Suzuki’s V-Strom SX is one for the highway

A great road-biased machine, the V-Strom is a pleasant tarmac touring bike with all the standard and reliability related to a Japanese bike

A great road-biased machine, the V-Strom is a pleasant tarmac touring bike with all the standard and reliability related to a Japanese bike

Suzuki has lastly taken its first step within the quarter-litre journey touring phase by launching the V-Strom SX. The corporate refers to it as a ‘sport journey tourer’ which is attention-grabbing as it’s primarily based on the thrilling and confirmed Gixxer 250 platform. It’s identical because the Gixxer 250, but completely different. So, what is comparable and what’s completely different between the 2?

First, what Suzuki has accomplished is taken the Gixxer 250’s fundamental body and made a number of modifications to the mounting factors to accommodate the brand new bodywork. The subframe, nonetheless, is all-new. The chassis is unchanged and so is the gasoline tank capability, which at 12 litres is small for an journey touring bike. The headlight and indicators are similar to the Gixxer 250’s, whereas the tail gentle appears to be taken off the earlier 155cc Gixxer.

Each the fork and the preload adjustable monoshock, are the identical because the Gixxer, right down to the quantity of journey. The swingarm, nonetheless, is new and longer. Additionally, the purpose the place the entrance axle attaches to the underside of the fork is off-set to make it simpler to accommodate the 19-inch entrance wheel. These tweaks have added 100mm to the wheelbase, taking it as much as 1,440mm.

Just like the chassis, the 249cc, oil-cooled engine, too, stays unchanged and it’s in the identical state of tune because the Gixxer 250. The inner gearing and closing drive sprocket sizes are the identical too.

A giant change is seen within the ergonomics; the seat peak has gone up by 35mm, to 835mm —  tall, however nonetheless not as tall because the KTM 250 Journey’s 855mm. The handlebar is all new and the footpegs have been moved barely ahead. 

It will get a decently sized aluminium prime field rack in addition to bungee hooks on the pillion footrest hangers.

To summarise, the V-Strom is a product of cost-conscious platform sharing, and its transformation from a road bare bike into an journey bike is commendable — visually, for certain. 

V-Strom SX model: recent look, function packed

The V-Strom SX’s styling takes clear inspiration from the V-Strom 1050. The form of the bodywork is especially flat surfaces with a number of creases, be it the beak underneath the headlight, the gasoline tank or the plastic extensions hooked up beneath it. It’s a comparable story with the form of the tail panels. 

There’s a non-adjustable windscreen, too, and it does an honest job of deflecting head-on wind as much as the chest space. 

The structure and positioning of the LCD show makes it simple to learn even when the solar is overhead. The unit options Bluetooth connectivity services akin to name and message alerts or turn-by-turn navigation. One other nifty function is the USB charger that’s out there as normal, however the present port cowl is a bit of flimsy to make use of.

V-Strom SX engine: clean and elegant

The Gixxer 250’s engine is undoubtedly one in all its strongest attributes and it’s the identical within the case of the V-Strom SX. What’s spectacular is its glorious refinement and tractability that lets you trip the bike lazily within the metropolis, with out the necessity to change gears too typically. Nonetheless, given the engine’s unchanged state of tune (from the Gixxer), you need to actually rev it to entry all of its efficiency on the highways. The excellent news is, you’ll by no means tire of doing so due to how clean the engine feels at excessive speeds. This could enchantment to people who find themselves searching for a sporty streak of their quarter-litre journey touring bike.

Crucially, in sixth gear at 80kph, the engine feels calm. There are subsequent to no vibrations at these speeds and even a gradual 100-120kph doesn’t appear to trigger an excessive amount of pressure on the engine. Past that, the efficiency begins to taper off.

V-Strom SX rideability: consolation class

Suzuki has managed to nail the rider’s triangle on this bike, in line with the commuting and touring utility. The seat is flat, extensive and fairly spacious, even for a 6-feet tall rider. The brand new handlebar is positioned at a cushty attain from the seat and even the footpegs will not be too rearset. The driving place is so relaxed that even after spending near a day within the saddle, you might be unlikely to really feel fatigue or a backache.  

As for the ergonomics, if you find yourself standing on the pegs and driving offroad, you’ll discover that the handlebar is positioned a bit of decrease than superb, particularly for taller riders. That forces you to bend additional than what’s snug to succeed in the handlebar.

That stated, the 19-inch entrance wheel and MRF Mogrip Meteor tyres, give this bike the required capability and grip to trip throughout a light-weight mud path. Actually, with 205mm of floor clearance the V-Strom SX ought to be capable to deal with extra of the tough stuff. Nonetheless, the limiting issue is the suspension. It’s arrange for highway use and with solely 120mm of journey on the entrance, you’d do properly to maintain off mounds or climbing over rocks. Over delicate off-road trails, you’ll nonetheless have an honest time.

The bottomline is that the V-Strom is an efficient road-biased machine and the way in which it rides and handles is proof of that.

V-Strom SX chassis: steady and predictable

Suzuki often will get the chassis set-up proper on its bikes and it has, on the V-Strom SX as properly. The bike feels reassuringly planted on straights at excessive speeds in addition to when it’s leaned right into a nook. One of the best half is that the texture from the entrance finish just isn’t as numb as anticipated of a motorcycle working a 19-inch entrance wheel. Additionally, whereas there may be ample quantity of grip from the tyres, the elevated highway noise brought on by the tyre sample is what you’ll have to put up with.

The trip high quality, although, feels stiff at low speeds however fortunately improves as you carry extra tempo over bumpy roads. The brakes, once more, being taken off the Gixxer 250, go away virtually nothing to complain about as chew and suggestions is accessible in beneficiant quantities. 

V-Strom SX verdict: eye of the Strom

The V-Strom SX carries all of the sturdy virtues of the Gixxer 250 and bundles them with a extra spacious, upright and cozy driving place. As a highway tourer, the V-Strom SX is, maybe, one of the crucial completed choices that you will discover at this worth level. So far as off-road ADV functionality goes, nonetheless, the 19-inch entrance wheel and 205mm floor clearance is about all it will get. This isn’t an off-road prepared bike and it’s primarily a Gixxer 250 on stilts. That makes for an excellent commute in addition to freeway machine, albeit at a ₹ 30,000 premium over the road bare machine.

Actually, at ₹ 2.11 lakh, it undercuts the KTM 250 Journey, its major rival, by ₹ 25,000, though it undoubtedly just isn’t as succesful off-road because the Austrian bike. V-Strom badge-worthy, then? Properly, not likely. What it’s, is a pleasant tarmac-touring bike with all the standard and reliability that you’d affiliate with a Japanese bike. 

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