1 year & 10.000 km with Suzuki V-Strom 250

[@renes9966]

Love your attitude towards motorcycling. No ego, no showing off, just doing it for the love of the open road and the freedom it brings.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you ;) You get it all in a phrase:) Best regards from Romania !

[@dragoclarke9497]

Got to agree, a well done video by someone who is a real rider not a journalist who only has the bike for 2 hours and complains it's no good on the race track! Many thanks.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you, very much ! 🤘 Best regards !

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

Agree 👍🏻

[@domnickwalsh1496]

Great review - I have just ordered a V Strom 250cc for January 2022 - You are my type of rider - Take it handy and enjoy the ride -- Thank you from South West Ireland --

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Dominick! Welcome to the Mini-Strom Club 🤘🍺 I am sure you will love it 😉 Best regards from Romania !

[@domnickwalsh1496]

@@transylvanianrider Thank you -- The V Strom 250cc will be my first bike ever -- It was your review that made my mind up -- I will let you know how I get on with it -- Tks Domnick

[@cubgsan]

Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice V-Strom 250 review video Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you very much ! Have fun & safe rides with your Honda !

[@nilhangsamsohang7104]

I appreciate your solo simplicity guidelines about the content, very authentic conversation, natural voice and the background view where you shoot. Ahh fantastic my dear friend 😍 keep exploring keep shining, my regards from Nepal 🇳🇵🙏

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you very much ! I do my best to be myself :) Sorry for the late answer but YT didn't notified me about the messages...:( Best regards from Romania !

[@ADSCoachSimonB2112]

They just dropped the new VStrom 250 SX with many upgrades. Thanks for the great review. And love your moto blogs

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you simob7862! Best regards !

[@Nerkan5]

Yep but unfortunately it's now a single cylinder 😢

[@ianward1126]

Hello from Australia, thank you for your wonderful review very informative. I have just got a 2018 V Strom 250 and plan to do exactly the same sort of riding as you do but here in my country. Keep the videos coming I really appreciate it. Thanks

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Ian !👍 Have fun with your new bike ! All the best from Romania !🤘

[@peteg2785]

Greetings from the UK. Great review. The videos you produce are fantastic! I always look forward to watching them, you have a beautiful country ideal for exploring on a motorcycle. I also have a V Strom250 and think it is a great little bike. All day comfort (I don’t have a problem with the seat), 300 miles + per tank of fuel, very reliable, good build quality. As your videos prove the V Strom250 is a very capable and versatile motorcycle. Ok it’s not a sports bike and it’s not a serious off roader but it will have a go at anything and do it very well. By the way your English is very very good! Keep up the good work. Thank you.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you very much P G ! You summarised very well all the strong points of this bike ! For me, is a joy generator :) Best regards from Romania !

[@gavinearls2935]

181 we are the exact same height ! woah , cant wait to get my vstrom 250 its everything i need!

[@transylvanianrider]

Welcome in the club!🤘 You will love it 😉 Best regards from Romania !

[@ahmetkorkut4022]

Great and original review. Real and valuable experience, not gathered and repeated. Thanks for sharing. Have safe ride. Wish all supernatural and natural powers bless you.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you very much Ahmet !🤗 All the best wishes to you !🤘

[@Mototourist]

Hi thanks for review, I'm from Iran and I love to visit Transylvania on motorcycle 🙌🙌

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Mototourist ! You are welcome, anytime 😉 I also would like to visit Iran, it is a fantastik destination for 🏍 riders Best wishes from Transylvania !🤘

[@Mototourist]

@@transylvanianrider thanks, also you always welcome to Iran, our house is always open for motorcycle traveler

[@zorroad]

That was a perfect review man❤

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you, very much !

[@Woody_61]

Excellent honest review. Thank you for doing it in English. this has helped me immensely with deciding which lightweight tourer/adventure bike to go for. love from the UK

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Craig ! Have fun and safe rides with your new bike ! 🤘

[@israeljimenez9077]

Best review I have seen! I have a Sportster HD but I am looking something smoother. You helped a lot to take my final decision. Greetings from Mexico.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Israel ! Good luck with your new purchase! Best regards !

