Adventure Motorcycles
2026Suzuki V-Strom 250SX
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The 2026 Suzuki V-Strom 250SX is a lightweight adventure bike for newer riders and budget touring. Its oil-cooled 249cc single makes 25 hp and 23.4 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. ABS, a windscreen and a USB socket are standard, with an 835 mm seat and 12-litre tank. At 188 kg it is easy to manage on gravel and in town.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 188.0 kg
- Seat height
- 835 mm
- Power
- 25.0 HP (18.2 kW) @ 8000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A pavement-focused adventure-styled commuter and light tourer, happiest tackling daily city runs, backroads and the occasional loaded weekend trip.
- Built for
- Friendly, frugal and unintimidating single-cylinder all-rounder with big-bike ADV looks, real-world usability and Suzuki reliability rather than outright thrills.
- Not ideal for
- Not for speed seekers, track riders or serious off-roaders; the road-biased tires, mild travel and small 25HP engine limit dirt and highway ambitions.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Engine
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 25.0 HP (18.2 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 62 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 23.4 Nm (2.4 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 2.70 litres/100 km (37.0 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1330 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 72.0 x 61.2 mm
- Compression
- 11.5:1
- Cooling system
- Oil & air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Electronic
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1440 mm
- Overall length
- 2180 mm
- Overall width
- 880 mm
- Overall height
- 1335 mm
- Seat height
- 835 mm
- Wet weight
- 188.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 12.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 160 mm
- Oil capacity
- 2.40 litres
- Carrying capacity
- Saddle bags, top box
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
- Rear suspension
- Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
- Front wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 160 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.2°
- Trail
- 100 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 310 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
Other
- Color options
- Champion Yellow, Pearl Blaze Orange
- Warranty
- 36
- Comments
- Windscreen. USB. Model Id: DS250RLM3.
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Seat height | 835 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm | 835 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L | 12 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Suzuki V-Strom 250SX?
The 2026 Suzuki V-Strom 250SX has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki V-Strom 250SX have?
The 2026 Suzuki V-Strom 250SX has a Power of 25.0 HP (18.2 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Suzuki V-Strom 250SX have?
The 2026 Suzuki V-Strom 250SX has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Suzuki V-Strom 250SX?
The 2026 Suzuki V-Strom 250SX has a Torque of 23.4 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.
How much does the Suzuki V-Strom 250SX weigh?
The 2026 Suzuki V-Strom 250SX has a Wet weight of 188.0 kg (414.5 pounds).
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