly uses.
Even my service center guys also told me that my bike is the smoothest 250 they ever had and asked me about my bike routines and riding style. so you can believe me
Helpful review mate 👌
The hard gear shift brilliantly solved by Suzuki service Centre, The bike they given for test drive had a harder gear than mine, Once i specifically tell this problem to service guys, they nicely done the job. Now shift is super smooth.
Even the headlight throw in your video seems like lot higher, For me while the bike came, the headlight was not in proper slot( same for my another vstrom frnd) later they corrected.
No issues with riding comfort and heating, done single stretch for 400+ km
1. Hard gear shift: Had same issue but after 2nd service gear shift have smoothen up (6k ride done)
2. brakes: are good (7/10) but have to improve.
3. seat height: I'm 5'8 and have learned to live with it.
MAJOR CONCERN: lot of v-storm owners have complained about the left hand or right hand pull, there is some issue with handlebar alignment. I have discussed this with lots of owners and still the issue persist. I personally have very slight right side alliognment issue, been to service centre 3 time 95% resolved .
4. Handling hands-down the best, gives lots of confidence.
5. Seats are really comfortable easily done 90km in single strech.
Hey Saswat, thanks for writing in. We hadn't faced this issue with our LT bike, did you check balancing the wheels or if the tyre pressure is right?
@@zigwheels i have given the bike at service centre they will change some parts(fork and come set may be) and do realignment. Will get more detail once i receive the bike.
Hope all these issues are fixed.
@@saswatsenapati7870any updates?
@@sanketsalgaonkar9901 yeah it's fixed but had to goto service centre multiple time
This can be used like a 100cc commuter or a 250cc tourer. Mileage is between 30 to 50. Ride between 55-70 KMs speed (tested during rainy nights) it delivers between 45- 50KMPL everytime without fail, just go to 6th gear once it crosses 40KMPH. It has enough torque to chug along in low speeds. between speeds of 90 to 100 you will get 35-40 KMPL. i have an old and trusty Unicorn 150 with butter smooth engine and gear shift. Suzuki cannot match my unicorn in engine smoothness or gear shift quality. But it trumphs unicorn or any 150/250cc bikes in Pick up, Mileage, useable torque, Seat quality (yes you can stay 3-4 hours in saddle without soreness), Pillion ride quality and exceptional balance. I am 5.8 and its tall for me but i can ride this anywhere nowadays. My bike has crossed 3500 kms and the avg fuel efficiency overall till date (for the whole 3500 kms) is 45KMPL. Even i cannot believe this. Normally i ride between 65 to 90. i m 45 years young.
Engine is too good and smooth ride. I ride SF 250 1800KM Agra to Chennai in 2 days with an 8hrs break in Nagpur. I did this after touring 25 days in Himachal, J&K, Ladakh, Punjab, Delhi
Love ur spirit about biking...
And ur outlook towards "Age" 👍
I am young of 56😂, and I am going to purchase this one , shortly! I have test driven it already.
Starting from Yezdi 250 of 1974 make (possession of my father till 1994, I drove it between 1986 and 1994), then going on to RE Bullet (1994-1997 which was terrible experience), to Suzuki Shogun (1997-2006, the bike was "pocket rocket"), to RE Bullet again (2006-2016, fortunately, had better than average experience), to Himalayan 411 (2018-2022, had mixed experience, excellent riding experience but terrible quality issues). Had a break from riding for a few months, but I can't keep myself away from long riding. I was searching for an alrounder bike which is lighter, fairly fuel efficient, can be used for city ride and highway rides both, has good engine and less maintainance! At 56 (however young 😂, I don't want to waste energy in handling heavier vehicle), I need a lighter and alrounder bike which should serve pillion, well. Looking for all those things, Suzuki Vstrom 250 sx fits the bill, the best way! 👍
80-90% of the people don't have time to do adventure touring. They go to office, meet friends, go occasionally on highways for eateries and change.
And if required this bike is capable of going to Ladakh as well. Check Falcon riders video if required.
