Suzuki V-Strom 250 in the driving report
First ride with the small travel enduro
The Suzuki V-Strom 250 was not supposed to come to Germany at all, but persistent customer interest ensured that the little Stromer will be available from autumn onwards.
The displacement segment clearly this side of the half liter, long believed dead, is currently experiencing a renaissance in Europe. Two-wheelers with displacements around 300 cc are mainly sold in the Asian and South American markets, where they enjoy the status of a big bike and the corresponding image. But also in Europe a growing number of customers are obviously tired of the eternal faster, higher, further, which can always be supplemented by a heavier and more expensive one. At least the 390 KTMs sell as well as the 300 from Kawasaki. BMW is also currently expanding the G 310 series. Seen in this way, the risk for Suzuki, the small Suzuki made in China V-Keep electricity 250 to Europe within limits.
Suzuki GSX-R 125 and Suzuki GSX-S 125 in the driving report
New 125cc from Suzuki
V-Strom? Actually more of an R-stream
Actually, the Suzuki V-Strom 250 should, as colleague Schneider aptly remarked, be called R-Strom, because, unlike its two big sisters, it is powered by a counter-rotating in-line twin. This basically comes from the Inazuma, but has been heavily revised for better economy. Suzuki states a consumption of less than 3.5 liters. If this can be maintained in practice, it would be a real surprise, because at least out of town you are mostly on the road with fully open throttle valves and five-digit speeds.
Available from autumn 2017
25 HP and 23 Nm are just not the world. The engine turns willingly, and the six gears slip into position like nothing, only the fine but omnipresent vibrations, which are reminiscent of dental equipment in the upper speed quarter, cloud the joy a little. The comfortable, but not wobbly chassis, as well as the pleasant accommodation of the pilot are on the plus side of the Suzuki V-Strom 250, which will also be available in red and black from autumn for 5,490 euros.
Technical data Suzuki V-Strom 250
Engine:
Water-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke engine, an overhead, chain-driven camshaft, two valves, rocker arms, wet sump lubrication, injection, 1 x Ø 26 mm, regulated catalytic converter, 350 W alternator, 12 V / 10 Ah battery, mechanically operated multi-disc oil bath clutch, six-speed gearbox, Chain.
Bore x stroke: 53.5 x 55.2 mm
Displacement: 248 cm³
Compression ratio: 11.5: 1
Rated output: 18.4 kW (25 hp) at 8,000 rpm
Max. Torque: 23 Nm at 6,500 rpm
Landing gear:
Double loop frame made of steel, telescopic fork Ø 37 mm, two-arm swing arm made of steel, suspension strut, directly hinged, front disc brake, Ø 290 mm, double-piston floating caliper, rear disc brake Ø 240 mm, single -piston floating caliper, ABS.
Cast aluminum wheels: 3.00 x 17; 4.00 x 17
Tires: 110 / 80-17; 140 / 70-17
Mass and weight:
Wheelbase 1,425 mm, steering head angle 64.8 degrees, caster 100 mm, spring travel v./h. 115/125 mm, empty weight 188 kg, permissible total weight 375 kg, tank capacity / reserve 17.3 / 2.4 liters.
Guarantee: two years
Price: 5,490 euros plus additional costs
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