[@skvlog4276]

Worth it to watch it. I personally thank you for your valuable experience with bike. I'm gonna buy very soon. Love and respect for you from kayalpatnam🇮🇳.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you very much (sorry for the late answer but YT didn't notified me about your message) Best regards from Romania !

[@skvlog4276]

@@transylvanianrider May Allah bless you and your family forever.

[@eskerikio2]

Very good review. I have same opinion about motorcycle. High Speed is not necesary ! Adventure is in our soul not in horse power! Saluti dall’ Italia 🇮🇹!!

[@transylvanianrider]

Ciao Giacomo! Thank you! Have fun & safe rides with your bike ! Best regards from Romania !

[@rumpolehorrace]

Great review, I would add that the bike is just a blast to ride and has an exceptional fuel range ( I get 500km per tank regularly) and sounds amazing but quiet (I love the transmission whine...sounds like a race car) mine has done 22,000ks now and no probs yet. I love the thing!...Cheers.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Horrace! Perfectly right. The range is a STRONG positive aspect. I mentioned in my raw footage but i had to remove it from the final video due to the high wind witch compromised my audio :)) Enjoy your Mini Strom for at least 200.000 km more ! ;)) Best regards !

[@tompierre74]

If I understand correctly 3.4 L of fuel is consumed per 100km?

[@mohoszsolt]

@@tompierre74 nope 34 km/1l means 3 liters/100 km. But he rides on low speed.

[@jezzhjn]

Very laid back review for a bike I only just discovered! Lots of good information given in a practical way! Thank you for this video and may you have a great vinter sir!

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Jess !🤘

[@shpitz7777]

Very good review 👏 You got such a good English well done!

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you ;)

[@th3gughy]

Good video, and very useful! I really appreciate your openness about the bike. It's nice to see how you enjoy it!

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Guglielmo ! Yes, i enjoy it a lot, and in fact, in this nasty period, it is a very good therapy to watch the previous rides and to prepare the next one :) Merry Christmas !

[@siyasmuhammed7251]

Heard it gonna launch in India .. So much joy while watching the ride on country side...Love the review ..Keep on ride

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Muhammed !

[@paulcocteau]

I think your review is very accurate, I’ve had mine for just over a year now and absolutely love the way it can tackle most roads, particularly minor roads and green lanes here in UK. I have changed my tyres to Heidenau K66 for some extra grip on back roads and they work better than the stock tyres. All day comfort for me, particularly with a slightly bigger screen. Handling and power output is fine for my needs, any more power required and I use my Fazer.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Paul ! I still search for a better option of tyres but unfortunately there are not so many on the market... I replaced my rear tyre wit a Mitas Terra Force 140/80/17 and the front, (recenty) with Deli Tyre... Not the best combination, but each one is better then the original one. Somebody from InterCars told me that Metzeller will make sone intermediary profile for this bike... Let's hope:) Until then, have fun and safe rides with your V-strom ;) !

[@vabtan]

I'm heading for 15k with the 250, same riding as you do, but I'm based in Bucharest. One thing to also mention, as I ride it almost daily in a big city (understand Cluj is not the same challenge), is that it's easy to drive and beat the traffic, it does not overheat due to the small engine, making it a great motorcycle for the city. I understand the limit you auto imposed for not upgrading the tyre and also know that you have been safer with different rubber in some situations. So, as I'm approaching 15k (bike bought new, original tyres), I just ordered the ONLY type of tyre that allow for a bit more grip in the back roads - that's Anlas winter grip. Also know that due to the small front tyre, there's no other option to upgrade to the big tyre league of the adventure type as the tyre sets don't usually get separated. Hope to be safer on the roads with them. What is your first choice for buy new ones (you definitely need to change them as they age). good review

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Vabtan ! I changed temporarely the back tyre after 12k, with a Mitas Terrar one (140/80/17) The traction in off road improved a lot. Still waiting for Metzeller Tourance proper size set ;) Best regards from Cluj !

