Suzuki V-Strom 250 REVIEW | Tested Over 1200 KM
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- Опубликовано: 1 янв 2023
- Here's the verdict right away for you: this is, hands down, the absolute best touring motorcycle you can buy at this price. And that's touring continuously above 130 km/h!
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Great,detailed unbiased review, you have put other big moto journos to shame as their reviews were boring spec sheet reads.
At 11:01, Like that you have cleared the misconception about ADVs in India. ADVs are comfortable tourers not motocross/off-road machines. Most people think otherwise and Himlayan, Yezdi are bit confusing as a package as they are poor tourers with bad refinement and too heavy (200kg+) for trail riding.
True, this is the most comfortable ADV you can buy at this price. I own one and completed 2000 kms, not a single day I have felt any back pain or fatigue, be it on highway or in the city.
The other aspect apart from what is mentioned here, where the bike really shines is the pillion comfort, hands down, this has the best pillion comfort below 4 lakhs. The entirely new sub frame on this bike (not same as Gixxer) which supports wider, longer seat is wonderful for both rider and pillion.
Thank you so much, brother ❤️ And you are again correct about the pillion comfort: it's indeed the most comfortable motorcycle for the pillion as well at this price! Unfortunately, brochure reviewers canr go beyond the superficial.
I have never seen a more thorough side stand review in my life
Hahahahahaha, thank you so much ❤️
Thanks for the review.
Nice to see your review after long long time. I hope your channel grow and you get more subscribers and views.
Your review is practical and different which other RUclipsrs do not have.
Jazakallah khair, brother ❤️ This means a lot ❤️
Very through and detailed. Wish all other reviewers go in similar technical details rather than skimming the surface 😄
Thank you so much bhai ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nicely done, brother! Kudos to you.
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
Great informative lessons
Once again.
Respect ✍️
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
When I took my test ride on this bike, the showroom for some weird reason had the lower-seat installed on their test-bike. I found in a 5-min test run, I had some pain in my sitz-bones on that seat. I would highly recommend the standard stock seat for this bike for low-height riders. Just learn to be confident with riding taller bikes, it's not that hard and that is something you have demonstrated perfectly in your video on how to sit and ride this bike.
superb review my friend..👌👍
Thank you so much ❤️
Very well explained! By the way I've noticed when you pull the clutch(during changing gears), the action is very slight. Generally i pull the lever fully sir. Is it okay to pull it slightly or is it a trick?
I shall make a video on it. Until then, please note that you are doing the right thing by pulling in the clutch lever completely 😃
@@RealAutoReviews roger that! Sergeant!
Great video, man! Does the bike tend to overheat or get uncomfortably warm in traffic?
Thank you so much! ❤️ No, absolutely zero heat issues in traffic 😃
Hello from South Africa! You have a great sense of humour. Please consider doing a video on suspension set up/ adjustments in general. The 250 VStorm has just been released here. Majority of bikers in SA are on the GS bikes but majority of them have also fallen off it. What is the longest distance/ time you can ride this bike without stopping (let's say you have enough fuel) or if you have a full tank and fitness levels are good and enough caffeine in the body, can you ride the bike nonstop until the tank empties or will a rider have to give the bike a 30 minute break after one hour of riding? Thank you
Thank you so much! ❤️ You will be happy to note that I tested EXACTLY that! Let me tell it to you in a way that would be easy to remember:
1) At 100-110 km/h? You may ride as long as the fuel and your body allows you to.
2) 120 km/h and above? Take breaks! It relies only on oil cooling, which, though isn't a rudimentary oil-cooling tech, is certainly not as effective in protecting the engine as a properly liquid cooled motor. Suzuki should have given the engine those air-cooled fins as well for better heat dissipation. You won't feel the heat, but the engine does. So, while touring, keep it under 120.
Hope this helps! 😃
@@RealAutoReviews Thank you very much for your reply and the commitment to respond to all your viewers. Here is SA between most cities and the towns along the highways we are really spoilt with amazing broad roads across the country. You get from flat straight roads to twisties. There is also enough fuel stop points where you can get premium petrol but it is best to get a bike that can take premium and non-premium. The roads here are very scenic. The speed limit is mostly 120 kmph for majority of the distance on national roads. We also have great off-roads which are equally, if not more scenic. Speeding here is directly proportional to visibilty of speed cameras, skill levels or how quickly you can escape a charging warthog or dodge deers (Kudu - these are deers larger than a cow which jump across the road). Both tarred and untarred roads have long stretches of very little traffic depending on the routes you take. But with such good highways comes most vehicles which will pass you (allegedly) at 140 to 160 and possibly above. Our bigger trucks travel between 80 and 100 or more. So a small bike needs to have enough power to get you out of a sticky situation and sit at 120kmph with enough room to spare. SA is not a motorcycle aware country (the least aware allegedly are the minibus taxis which follow different traffic rules that are created as they move). Here even the insurance companies treat motorcycle as leisure vehicles and hobbies. I think I'm now understanding why the adventure and dual purpose bikes are so popular and everyone wants the BMW1250GS. A word of caution. Depending on where you live in SA a small bike can fall into a pothole and never return......and this bike is Rs. 50,000 more in SA than India ex-showroom.
