Suzuki Motorcycle will debut its V-Strom SX adventure tourer at the upcoming NADA Auto Show. The V-Strom SX 250cc is a small-capacity adventure tourer that’s based on the Gixxer 250.

Design:

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 Suzuki’s DR-Z racer and DR- BIG off-road models. The motorcycle also features LED Octagonal shaped headlights and taillights.

Engine:

Powering the V-Strom SX is a 249cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, oil-cooled SOHC engine. The six-speed motor makes 26.5 ps of power at 9300 rpm and 22.2 Nm torque at 7300 rpm. It also comes with Suzuki Oil Cooling System (SOCS) which warms the engine up quickly and helps keep it at an optimum temperature.

Dimensions:

Dimensions wise, the V-Strom SX 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.

Features:

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.

Expected Price:

The Suzuki V-Strom SX 250cc will likely be priced between Rs 8 Lakh-Rs 9 Lakh in the Nepalese market.

Rivals:

The V-Strom SX rivals the likes of the KTM 250 Adventure and Benelli TRK 251.

The 2022 NADA Auto Show will take place between August 23- 28, 2022 (Bhadra 7- Bhadra 12, 2079 B.S.). The 15th edition of the NADA Auto Show will showcase four-wheelers, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, garage and auto components, and financial institutions.