[@GrainofSandFlickerofLight]

Felicitari pentru acest video! Si eu am un V Strom 1000 din 2012 si deocamdata merge foarte bine. V Strom-urile sunt foarte solide si au o calitate foarte buna. Daca te tii de mentenanta recomandata, motocicleta ta va dura multi ani de acum inainte. Daca ai grija de motocicleta ta, si ea va avea grija de tine! Calatorie placuta si multa bafta!

[@transylvanianrider]

Multumesc Stefan ! Asfalt uscat si sa te bucuri de calatorii interesante cu motorul !

[@thomashayter6834]

Best review I’ve found for the bike 👍

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Thomas ! 🤘

[@achebook]

Excellent, candid and very authentic review ✌🏼

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you very much, Sunny Upadhay! 🤗 Best regards from Romania !🤘

[@paulbarlow305]

Another enjoyable and informative video. I totally agree with you on the adventure theme. Adventure is what you make it. There is no specific definition in my book. Having sold a sports bike last year with the intention of giving up riding, I am now considering getting a V Strom 250 for my own 'adventures'. This is all due to watching your videos. Keep up the good work and many thanks. 👍

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you very much Paul ! Definitely the Mini Strom is a very good bike, but if you have the possibility, take it for a drive test before purchase ;) Best regards & hoping the next year will be a little bit better !

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Thanks for your honest review, Adrian. I rode the little V-Strom for a whole day in England years ago, on- and offroad. It's not a weapon, but I liked it. What stopped me from buying last year it was horsepower (I need a bit more umph for getting into the Alps), lack of 21 inch front wheel, and I prefer spoked wheels (tubeless tyres would be perfect, unlike my Transalp 600). But on trails the Suzuki 250 works surprisingly fine. Cheers from Nürnberg/Germany, Günter I've been riding Metzeler Tourance "Street tyres" for quite a while, even offroad, and you learn a lot from unsing them instead of more adventurous tyres. But anyway, in the long run I would get more suitable tyres for Transsylvania. You dare a lot on your street tyres, especially in the mud. Combined with your good riding technique you could venture our even more.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you very much Günter ! You synthesized very well :) All the best wishes from Transylvania- Romania !

[@1wd_adventure510]

That was a great review! I think that is an adventure ride you do. Nothing more is needed. The bike can achieve the tour so what else may ask the driver? Well done!

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you 1wd_adventure ! I am glad we are sharing the main idea ;) Regards from Kolozsvar !

[@neillawson4252]

Good honest review ,I’ve owned my 2019 model for just two months and have done approx,800 happy miles on it and Iam looking forward to many more ,cheers again Neil .

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Neil ! Stay safe but have fun with your bike ! Best regards from Romania !

[@faraitheprod]

How does the engine handle steep hills with an extra passenger + Top case? Great video thanks.

[@transylvanianrider]

Hi Farai ! Sorry for the late answer but YT didn't notified me about the messages...:( it handles very decently. i just came bak 2 days ago from a ridein our highest mountain 2400m, with my wife as a pillion. I was very pleased about the bike. Best regards !

[@boymadd]

Ador motocicleta asta la fel si vlogurile tale! Respect!

[@AdrianNemeti]

Ma bucur si iti multumesc, BoyMad ! Daca ai drum la Cluj, da un semn si poate ne vedem ;) Salutari.!

[@boymadd]

@@AdrianNemeti Sambata am la mall :)) in rest eu sunt din Cluj. Dar nu la oras.