So good to get an Indian review that is in English. Well done.
Thank you so much ❤️ Where are you from? 😃
Australia.
@tonywright8342 glad to have you here, mate! I make videos in Hindi because of the majority of Hindi speaking population here in India, however, I soon might be shifting to English only, at least on the bikes and cars that are sold globally. In fact, when I had Reviewed the Gen 3 Hayabusa in 2021, I had made two reviews: one each in Hindi and English. Do check it out whenever you have the time and inclination 😃
Can we do ladakh/spiti on this bike with pillion and luggage? What’s your opinion? It’ll do it smoothly or it’ll struggle on high altitudes? What u feel? Btw I’m 6’1” with 80 kg
110 per cent 😃
Hey there, Love your reviews. When I see a new bike my first search is your videos.
Seeing your videos I want a upgrade from my bs4 classic 350(2016).
I'm considering cb350rs and v storm. I'm 5.9.. 75 kg
I test drove cb350rs loved it. But I'm not much experienced so may be there are better bikes.
I daily commute 33 kms up and down. 8 km bad road stone+mud+pebbles road. Other roads are highway and highway like smooth road.
I had to ride at 20km/hr speed on the classic 350. But because of the road new problems started arising (alignment problem etc).
I ride sometimes relaxed, sometimes agrresive.
Sorry for the long story..
My main question is
What is the suspension travel of cb350rs?
Is it better than classic 350's? I am choosing rs over H'ness just bcz of the looks.
I think v storm would suit me too.
But is the gear shifting not smooth?
And is the gear heavy?
Are there vibrations at 90-95.
That's normally my cruising speed at the classic 350(at very bad vibrations).
That's why I don't like RE bikes. Didn't like hunter because of heavy clutch and felt a bit stiff on normal road. And also vibrations.
Hoping for a reply 😊
First and foremost, thank you so much for the trust and respect. It's comments like these that keep me going ❤️
Regarding your query, see, you might already know how much I love both the CBs; they are the best in their segment. However, if you bring the V-Strom 250 in the picture, the equation changes. The Suzuki does everything better than the CBs. Plus, you get a lot of wind protection as compared to any naked/standard. Better ergonomics too as compared to the RS. The most important part: the bad section you take on your RE at 20 km/h, on the V-Strom you would love to stand on the pegs and go flat out! Lastly, coming from a BS4 Classic, you won't feel any vibrations on this Suzuki. Like I mentioned in the review, they are there, but never too intense to be a bother 😃
Hope this helps!
@@RealAutoReviews Thank you
@@raktimphukan7523 all the best and keep me posted!
@@RealAutoReviews Sure..
Hello again, I recently got to test ride the v strom. So far I like the engine and the seat height is not much of a problem. But the test drive was through a rough patch of tarmac and I felt the brakes a bit ABS sensitive. Suspension didn't feel too stiff or soft. My 20% of the journey will be off-road.
So, can you tell me the speed I can maintain in off-road! Also if I'll be comfortable with/without saddling.
Fell in love with this machine on first test ride. About to book one over xpluse. However bit skeptical about after sales service & spares availability. Could u please help me with your experience. Thanks.
Please tell me that you have watched the video in its entirety? 😃
@@RealAutoReviews Yes Sir, Did I miss anything mentioned on after sales service & spares in this video ?
@@ameyaw9507 no no, I was just checking. There have been cases where people don't even watch the video and directly ask me questions here because they know that I answer each and every one of them 😃
Anyway, now that I have established that you aren't one of them, let me tell you that a) this was a media/press unit, and b) I had to get it serviced upon reaching Lucknow and I faced zero issues in spares and service. Of course, as a journalist, I do get a bit of a special treatment at the service center, but the overall behaviour of a showroom / service center tells me whether to recommend it to my viewers or ask them to run in the opposite direction. Thankfully, it's the former in this case. Go buy it with your eyes closed. After you have zeroed in on the colour of course 😁
@@RealAutoReviews Thanks man, Cheers. BTW i actualy saw all ur videos on V strom. Good work 👍
@@ameyaw9507 thank you so much ❤️ All the best and keep me posted 😃
Fuel efficiency i get in bangalore traffic is 37kmpl.
