| Suzuki V-Strom 250 | |
| Aka: | DL250 AL and DL250 AM |
| Manufacturer: | Suzuki |
| Production: | since 2017 |
| Class: | Adventure / dual-sport |
| Wheelbase: | 1425mm |
| Length: | 2150mm |
| Width: | 790mm |
| Height: | 1295mm |
| Seat Height: | 800mm |
| Dry Weight: | 189kg (417lb) |
| Engine: | "J517" 2481NaN1 liquid-cooled 4-stroke SOHC 4-valve I2 |
| Bore Stroke: | 53.5mm55.2mm |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.3L |
| Transmission: | 6-speed, constant mesh |
| Torque: | 22N.m at 6,500rpm |
| Power: | 24PS at 8,000rpm |
| Fuel Consumption: | 39km/L at 60 km/h |
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]
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]
The 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]
Because 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]