[@victorherrero4790]

Awesome objective review. My story is similar to yours, I was between the BMW GS 310 ( I did not like the one cilinder TVS engine), the Kawasaki Versys 300 ( sporty bike, but no power on low RPMs and I didnot like the seat height), Benelli TRK 251 ( really slow and noisy) and I went to Suzuki and I loved the Vstrom 250 it is reliable, good looking and feels sturdy so I bought it in red color. As you said it is not a sport bike, is a confortable Commuting-Adventure- Tourer bike ( thats the way I see it). What I Like: 1. Design, it has a solid cool design ( at least for me). 2. It looks bigger than it is ( people think is a 500 cc bike). 3. Dual chanell ABS. 4. The dashboard is complete and easy to read. 5. Confortable. 6. Fuel consuption 7. Fuel Tank Capacity. 8. Handle / rides well. 9. Suzuki bulletproof reliability. Dislikes: 1. You cannot turn ABS off. 2. Better tires ( I will buy Pirelli Sport Demon next year). 3. Led Headlight ( the bulb headlight is obsolete these days). 4. The Bike needs a little bit more Power, it has only 26 hp; with a 300 cc engine and around 30-32 hp it would be the perfect small displacement adventure touring bike. 5. That the crashguard came OEM, you have to buy it aftermarket when for example The Benneli TRK 251 or the Mcbor x3 have it from stock ( both motorcycles are direct competitors of the Vstrom). My Grades: Design: 9 Confort: 10 Brakes : 8.5 Reliability: 10 Value: 9 Engine: 8 ( Reliable but needs more power). Excellent starter adventure bike ( which is my case). Love your videos!! Take Care.

[@transylvanianrider]

Perfectly summarized Victor ! Regarding the ABS, i just ordered a dual switch, and when i will have time, in this winter, i will install it to switch off the ABS. I will post a video ...;) The headlight may be obsolete but it lights very good. Yesterday i came home at night and i was very happy with the light provided :) Best regards !!!

[@mixedup5858]

LED lights on rain and fog is it good enough?

[@stephenwarren55]

You speak English very well. 🙏

[@transylvanianrider]

Thanks Stephen!

[@mikemayers9353]

most modern romanians do ;)

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

Thanks 👌🏻🥇🙂👏🏻 You did an excellent Review....we do appreciate your time and efforts to make this honest Episode... Be safe.. Greetings🙂💐 from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 🌴

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you very much, Abdulaziz !❤

[@miketurnbull7410]

Great review and very useful, thank you, as I am considering this very bike. I really like your straight-forward, no-nonsense approach, telling a prospective buyer exactly what he needs to know. It is clear to me that I have a similar approach to you and therefore similar needs - I'm not interested in power or speed (done that, got the T shirt), but want a comfortable, reliable, economic bike that I also like the design of and its look and the little V Strom would seem to fit the bill. I still have my trusty 2003 V Strom 1000, with only 30,000kms on it, but as I'm getting old (65) I'll soon find the sheer weight and size of it a liability and I no longer need it's mile-munching or Porsche-slaying abilities! So thank you once again, having a review from a real owner, telling me exactly what I want to know, is just great. Hope to visit your wonderful country some day. Take care and stay safe.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you very much Mike ! If you have the opportunity, take it to a test. I think, you will like it ;) I'm sure, you can find one at a good price. Best regards and have safe rides !!!

[@fingerhorn4]

Excellent review and very intelligent too. I'm glad you are different from the usual views about what is "adventure" and what a "tourer". Adventure is what the PERSON makes it, not the bike. To me 250cc is perfectly good for riding long distances, and I completely agree with your philosophy. Subscribed!

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Fingerhorn4 ! You synthesized perfectly 😉 Best regards from Romania !

[@AdrianNemeti]

Great review for an under rated motorcycle! Thanks !

[@ScudoCamper]

I'm so with you size is not everything. I love my 125. Its what you do with it that counts. 😁

[@transylvanianrider]

i'm glad ew share the same ideals :) Best regards & safe rides !

[@ionatan100]

Foarte util videoul. Caut sa cumpar o motocicleta si m-au zapacit toti dealerii din Cluj cu o gramada de opinii si informatii. Daca esti disponibil ne putem intalni? Multumesc.

[@transylvanianrider]

Salut Ionatan! Imi cer scuze pt raspunsul extrem de intarziat insa pur si simplu nu am fost notificat de YT. Abia azi am vazut mesajul tau :( Dealerii din Cluj sunt interesati de alte modele/branduri. Eu nu i-as lua in calcul pt achizitia unei motociclete. Chiar daca e tardiv, daca vrei, putem sa ne vedem de indata ce se incalzeste putin :) imagecam@yah Toate cele bune !