Overall this bike provides good comfort for those long hours in traffic, provides super control and braking for emergency situation, just the right power that one can utilise properly (unlike over powered KTM), and does everything so good.
Is lighter by 30kgs than Himalayan and much comfortable than Xpulse and much cheaper then KTM too.
So this bike is something that sits beautifully as a jack of all trades bike.
Hey Anish, any bike can go to Ladakh, the question is with how much ease. As mentioned in this video, the V-Strom is very capable but not flawless :)
All of these points are applicable to the Honda h'ness CB350 as well
I feel it has the best riding posture and also covers up on the drawbacks of the V storm - it's defintely not an adventure bike and hence never claims to be one but its a brilliant city and highway touring bike. It sticks on the road and glides easily with a refined engine and there are enough youtubers who have done ladakh trips on the Cb350 twins for anyone to check out.
A commuter bike like Unicorn also checks all the boxes
Tvs ronin
Bro I went to Ladakh on my 10 year old activa.
Idc about the cons , if I have to pick a 250cc to tour , this is the one I would pick anyday
What about dominar?
Dominar 250 is nowhere close to vstrom in any terms , suzuki is suzuki ...engine , power to weight ration , the quality , ground clearance , feautures navigations
@@samchaalke1109 bruh im talking about domi 400 there is not much difference in price
@@uniquegirl6721you never mentioned the 400. Nobody mentioned the 400.
@@uniquegirl6721I would never choose Bajaj😅😅
Some say its awful. Some say its fantastic. I say its the ultimate one in my garage. I own a 2021 jawa jawa, 2023 xpulse 200 4v, 2022 continental gt 650, 2019 Burgman 125, 2022 Fascino hybrid. Everyone have their own best feature. Looks, Power and torque - GT 650. Manoeuvring in traffic, suspension and ease of use - xpulse 200 4v. Comfort - Burgman 125. Mileage - Fascino Hybrid. But if one vehicle delivers everything, not best but great is Vstrom sx 250. And yes if i would choose just one motorcycle to keep, its the Suzuki ❤
People complain about the suspension. I am planning to buy this machine for touring only. Also how is the pillion comfort
@@kidscookingstory2505 those are the two departments in which the vstrom excels. Just go for it !
@@kidscookingstory2505tell suspension how was
Just booked this yellow colour
God damn bike's a beast
Comfort,Commanding,crusing at 120-130 kmph, amazing machine
Congrats 😊
@pranav athrey
Congratulations brother .. can you tell me in which city this bike is available ?
Actually in pune i am not getting this bike in any Suzuki pune showrooms.
@@akshaypratapsingh7247 I got mine from Dream Suzuki Camp.
Dhone Suzuki Swargate also had the Vstrom (took my test ride there)
@@joblessBABA thanks for your response sid.. actually I have asked 20 days back to dream Suzuki and dhone Suzuki, both don't have vstrom.
Can you telll me when you have enquired ?
@@akshaypratapsingh7247 Dhone Suzuki was last year August.
Went for my 2nd service to Dream Suzuki back in Feb. Saw a couple Vstroms.
I guess this bike is running the stock engine oil from Suzuki (Ecstar 10w40). I can relay the exact experience before but having switch over to Motul 300v (sold in Suzuki svc as optional) made a whole lot difference with regards to engine vibe, smoothness, mileage, gear shift, etc.
Hi, yes, the bike is running the stock engine oil, and I agree, Motul oil is among the best.
What's the mileage u got ? Before and after oil change
@@sanketsalgaonkar9901 No difference if you're revving above 7000 rpm. Anything below 5000 will give you at least 40 kmpl 😇
First honest and clear review without trying to be oversmart or witty. Calling out the pretense that it is not an adv. It is a sports tourer at best. 🙌
Suzuki always know how to market thier products, know what the prefect time to release thier products with the future technology offers, with the dreamed character.
I'm looking at buying this bike, your review is outstanding, you're very good at it, thank you!
Very nice review as always.
I will buy this bike if they increase the suspension travel, increase the tank capacity to 15 litres, slightly taller handlebars with a revised peg position for ease of riding when standing up on the pegs, also give switchtable ABS and a stronger light.
