Suzuki has marked its entry in the 250cc sports adventure tourer segment in India. The two-wheel maker has launched the V-Strom SX 250cc sports adventure tourer at INR 2,11,600 (ex-showroom). The motorcycle is being touted for its versatility and has been designed for the daily commute, long highway rides as well as riding on rough terrains.

The Suzuki V-Strom SX is based on the design concept of ‘Toughness in a Slender Shell’. It gets rugged, adventure-inspired looks. The slender shell refers to the motorcycle’s slim exterior shape and compact engine wrapped in a ‘protector-like’ shell. The beak design of the sports adventure tourer is borrowed from the legendary DR-Z racer and DR- BIG off-road models. The motorcycle also features LED Octagonal shaped headlights and taillights that are highly visible at night.

Powering the V-Strom SX is a 249cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, oil-cooled SOHC engine. It also comes with Suzuki Oil Cooling System (SOCS) which warms the engine up quickly and helps keep it at an optimum temperature.

Dimensions wise, the adventure tourer has a length of 2,180mm, a width of 880mm and a height of 1,355mm. The bike gets a generous ground clearance of 205mm and a seat height of 835mm. The fuel tank capacity stands at 12 litres while the kerb weight is 167kg, which is about 11kg more than the Gixxer 250. The V-Strom SX gets a telescopic fork at the front and a 7-step, preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear. It rides on a 19-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel. Similarly, braking duties are taken care of by double disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS.

The V-Strom SX also gets nifty features like the Suzuki Easy Start System, Suzuki Ride Connect and USB outlet. The Easy Start System allows the engine to start with a click of a button while the Ride Connect feature comes with a Bluetooth-enabled digital console that lets the rider sync his/her mobile phone with the motorcycle. The USB outlet for charging a device.

You can get the V-Storm SX in three color options – Champion Yellow No. 2, Pearl Blaze Orange and Glass Sparkle BIack.

Speaking on the launch, Satoshi Uchida, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “We feel delighted to announce our entry in the 250cc adventure sports segment with the launch of V-Strom SX. The All-New V-Strom SX has been manufactured to cater to the needs of the riders who like a versatile sports adventure tourer. V-Strom SX will be perfectly suitable for city and highway riding as well as to explore various kinds of adventure terrains on a motorcycle.