Its not about riding fast in traffic that drops efficient its about what rpm you maintain
True.
Hi , I appreciate your in detail review of both scrambler 400 X and Vstrom , however I am confused on which one to pick as a single garage among them. I am planning to do occasional touring on highways, (not focused on offroad). Do you think the premium of 90K is worth it in the longer run? I could test scrambler on highway and I am skeptical that it is not as planted on the road as VStrom
The V-Strom would be the better bike for you. 😊
Thanks man, appreciate your opinion 🙌
@@splinter1817 all the best and keep me posted!
Hi , just wanted to update you, I have booked the Scrambler 400 X.
Reason being the power that the bike comes with, looking up for rides and tours now.
Cheers 🥂
@splinter1817 so you booked the Scrambler despite finding it not stable on the highway?
Hello sir. Im 155cm. Heard you say you're 5'1" height. Do have video that shows you how you get on and get off the bike ?
Yessss! Have made that video as well! Please check it out 😃
Overall solid review, I do have some cosmetic nit-pickings with the bike, but nothing to take away from its smooth riding experience, and it's a straight head-turner as of now on the roads as seen even in your video 😂! That said, my main issue with the bike is the exhaust should've been something along the lines of Hero XPulse or Himalyan or Yezdi Adv. As this bike competes at 2-2.3lac price point and Suzuki advertises this is an adv bike (though its mild/soft adv), so it baffles me that they still used the same short stubby Gixxer 250 exhaust. That will inevitably let some water into it given how low it is, especially during your "Ladakh water-crossing adventures", ironic considering it has probably the best ground clearance in the segment. It wouldn't have killed Suzuki's profit margins if they had put in a different exhaust on it. That said I can still live with the hideous glossy scratch magnet of an exhaust, because rest of the bike is dope and I can choose not to go into deep water-crossings or get an aftermarket exhaust installed. 🤷♂
Guess what I said about that exhaust way back in 2019? Let me dig that review up for you and share the link here. Wait!
Here you go 😃
ruclips.net/video/Kt5afeIqw9U/видео.html
@@RealAutoReviews Hahaha! Perfectly sums it up! Heck they should've just used VStrom 650 exhaust style on this bike, it would've killed on the overall looks department for this bike. And more than looks, the longer upwards positioned exhaust acts as a utility in situations where you'd love to take this bike to. Short stubby exhaust = Please no more, Suzuki. I think Suzuki designers in India love short "things". 😂
@BlackMambo5 I have the bike. Exhaust angle is tilted up and is placed much higher than the Gixxer. I have taken it in almost a feet deep waters it is just fine. Take a look in person in showroom, you can really see the difference side by side next to Gixxer.
Also already a lot of people of people have done water crossings in Ladakh with this bike, the exhaust has enough clearance, only it looks like Gixxer.
@@BlackMambo5 Also, please note that the increased ground clearance has taken the exhaust up as well. AND, let me tell you something: nowadays, with FI bikes, it is anyway easier (as compared to carb bikes) to take them through deep water crossings. So, relax, this will dismiss any and all water crossings that the 310 GS, XPulse, and Himalayan would 😃
Hi buddy, I was confused between H'ness and Vstrom 250. I have a fair idea of the Hness because my friend has one. Hness has a beautiful engine which does 80-100 happily and has a little lazy like character . What would be your take on these two?
Totally different bikes, but both are fantastic. I would suggest you get the one YOU like more. You can't go wrong with either 😃
@@RealAutoReviews Alright, thank you!!
After watching tonnes of review on this bike i still haven't gotten the confirmation of the max load this bike can carry. Do you have an info on that?
The reason i ask this is bcz im 5'11 90kg and I might very occasionally take my dad with me whose 100kg. So i just wanted to know would it break the bike in terms of engine or suspension or even frame. Lovely true review, appreciate your time!
Motorcycles today are capable of handling these weights and more, quite easily.
Since the Vstrom’s suspension is on the stiffer side, the bike won’t sag under the weight and will keep its composure under the load.
However, the approach to the pillion seat is high and takes a different style of sitting which your father may find difficult. Might wanna consider this as well.