[@ferdaaydin7405]

Very informative video,thanks for your experience 🙏☮🇹🇷

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you !🤟

[@alex.andreyev]

Thank you for the review, great video! Thinking about buying this motorcycle for adventure riding. Might be a good choice!

[@transylvanianrider]

Thans Alex !👍🍻 It is a very good bike if you have real expectations. Best suggestion is to take one for a test drive, if you have the opportunity. Best regards ! 🤘

[@cyclingcycling9332]

Great job ! I expect more videos. Maybe sometime we Will ride toghether 😀

[@transylvanianrider]

Thanks Cycling ;) I am sure we will do ;) Have fun !

[@RagulCJ]

Great review and clear communication. I really find it useful hence I subscribe.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Ragul ! Best regards !

[@BreezyRider66]

Like your attitude and approach to biking, I'm on a VStrom 650 now, before that Triumph Tiger Sport 1050, before that Honda ST1100 Pan European (300kg!). And I'm 1.7m/70kg, smaller is better for many of us but we're taken in by the marketing and the hype, my next bike might well be the VStrom 250, for one-up relaxed and comfortable touring I can see the attraction for sure...

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Sailing Rona Bowman AKA Breezy Rider ! The technology is changing, and we are changing also...:) Each bike has his strong and weak points. With such a experience it would be more easier to find out what is the next bike suited for you :) Have fun and safe rides with your V-Strom !

[@georginiuss]

I have the same bike, and I agree with everything you say here!! Its a great motorcycle Greetings from Cordoba, Argentina

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Jorge ! Have fun with your Mini-Strom 😁🤘 Best regards from Romania !

[@mixedup5858]

Any overheat?

[@transylvanianrider]

@@mixedup5858 Never.

[@georginiuss]

@@mixedup5858 never in almost three years, sometimes in pretty hot weather! The engine is Not the most powerful, but is very reliable

[@brocklesnar552]

now v strom 250 also launched in India. don't know if it has the same engine or a different one...

[@transylvanianrider]

I saw .... it is a Asian oriented model but it has some nice features ! Take one for a test ride ! ;)

[@ravindra3432]

In India not yet released.. Waiting for it

[@bhart610]

When it will lunch in India..?

[@henryilgrigio8381]

I subscribed to your channel, i like Suzuki V strom, i currently have a 650cc and it's great. Next year i want to buy a smaller diplacement, i want i lighter bike and V strom 250 is my favourite. We'll see what happens, meanwhile stay safe. Greetings from Italy.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Enrico ! Succes with your purchase! Stay safe ;)

[@santhoshs6157]

Appreciate your honest review. Like the way how you want to stick to the stock parts instead of complaining.. hope to see the bike in India..

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Santhosh ! 😉

[@andymcm6902]

Excellent review. Well done.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Andy !🤘

[@rensgreuter8152]

Nice video!! How is the 250 cc doing 100 too 130 km/h too overtake on the highway?

[@transylvanianrider]

Thanks ! It goes but not too fast 🤣 136km/h is max speed...

[@rensgreuter8152]

@@transylvanianrider awww haha. You don't need much cc too have fun

[@AVH1164]

Let's add one more comment to hit the 100 :) I am riding a Versys x300, I absolutely agree your points, good to see other riders not suffering from horse power mania. This is a very practical bike with excellent price/performance ratio. Question: How do you double the box capacity? I didn't catch it in the video. An kind advice: as a general rule: don't change to 50w or 60w oil. Denser oil means of course less oil consumption, but on the other side less lubrication. Factory oil will guarantee you can ride this bike out of the world! Greetings from Hungary.

