The Suzuki V-Strom 250, also known as the DL250 (AL and AM), is a dual-sport motorcycle with a 248 cc Straight-twin engine and a standard riding posture. It has been manufactured in China by Suzuki since 2017, as an entry in the lighter adventure motorcycle in the line of the Suzuki V-Strom 650, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and the Suzuki V-Strom 1050. The DL250 is implemented to compete with the BMW G310R and the 250/300 cc Kawasaki Versys. The DL250 was unveiled in 2017 by Suzuki and was originally intended for the Asian market.[1]
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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| Also called | DL250 AL and DL250 AM |
| Production | since 2017 |
| Class | Adventure / dual-sport |
| Engine | "J517" 248 cc (15.1 cu in) liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve I2 |
| Bore / stroke | 53.5 mm × 55.2 mm (2.11 in × 2.17 in) |
| Power | 24 PS (18 kW; 24 bhp) at 8,000rpm |
| Torque | 22 N⋅m (16 lb⋅ft; 2.2 kg⋅m) at 6,500rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, constant mesh |
| Wheelbase | 1,425 mm (56.1 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,150 mm (85 in) W: 790 mm (31 in) H: 1,295 mm (51.0 in) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31 in) |
| Weight | 189 kg (417 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 17.3 L (3.8 imp gal; 4.6 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 39 kilometres per litre (92 mpg‑US; 110 mpg‑imp) at 60 km/h |
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The name V-Strom is chosen to keep the DL250 in line with the other V-Strom models and combines "V" referring to the larger V-Stroms engine configuration with the German Strom, meaning stream or power. Even though the DL250 does not contain a V-twin engine, but a parallel 2-cylinder engine.
The DL250 motorcycle is based on the straight-twin 2-cylinder engine initially designed for the GW250/Inazuma 250 and GSX250R. From its release in 2017 until 2020 the bike was available in the European, Australian and Asian market. As of 2021, the V-Strom 250 is no longer available in markets other than the Asian market.[2]
Features
editThe Suzuki V-Strom 250's design is in resemblance of the larger V-strom bikes, including the beak-like front fairing. With the discontinuation of the non-abs the bike is standard equipped with ABS. The bike is also equipped with an aluminium under cowl. The instruments are displayed on a new full LCD dashboard, which also contains a 12V DC-charger.[3]
Optional equipment
editBecause the Suzuki V-Strom is aimed towards a commuter, daily usage and light adventure market, there are several options a user can choose. The options include aluminium panniers, centre stand, hand guards and mirror extension kits.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ "Review: 2019 Suzuki V-Strom 250 (LAMS)". Bike Review. April 11, 2019.
- ^ van der Walt, Dries (26 July 2018). "WATCH: Here's why Suzuki's new DL250 V-Strom is a bike for any occasion, capable of mixing it with the best out there in SA". Wheels.
- ^ "車体色・価格・諸元 | Vストローム250 ABS". 二輪車 | スズキ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-04-25.
- ^ "Suzuki DL250 V-Strom 6 Month Review". bikesandtravels.com.
- ^ "2019 Suzuki V-Strom 250 ABS". Australian Motorcycle News.