MRW Issue 33

“Weighing in at a
mere 167kg the
lightness and
therefore nimbleness
of the 250SX really
does shine through
especially when riding
the 1050 V-Strom
back to back.”
POWER
26 bhp @ 9,300 rpm
Let me start with the price, which is by far the
most impressive thing about the 250SX. R58
900.00!! No, that is not a typo, you did in fact read
that correctly. That is by today’s standards the
same price as a mid-level mountain bike(bicycle).
And if you think that it is no good because of how
well-priced it is, then think again.
I only did around 40-odd kilometers on the 250
but right from the moment I sat on it for the first
time, I knew I was going to be in for a treat and
be pleasantly surprised. Weighing in at a mere
167kg the lightness and therefore nimbleness of
the 250SX really does shine through especially
when riding the 1050 V-Strom back to back. The
little V-Strom is as well-balanced as it is polite.
Powered by the same 4-stroke, single-cylinder,
4-valve, SOHC motor which is found in the Gixxer
SF250, it’s not what you would call aggressive
but it is rather peppy and exuberant with 26.5HP
and 22.2NM of torque. It just loves to be revved
through its 6-speed constant mesh gearbox to
a top speed I achieved of 154kph. It will happily
cruise at legal highway speeds all day long, even
on long highway commutes.
The 835mm seat height makes it adaptable and
user-friendly, so even if you are held down by
gravity you should have no problem getting your
feet firmly on the ground. The tank is rather slim,
meaning plenty of space for your knees, even if
you are a Yetti. The riding position is upright and
comfy and both seats are thick and plush. I would
have liked a more anti-slip material to be used on
them, but that is just me nitpicking. Now it’s no roughand-tumble
adventure bike with its 205mm ground
clearance and fitted with 19” Front/ 17” inch rear
tubeless mag wheels but it can hold its own when
things get dirty and a little bit rough much like your
smaller cousin when you wrestle and play rough. As I
said before it’s adaptable! Suzuki themselves market
the 250SX as a ‘Crossover’ bike. The front telescopic
forks spring are non-adjustable and the rear swing
arm, coil spring, and oil-damped suspension are very
basic and do bottom out when you ride the 250 with
enthusiasm, but this doesn’t matter. It all adds to the
charm and charisma that captivates you when you
ride the SX.
TORQUE
22.2Nm @ 7,300 rpm
SEAT HEIGHT
835mm
WHEELBASE
1,440mm
TANK CAPACITY
12 L
WET WEIGHT
167 kg