[@transylvanianrider]

Servus Vince🤘🏻and thanks for the comment! Glad to see you riding a Versys 300. It was one of my first choices ;)🛵 Regarding the top case and the carrying capacity, i put all my stuff in a backpack, and after that in the top box. If on the route, i need more space for some reason, i can put the "hatijak" on my back and free up the topbox. The oil consumption is stabilised after the review, and i think, somehow, the Castrol oil and the higher revs are responsable. Now i run on Motul, and my next oil change will be the same (Motul 5100 10w40). After that i will see... Best regards from Koloszvar ! 🤘🏻🍻

[@AVH1164]

@@transylvanianriderActually the Vstrom 250 was on my list too, but when I decided to purchase a bike this type was simply not available even a single one neither in Hungary nor Austria. You were lucky! The 3300 EUR is an unbelievable good price for this little monster. I also watched your other travel videos, I can say I jealous for those beautiful mountains, forests, curvy roads, etc. Maybe in the future, I can also can allow a few day ride trips in Transylvania. I hope. Looking forward to your next 20000km long term review, or other videos. Ride safe!

[@den2ofoz]

Thanks for this. And subbed. I think this is a good adventure bike for my height. Cheers.

[@AmorXLaNaturaleza]

Very realistic, very nice review. Salutes from El Salvador. I have being undecided between those you mentioned and the Kawasaki Versys 300. But I think I will go for this one.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thanks for watching! I am sure both choices are good. Enjoy your new bike!

[@paul7869]

i have Suzuki gs 150 r, it's performance is great, in this range. I got 50 km/l ,on 90 km/h speed. very comfortable for long rides, and long trips. aerodynamic with weight. I Love this. I easily commute 90 km/l or 100 also, highest 110 km/h plus easily

[@transylvanianrider]

Hi Paul ! I'm glad you are happy with your bike. A lot of people don't imagine the huge difference between needs and what is promoted as "a must have" 😉 All the best wishes to you and have fun with your bike !🤟

[@paul7869]

Enjoy your life and Biking. If possible please come to India🇮🇳. We will do rides together

[@transylvanianrider]

@@paul7869 Thank you very much ! India was one of my bucket list destination for a ride on Ladakh 🏍🤘 Maybe someday i'll get there 😄 Best regards from Romania !

[@vincentnjoroge9377]

tthanks alot this is what i wanted to hear

[@Reza-ts2vl]

i hope this bike release in indonesian, because so many people waiting V-Strom 250, btw Nice bike and review

[@transylvanianrider]

Thanks Reza ! It should be release soon because the interes is high ...🤘 Best regards !

[@nicholaspallett9070]

Paid half of mine off. Should get it soon. Great video 👌. Can’t wait to ride it.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Nicholas ! I am sure you will love it ;) Have safe & adventurous rides!

[@manuelmikewa]

Nice review. Did you consider the KTM 390 Adventure? If so, why didn't you pick it?

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Manuel ! I didn't considered the 390 Adventure because i don't like KTM 🤭 I know there are appreciated by some riders, but I don't like them. It's just a matter of personal taste 🤫 I prefer Honda, Suzuki or Kawasaki. Best regards from Romania!

[@ursmukeshr1]

Nice perspective. Very similar to my type. Regarding Speedo reading, I think Not just Japanese, every speedo has some discrepancy as it depends of many variable factors in terms of vehicle compared to fixed body equipment which are GPS driven. Cheers Brother!!!

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Mukesh!

[@loiseaurouge1813]

I did 40000km without problems with the Suzuki 250 Vstrom 👍

[@transylvanianrider]

So glad to hear that. I wish you many more km of fun with your bike ! Stay safe !

[@alexanderdyshlyvenko8359]

I presume, you should have already changed the chain. What was the mileage? I've got 23000 by now and have some thoughts about my chain as rear wheel chain notches come to its end.