Being a 250cc, it might feel a bit lethargic at times.
confused between cb350 hness and vstrom for daily commuting plzz suggest
@@shlokjadhav8393 both are excellent bikes! Get the one YOU like more 😃♥️
Bhai ak bike suggest ki jiye I am 5.1 ft and new to be a rider which bike I should buy please suggest
Sure. Apni age, weight, city, aur max budget batao 😃
@@RealAutoReviewsage 21, weight 55 west bengal. And Max budget 3.5 lakhs
I have ridden for 3500 kms and now I feel that the brakes have lost the grip they used to have, especially the rear one....should I buy some other brake pads from a diff brand???
Yes, you may. Just check with your service center guys first whether it would void your warranty. It shouldn't but still check with them first.
@@RealAutoReviews Thanks for your reply
@@varuntiwari8444 which city are you in, Varun?
@@RealAutoReviews Thane, Mumbai
@@varuntiwari8444 okay 😊
Sir my height is 5.6
Can I maintain this bike ?
Wants to purchase but haven't test ride it
I have experience on glamour (brothers bike ).
Have made a separate seat height review as well. Watch it! 😃
Exactly....sx is turing bike not off road bike...but unfortunately in ur country, almost reviewer/youtuber always talk about off road capability....hei dud....why dont use DR,CRF,WR or KLx for off road used?
Peace from indonesia
True that! And most of these crybabies can't even ride off-road properly 🤦
I want a comfortable bike with pillion I was looking for 390 adventure. Will this serve the purpose .I don't want go off the road .Just ride with the pillion comfortably. Should I still go for 390 adventure or save the money and go for this.
Save the money and get the V-Strom. Do send a bottle of Absolut to me from a bit of all that money you saved 😁
@@RealAutoReviews thanks mannn
I have test ridden both, our requirements are the same. It makes sense to save the money as the cruising speed is similar.
@@thebollywoodslate100 What about GS 310
@@aashinphilip9023 tons of mechanical problems and higher maintenance cost and price
Hello sir, can I choose cb300f over vstrom sx250 based on engine capacity, power, tractability, low end torque over ghats section, price, etc...though I'm considering adventure motorcycle.
Is CB300X coming based on CB300F???
Haven't tested it yet.
@@RealAutoReviews let's bring a comparison video sir...as soon as u test it...thanks
@@swapnilzaa8424 i won't compare a street naked to an ADV 😊
What's the point then???
Both the engines are oil cooled and of similar nature....still u r avoiding...
Didn't expect atleast from YOU sir @real auto reviews ...
Thanks
Your handle slightly left side down
Please do a bmw g310gs review for height and comfort. 🙏🏻
Sure bro
@@RealAutoReviews
Do you know if the back suspension can be upgraded to a softer suspension?
I took a test ride for this and was blown away by its “Tossability” However the test ride bike also had the crooked handlebar and online too I found people saying that the handlebar is easily bent but not easily fixed.
The only thing that’s preventing me from booking this over a g310gs is the hard suspension. I’m 5’2” and 58 kg. Surprisingly the bmw has the same saddle height but was harder for me to manoeuver. Maybe because of the straighter handlebars.
Love and Respect from pune 🙏🏻
@@SunoSunoDuniyaKeLogo thanks for the love and respect, brother. The BMW is essentially a TVS with service costs of a BMW, and that's "conning" in my book. Yes, the monoshock can be replaced by a softer unit, but I would suggest you keep it bone stock for the first six months and then gradually do the mods.
@@RealAutoReviews
😂 yup.
Thank you so much.
@@SunoSunoDuniyaKeLogo all the best and do keep me posted! 😃
maine bhi new v strom buy ki 980 chali gyi hi first service bi ho gyi hai mgr engine thoda rough feel. ho rha hai
Service ke baad bhi rough feel ho Raha hai??
ha bhai @@RealAutoReviews
I neeed suzuki to update the v storm
I am sure that's how it works...
Side stand ka demo dete hue pahli youtuber ho ap.
Shukriya bhot bhot! Ek baar zara Ronin ka review bhi dekh lena. Usme isse bhi zyada kuch aisi cheezein batai hain ki tumhara dil khush ho jaayega
Confused between this and Honda CB 350rs my purpose is daily commuting which would be my pic if perfomance is something I'm looking for is
You must watch my RS video as well and then take a call 😃
@@RealAutoReviews which one would be your choice among ?
same confsuion yaar ...btw which one did u buy
You are one skilled motorcyclist my friend ! As they say “the body can handle anything, it is the mind you have to convince.” Respect 🫡 ❤
You made my day, brother ❤️ Thanks a ton! ❤️