Also be ready to pay more
Bla bla bla bla,just buy the goddamn bike and stop complaining you fish.
I am riding my V Storm for two months. No issues with the gear shiftings . But jerks it gives while engaging road bumps specially the sharper ones are cruel . Those nasty jerks are transmitted through your spines upto your chest. I am yet to come to terms with these annoying surprises. I am toying with the idea of replacing it's rear monoshock unit with that of xpulse 200. I am requesting some experts opinion on this matter . Best thing about this byke is it's balance and stability. Wind Buffeting is very less. I have ridden it through strong winds very comfortably . It's balance is so good you even tend to forget that there's a pillion rider behind you. The footpegs are rear set and that's also a thing of annoyance for me.
Had the same problem. Have gone for air cushion seats and it made a huge improvement
@@srinathr913 Thanks for sharing your experience. Can you please mention the brand of the air cushion seat ?
Hi James, we wouldn't recommend changing the monoshock as the suspension has been designed given a certain chassis and load. The XPulse suspension will severely affect its handling dynamics.
@@zigwheels Thanks a lot . Now I understand the situation. Thanks again for the prompt response with a very good advice .
I’m owning a vstrom since 8 months now. Did 6k kms. I don’t agree with most of the thoughts expressed here; be it regarding engine, gearbox, brakes or anything.
Zigwheels and power drift they only give best points to re Himalayan who still have lots of issues since its launch. Still re is the best. I agree with u bro. I don't own it bt points here they share are totally non sense.
Pretenders they are. Google "Noobs of Auto Journalism" and you'll be enlightened 😁
I too own a VStrom, the engine is tractable, smooth and gearbox is precise, typical Suzuki high quality.
These reviewers are not experts and so I don't really take them seriously. This is the same guy who said the bike is a Gixxer 250 with different panels, atleast now he highlights some facts
@@AR-bm2xg you may watch my review of the V-Strom 😊 And also the video I made on "noobs of auto journalism"
Even if the gearshifts are hard and the brakes are not that good let me telling having owned a himalyan earlier the suzukis gearbox and brakes are on a entirely different level compared to the himalyan. With the himalyan you never could really tell if the bike would stop in time you had squeeze the brakes and pray. But with the Suzuki once u get used to the brakes it will stop when and where you want it to.
Till now i didn't seen this Kind of A any automobile review 🎉 Great Job Sir 😊
Clocked 11k Kms on my VStrom. I rode it almost in all terrain still my review would be that this bike grows along with you just give it some time.
The only upgrade I feel is the Tyres , they feel heavy and looses grip often. THATS ALL!!
Even though I didn't like the VStrom in many aspects, Not going with RE...NEVER...
This bike is most underrated its a good bike which can do city riding n highway riding also some soft roading so its a jack of all kinda bike
Bro, thanks much for testing the headlights, & thanks for this review.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video.
Thank you Mani, hope you have subscribed :)
You don't have to worry about that. Subscriber since 2016 👌
Excellent review Bro! Honest!
Done 4740 KM in 9 days in November with pillon only issue i face front break pad Quality its gone in just 3000kn
Ride start from Mumbai to bhopal via varanasi
Varanasi to Jharkhand
Jharkhand to Varanasi
Varanasi to aayodhya
Aayodhya to indore via Mumbai
Best Touring machine bullet proof engine
This needed a little more suspension travel & a little less seat height to be accessible for the larger audience...
Also that 1st gen tail lamp is an eye sore to be honest.. doesn't gel with the overall aesthetics of the bike
Bro, Your high beam is on the trees and you are talking about light throw. 1:54
And if there is a surrounding light that means there is light na, ye baat he bouncer gya
Mine shows 41kmpl+ mileage all the time. The least I got was 39 or 38. Should I get it checked?
Brilliant review!
My only issue is the way the engine sounds at higher RPMs (read - thrashy). And after riding at higher RPMs for sometime, the idle also sounds clattery!
So even though the baby strom has performance at higher revvs it sounds as if it’s outside its comfort zone.