[@jetnavx2046]

Your vlog is a realy nice for watching, and bike is really fun to ride, I completely agree with you. What tires you have on your bike? I still have original (now I am just above 6000km, and tires will last for one more season), but I will not go with this tires to offroad places where you have been. I have some light offroad traveling with my 250, but nothing like you. Keep up the good work and enjoy your 250. Great bike.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you jet navx !😉 I still have the original tires. The front one is in very good condition, and the rear one should resist at least 3000+ km but in the next season i will change tbem. Not sure what brand and profile to choose. I consider Metzeler Tourance and another 2-3 manufacturer. I have plenty of timre to decide until next year😥 Best regards from Romania ! 🤘

[@jetnavx2046]

@@transylvanianrider Amazing. Absolute RESPECT man! I saw on your review that it looks like original tires, but I did not believed my eyes, specially when I saw where you have been. When you decide about your new tires, make a video about it, and impressions how are they performing in respect to old ones. 👍👍👍

[@rafaor2920]

Hello! Great deep review and a fun bike Why you finally prefer suzuki over cb500x? (For me a critical difference between them it’s a seat heights).Thank you in advance

[@transylvanianrider]

Hi Rafa ! Sorry for the late answer, but YT didn't notified me about your message :( I am very happy with my bike, and after every ride i compliment myself for the purchase... but i am not hypocrite. CB500x ( especialy the new models from 2021-2022) are better. If the price gap will not be so hight, i would do the upgrade, but i'm sure i will miss some parts of the V-Strom. At this moment, my philosophy is : the best bike is the one you already have. Have fun with it ! Best regards !

[@rafaor2920]

Thanks a lot!👍

[@caroldave4037]

Hi adrian subbed your channel will now catch up on your other vids very interested in your travels in your country...I own it's big brother 1050xt brill machine .. would like one day to tour into romania..when covid19 ceases to stop travel...best wishes dave in UK

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Carol & Dave 😆 I would be glad to share with you some great routes. Let me know if you plan something🤘 Best regards !

[@redstoneholmes7945]

hello are parts made in china and do you still ride it?

[@transylvanianrider]

Hi ! Yes, and i am very pleasently surprised about the build quality ! Best regards !

[@yorkshiretink3188]

I thought your review was very honest and really good👍.... Your filming is fantastic, I think your bike would benefit slightly better if it had a slightly more off road tyres, however you are a very good rider off road... I currently ride a Royal Enfield Himalayan and I nearly bought a V strom 250cc instead, so maybe next year I'll get v strom 250cc.... Thanks for sharing your review and take care👍... All the best 🍺🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Yorkshire Tink 🤗 The tyre topic is very subjective. First i was sure i will buy some off-road tyres, but now i am not so sure. This is a very good article, and i am totally agree with the author: www.revzilla.com/common-tread/rookie-adv-mistake-5050-tires

[@yorkshiretink3188]

@@transylvanianrider .... Interesting read👍...I've found the original tyres on my Himalayan are very good for trails I ride, which are similar to what you ride.. Also they handle fantastic on the roads, so I'm pretty happy with them😁

[@far-eastventurecompany5104]

Nice review! Thanks👍

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you !🤘

[@aalialamri5676]

Thank very much , you did will

[@smartboeonsterboeny501]

Thanks mate🍻💪 Pick mine up next week😎

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you! I am sure you will enjoy it ;) Take your time to discover the bike and have safe but fun rides ! Regards !

[@NikhilKumarM]

I have the bike with the same engine Gixxer 250 SF. 600 kms a day touring is very easy. The speedo error is about 9-10 per cent. So actual comfortable cruising speed is 85-95 kmph. The mileage is anywhere from 32 kmpl to 37 kmpl for me. Unfortunately, v storm 250 isn't available in India. Only the 650.

[@transylvanianrider]

Hi Kumar ! Maybe in the future it will be awailable. Until then, have fun and safe rides with your Gixxer !🤘

[@saurabhrana2534]

@nikhil Kumar M it doesn't have same engine. Gixxer has single cylinder while this v Strom is twin cylinder.

[@NikhilKumarM]

@@saurabhrana2534 the one that's launched in India is a single cylinder but yes this is a twin

[@sunelven]

Wow, how interesting I have been looking exactly at the same models as you! I have not yet decided...

