Suzuki’s V-Strom SX has gotten optimistic suggestions from a lot of the media fraternity ever because it hit the market, and for good purpose. But what’s it prefer to reside with? We have had it in our possession for a couple of months now to let you know what it’d be prefer to personal one.

Soon after it entered our fleet, Rishabh took it out for a protracted experience on the weekend. He’s at all times been an advocate of the V-Strom SX’s qualities ever since he went for the primary experience occasion, and this extra time spent with the motorbike has solely reaffirmed his emotions. He took it out on a 400km spherical journey and was pleased with how constantly it carried out regardless of the hovering temperatures. Other spectacular components had been the V-Strom’s dealing with dynamics: regardless of being a tall tourer and holding triple-digit speeds for a majority of his weekend experience.

LIGHT SIPPER: Despite fast driving, the V-Strom returns round 34kpl in various situations.

While he has used the V-Strom the way in which it’s meant to, I’ve solely been utilizing it the way in which most clients will find yourself doing more often than not – for my mundane commutes to the workplace, at the very least for now. My path to work includes tackling some damaged roads, so the V-Strom’s cozy and spacious seat, together with its absorbent experience, has been taking a lot of the ache out of the journey. What additionally helps is the refined nature of the V-Strom’s 250cc engine.

Much like Rishabh, I’ve additionally discovered the V-Strom’s gasoline effectivity to be spectacular. Even although it hasn’t been ridden in a sedate method by any stretch, I’ve been averaging almost 34kpl within the final couple of weeks. Now, that’s spectacular contemplating the greater than satisfactory efficiency it has on faucet. What’s additionally good is that the gasoline effectivity studying on the meter is kind of correct to the figures we calculated based mostly on gasoline fill-ups.

BITE POINT: Brakes have ample energy, however may do with extra preliminary chew.

The V-Strom has additionally been making mild work of metropolis site visitors. The clutch motion is mild, which takes away the ache from driving in jams and the excessive seating place offers you a great view of what’s forward, permitting you to plan tips on how to filter by way of site visitors. The solely factor is, it’s important to be conscious of its size.

Issues, nicely there’ve barely been any. The solely qualm we’ve had is that the windscreen isn’t adjustable, which does rob you of some airflow that’s important within the metropolis throughout these brutally sizzling months. Furthermore, the brakes may do with a bit extra chew. And lastly, the bike was delivered to us with a cracked knuckle guard mount, which is hardly the bike’s fault and may be rectified simply. More on the price of that restore and the service within the subsequent report.

I’m additionally planning to experience the V-Strom SX right down to Goa subsequent month and I’m eager to see the way it performs out on the freeway. So, watch this house to see the way it fares on a 1,200km+ street journey.

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