Suzuki V-Strom SX launched in India

Suzuki India has launched its much awaited 250cc adventure motorcycle, the V-Strom SX, at ₹ 2.11 l

Suzuki India has launched its much awaited 250cc adventure motorcycle, the V-Strom SX, at ₹ 2.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Suzuki V-Strom SX is based on the Gixxer 250 platform, and has the same oil-cooled engine. 

Beginning with the design, the new Suzuki V-Strom SX borrows its styling cues from the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 that is sold in international markets. The prominent beak is, in fact, inspired by the Suzuki DR-Z racer and DR-BIG off-road models of yore. Above the beak is the octagonal LED headlight, similar to the Gixxer 250. A tall windscreen sits above the headlight, with the handguards, complete the ADV look at the front end.

Step to the side and you can see the large, dual-tone plastic fuel tank shrouds, beneath which lies the 12-litre metal fuel tank, similar in capacity to the Gixxer 250 street naked. The shroud merges with the beak, and overall, this portion looks quite cohesive.

Other design highlights include a two-piece seat, dual-tone tail section with an integrated LED tail-light and a luggage carrier/grab bar. The bike will be available in three colours — Champion Yellow 2, Pearl Blaze Orange and Glass Sparkle Black.

The new V-Strom SX is powered by the same 26.5hp, 22.2Nm, 249cc, oil-cooled engine that is mated to a 6-speed gearbox — as seen on the Gixxer 250 street naked. Given the rev-happy nature of this engine, we cannot wait to ride the motorcycle to see how it fares as an adventure motorcycle.

The company says the V-Strom SX’s main chassis is similar to the Gixxer, albeit with a “few modifications”, while the subframe and swingarm are entirely different. The bike’s wheelbase has gone up by 100mm compared to the Gixxer 250, and it also has a relatively relaxed steering geometry.

The bike is suspended by a telescopic fork and a 7-step, preload adjustable monoshock at the rear.  The V-Strom SX has a kerb weight of 167kg, which is about 11kg more than the Gixxer 250.