My VStrom 250 is the E20 version and when I rode a friend’s E10 VStrom that’s run for 16k kms , it didn’t sound thrashy at all. So is it down to the E20 ?
What's the top box weight capacity
Serious Con - This motorcycle has a defect of pulling left side upon leaving handle bar and service center doesn't help with this. Check before buying!
Suzuki v storm vs ktm adv 390x. For long rides. Mostly highways. Seat height isnt issue.
Its my dream bike coz its oil cooled,Light weight,26ps of horsepower,6th gear but price is slightly higher so out of my budget my height is only 5.5
The type of motorcycle needed should meet your requirements! What do you expect of a bike you would own?
There is a seat height reducer that is offered by the company- go for it
@@MAX-xw8xqlol yeah why should I buy a bike that doesn't fits my requirements ? I am not crazy to go buy something that doesn't suits my propose
If Suzuki improves suspension on this, this will be a tough competitor to Hero and others in touring segment given its tubeless tyres
Is it suitable for 5 feet 4 inch person ?
It's a good bike, brilliant ergos, one of the best seats amongst bikes and offers better efficiency than the rivals, has tubeless tires which offers great peace of mind.
However - The refinement is all over the place, being a Suzuki you'd expect it to be better. Quality is a bit suspect. There are rust issues, and a few older 250 owners both tbhp and Xbhp have had their engines seized these are guys that take care of their bikes.
Now there are some new vibration issues that crop up after the bike crosses 7k rpm.
Suzuki are asking for good money in the name of jap reliability and peace of mind.. but i feel they are just at the levels of Hero / RE when it comes to quality.
I owned a himalyan earlier and now i own a Gixxer 250. The difference in reliability between the two bikes is as clear as night and day. Ofcourse there will always be always a few exceptions where the experience has been bad for some people but when i owned the himalyan i was always taking the bike to the SVC every month for some or the other niggling issues and it was very frustrating. With the Suzuki that i have owned for more than two years now I haven't faced any such issues except regular service.
Engine refinement and NVH is something that Suzuki needs to work on, as mentioned we didn't face any rusting issues. Engine seizing is something serious, hope Suzuki replaced the motor FOC.
@@hamzavora622Good to hear. I've had RE and hated them too, i feel Suzuki are getting away with a lot wrt quality here..
I want to purshase Vstorm. But only doubt is the spares availability on time and in future. Can anyone share your expereinces.
I understand the service wont be as quick as hero or Bajaj. But, it shouldn't be too bad.
Is it possible to use the xpulse suspension into this for better off roading?
For offroad, stick to Xpulse only!
Would be great if Suzuki worked on suspension and a few nitbits, this bike would sell even more!
It was an honest review and no unnecessary promotion or nit picking. Well done with the video and the content.
A esta moto cada cuánto es el cambió de aceite?
3.5k to 4k kilometres
Milage before and after - 1,2,3 services?
Also, how much kms for 1,2,3, services?
Is it a good bike for people with or recovering from back injury?
Yes it is very good for people with back issues
Can this do ZANSKAR..from Hyderabad..?
the only good bike for zigwheels is the ones having Royal Enfield logo on it. Seeing this since the comparison of cb350 vs classic 350
Tyre pressure for front and back for city use
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How this would compare with triump
Suzuki need to revisit this bike....not a prefect/good one to buy....
Then don't buy
@@AR-bm2xg forward this message to all...😜
Agreed. This bike has no flaws but still feels incomplete unexciting and characterless.
@@neoncat3546 yes agree....
I can’t able to connect my iPhone to this bike,please suggest me what to do?
Ask your dealer to change the console. Some consoles has Bluetooth chip issues.
I’m 5.6 height is it comfortable riding
Adhennada peru'ku pinaadi Nadaa'nu?
That’s total bullshit review. This is the smoothest 250 engine on the market. At 5-6k rpm it is buttery smooth.
