Suzuki V-Strom SX: An Affordable Adventure Motorcycle

The V-Strom SX is a handsome-looking motorcycle with a design that draws inspiration from the larger V-Stroms. It is massive and commanding, and numerous cuts and creases can be seen on the bodywork.

The cleanly formed thin tail portion comes equipped with a rack for luggage or a top box. Additionally, Suzuki has effectively incorporated textured panels on the side of the tank. The yellow colour on our test bike also caught people’s attention. However, the oversized saree guard is hideous.

The bike has a proper front fairing and a sizable, non-adjustable windscreen that effectively directs wind away from the rider.

The bike incorporates a comfortable, roomy seat, a wide handlebar with plastic knuckle guards, and an essential for the ADV formula, 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels.

The motorbike has undergone a complete makeover. Thanks to optimised aerodynamics developed using CFD models, it has race-inspired bodywork that offers class-leading wind protection and a higher top speed.

Suzuki V-Strom SX comes in three colours:

• Glass sparkle black
• Pearl blaze orange
• Champion Yellow No. 2

Suzuki V-Strom SX offers one variant:

• V-Strom SX STD

It has Bluetooth, an LCD instrument console with call and message alerts, turn-by-turn navigation, LED headlights and taillights, and a USB charger, among other amenities.

The switchgear and body panels have a generally acceptable fit and finish. However, there is potential for improvement due to a gap between the bottom of the headlamp and the front beak and some shoddy welds on the foot peg mountings.

Due to its roomy, well-padded seat, wide handlebars, and moderately forward-set footpegs, the SX’s ergonomics are well suited to touring uses.

Although the seat height is 835mm, it is 35mm higher than the Gixxer’s, which can put off smaller riders. The handlebar is too low to allow you to stand on the pegs and ride when riding off-road.

A fully digital LCD instrument cluster that can get connected to your smartphone for turn-by-turn navigation displays all the pertinent data. The cluster now appears quite empty unless you link your phone, indicating that it should have a better build.

Suzuki V-Strom SX incorporates a well-calibrated dual-channel ABS for safety.

The toggle button on the handlebar enables the rider to adjust several settings, such as turning off the traction control or switching the ABS intervention between the Road and Supermoto modes.

The same 249cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that powers the Gixxer 250 also powers the Suzuki V-Strom SX. According to the spec sheet, it produces 26.1 horsepower at 9300 rpm and 22.2 Nm at 7300 rpm, indicating that it perfectly tunes with the Gixxers.

The Gixxer 250’s frame and suspension system are virtually identical to the Suzuki V-Strom SX. The combination of 17-inch rear and 19-inch front wheels is another significant change.

The suspension is limiting, but the front wheel and 205mm of ground clearance offer the off-road capability. It can engage in some little off-roading, although it prefers on-road activities. The bike gets a disc brake at the front and rear.