Its the most fuel efficient bike in its class. 38kmpl easily. Gear shifts are smooth unlike what they said in video. Although its not an off-road bike but its surely adventure ready. Yes I own one 😊
Hi Shakti, have you ridden the new Pulsar 250? For us, that's the most refined 250cc motor. As for fuel efficiency, it will always differ based on the rider, the route taken and the average speed. And we had mentioned it as a positive.
You cant blame them. It seems like a mixed experience for the 250 platform owners. I have quite a bit of buzz at cruising speeds on my Gixxer 250 at 16k kms.
Road presence is amazing, to know the rest i watched this video..😬😜
Best for touring...
Background music is louder than reviewer voice?
This is the first review on youtube where the reviewer says engine has vibrations.
Suzuki v strom suitable for hills station with pillion and luggage..
Nonsense review. U only mentioned the negatives which frankly are not there. I have taken multiple rest rides from various showrooms across the city for some good time. I actually think it much better in many aspects than u would actually think.
dude it's his bike and he's just sharing his experience. why do u have to be so bitter about it? especially when you've only test ridden the vehicle and not owned one, doesn't make sense.
Hellos, we can agree to disagree! Please watch the entire video, there are pros and cons of the product and they have been clearly mentioned. A long term report will always have more depth than a short test ride.
RE is the worst with the most issues but still somehow it becomes the best. I dont know how to explain this.
Please do a honda cb300f long term review
Get something with more character, 300f has no soul, if you're a biker you'll know what I mean
Your head lamp is way too high dude, adjust it to the proper direction. There will always a screw behind the lamp to adjust it, read your manuals!
The knuckle guards are fitted upside-down on your motorcycle
Gives me a glimpse of Hypermotard
One aspect that made me choose the Hunter over the Suzuki 250s was the engine. I rode it, and had the same gruff feeling that somehow felt will not go away even after many miles. Needed a smooth experience. And the Hunter’s engine, even though it does not have the top end of this 250, feels smooth. Request you to do a long term of the Hunter as well. I own one, have a few good as well as bad opinions, & would like to see how much of it is actually a larger character of the bike. So that I can do something to improve my experience of it.
feel so sad. for you
That's an interesting perspective Don, but then why didn't you opt for the Himalayan or Scram?
@@zigwheels Never interested in the Himalayan due to its weight. Scram looked very appealing, but prevalent Qs. regarding engine heating & refinement made me pass over it. The J series engine has been around enough to gather much goodwill, especially for its refinement. Also, alloys+tubeless tyres, better flick-ability, & the gorgeous looks. Interestingly, had the CB350 RS been much more reasonably priced for what it is, I'd have definitely gone with that because that was my original first preference, which I was intent on saving up for & buying. I find it to be a better bike overall, but I saved a lot of fuel money on the Hunter.
That said, I find the suspension firm for the city 'spine' breakers, *SHIT* breaking which I don't have confidence in. Unreliable instrument console. The looks, engine & flick-ability are its strong points.
Hunter is smoother than Suzuki?? 🤧
@@MrTransporter5 he is from mars dude....
Every other Auto Journalist say engine is smooth and no vibrations but here the exactly opposite ?
I hv brought a new bike I do feel ths isn't a smooth bike
Sir plz make a video on gs 310 ,,plz
BMW doesn't provide a long term bike, but we will try our best.
Oh nooo.....V strom (all lines) not the hardcore off roader like u said....
Suzuki DR is the hardcore off roader !!!@
This is the first time, i heard someone saying clunky gears.
Machine is good,but service experiences is very bad with Suzuki,Suzuki has to improve its service section a lot,
Regards -A GS 150r owner
Hi Thanveer, what were the issues faced by you? A colleague of ours is a GS 150 owner :)
I'm getting delivery of this bike next week. Hooo😜🥳... I'm just 5.4' and did order a lower seat option 🙃, which is rockhard😬🤦.
Congratulations Bharath, do share your ownership experience with us.
Congratulations Bharath, Can you confirm is it 2023 model or not ? I'm also waiting for the bike and they don't have a clear picture when it will arrive on showroom
@@abdullamohammed8072 it's 2022 model. Updated emmision norms will be in 2023 model, they said will available by end of May...
Dudes ride motorcycles for a living, live in parts of India with reasonably good roads and then come up with "long term" reviews after clocking run-in mileage, have some shame guys.
Gixxer sf250 is a way better deal because of the same engine at a much lower price
The video is very good but the music is irritating.
All negative responses from the channel, I own one and I found the bikes the best in every aspect.
You seems to be paid well to put forward the the bad first.
LED light is worst when rainy season 😢
Suzuki har 3-4 saal me apni bikes k model band kar deti hai. Shoulin, samurai, fiero, hyatey, zeus, heat, slingshot, GS150R, inazuma, intruder. Sab models band ho chukey hain.
First time a silencer reviewing a bike !
Love black
TVS RONIN ride review please like this video.
Sure, PMR!
Ram ram
without good suspension, why such a seat height is kept is beyond understanding. Its not a bike, its a dhoka. It comes at price comprable with Himalayan, is also a joke.
Same experience with my v strom😂 broo
Please, video ko 15+ minutes bana ki kosis team se karao.....
I don't agree with these attention seekers review the engine is very refined and even at higher revs
I think Suzuki not paid them that's why negative marketing 😂😂
Given the brilliant road conditions of our country 😂
this review is the exact opposite of what people say about this bike and then later the reviewer contradicts himself...very confusing.
The only motorcycle without any major flaw but still who's engine feels souless, even ktm 125s feel more characterfull
You clearly haven't ridden them like they should. It's engine is far more engaging throughout the rpm rather than the ktms where apart from the top end the engine feels like it will fall apart.
I think u ve ridden pulsar 125 instead of V250... 🤣 then Better but KTM 125 ..🤧.🤣
I ride GT650 which is my third bike so yeah I guess you'all are the ones who haven't ridden much miles
WHY? the F***ing music in a motorbike review. Stopped listening soon into it.
Too much negative points it's not good to say about the cons at the beginning you should tell for people's perspective not only from personal views
When will manufacturers realize that hobbits like myself also exist who fancy adv bikes?😭🥺....even dukes and mt15 are quite tall. I can ride them fine but u know...
Hey Navin, being short can be challenging, but once you're in motion most bikes feels the same :)
@@zigwheels Thanks for the motivation
Suzuki jaise company isko makhan jaisa karna thha....Gaadi ka sabkuchh achha hai, only rear brake, height, gear, light, balance in turning....main test drive aaj kiya toh itna mujhe pata chala. Bike strong hai, par mera kaam ka nahin thha.
Nadar? Bruh. Who TF adds caste name while mentioning their name?
Reviewer seems very amateur for me.
Suzuki ne bribe installment me diya kya ?😂😂
Hey, can you please explain the reasoning behind this statement, Also, we clearly clarify our paid content.
@ZigWheels in the first video you felt the bike was vibey at 100 but in this video suddenly you feel this can cruise at 120 all day, also i couldn't find a single point in this video that you didn't cover in the first one, so i assumed that this video was made to sell a bike no one wants to buy .
If the review was in English would be better
Hello Zigwheel brother, once u dont have guts to speak truth, pls dont spoil this beauty..i own this bike..and i dont agree with u
What did Suzuki think? Put a sticker and fool the Indian customer to buy into a make believe world?
Totally wrong review
Overpriced...hence flopped.
No led indictors, slipper clutch, tft display.
Plus nobody cares about suzuki motorcycles...only access sells😆
Led indicator, slipper clutch, tft display runs the motorcycle... Yes, that's right. I would recommend you to see this bike in person, fit and finish, welding, wiring, and tell me a stock bikes using a DID chain and ENKEI wheel rims. You know what? A better performing Chains and rims are better than a led indicators and tft display.
The VStrom has a waiting period of more than a month in Bangalore. Go see and test ride, the bike to know the quality. Don't be a keyboard judge.
@@surendarmohan9878it's really built very well. All the wires the panels are so well put together. There's no panel squeaking or wired lying around.feels like Suzuki too a lot of effort to get everything as perfect as they could.