[@transylvanianrider]

Hi Sunelven ! I recommend you to try them if you can. CB500x (the new model 2020 or 2021) is the best choice but if the price difference is significant, any other model could be a good purchase ;) Most important is to convince you that a good adventurous ride, don't need a top expensive bike. Best regards and safe rides !

[@sunelven]

@@transylvanianrider Thank you! I have been thinking about the cb500x but it depends if I can find any for a good price.. The V-Strom 250 seems to be an interesting bike.. Was there any other reason you didn't want the 310GS? I live in Northern Europe.

[@transylvanianrider]

@@sunelven Even if is a little more capable in off road, bigger engine & more power, and it has switchable ABS, i didn't like the mono cylinder engine and the build quality. Also the form factor is not the best and the tank capacity is lower. I am quite sure, even if I had found both at the same price I would have chosen Suzuki, but tis is just my opinion...:)

[@sunelven]

@@transylvanianrider Thank you! Nice of you to answer! I need to think about this.. Interesting thoughts and important ones! Thank you again m8!

[@betruly7894]

@@sunelven hello , if you have the budget cb500x all the way try a second hand may be better equipped and cheaper. If the budget not an issue and the weight and experience is not an issue the V Strom 650 it is THR BEST bike in that categories, Suzuki are smart exactly like the owner of this video. Have fun

[@66666sandy]

Hi very good review and appreciate the honest real life review. I have one question, what is comfortable cruising speed on highway.. Is 100-110 kmph comfortable?

[@transylvanianrider]

Thanks Sandeep! Yes, it is ok at 100 - 110. I ride often at 120 and over but at that speed the engine is higly reved. At 120km/you have 9100rpm Best regards !🤘

[@66666sandy]

@@transylvanianrider thanks for the reply! In India the 650 is available but that's too much for me. The 250 power is enough and manageable for my personal taste and I'm excited for it as it's set to launch here within 1 year 😀. around 100 kmph cruising is best here as anything more is dangerous in highway conditions for me. My next motorcycle for sure if there's nothing better than it at the time

[@ronbatt756]

Wish Canada had a V STROM with a 250cc to 400cc engine. 650cc is more than needed for most riders.

[@transylvanianrider]

I agree, Ron 😉 In my opinion, in the close future, the trend will be to reduce the engine size 🏍 Stay safe but have fun with your rides!

[@momchilyordanov8190]

If this was 350cc and 35hp, I would buy one tomorrow. I'm not a fixated on power too, never owned a bike over 50hp. But I believe 25 is low. I didn't buy the RE Himalayan for the same reason.

[@thebikegeekandmore2448]

Thanks for a great review. Some drivers have done some comments about the gearbox. That it sometimes can be difficult to shift down to the first gear. Is that something that you have experienced?

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Bike Geek ! Not a single problem with the gear box. It works very well ! 🤘

[@emreunal2011]

Hi,im from turkey..i watch your video and im totally agree with you about this machine. Actually ive just passed of 5000km with my red one, If this pandemic process had not happened, I would have been thinking of coming to Romania for discover all romanian road bends on it. i dont know but may be next season would be possible.. ;)

[@transylvanianrider]

Hi Emre ! I am glad we share the same positive opinion about the Mini Strom 😉 I'll be glad to meet you on your future trip to Romania 🤗 Best regards and safe rides 🤘

[@richardjones3112]

Great review,subbed.👍

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you !

[@umeshkolandra]

Nice and honest review, thanks a lot, ive been eying the 310GS because of its comfort, the amazing seat and soft suspension, my only concern is i also want an engine that performs smoothly at 110kmph, does the vstorm feel the same at 110 as it feels at 50kmph? Also how is the suspension?

[@transylvanianrider]

Hi Umesh! Sorry for the late answer but YT didn't notified me about the messages...:( When i bought the V-Strom i also looked at the GS310. I am glad i choosed the Suzuki. Two days ago i come back from a two day trip with my wife as a pillion, and i did a constant 120km/h on the highway. The bike behaves very well considering the small engine. The suspension is ok, i can't complain at all. Best regards !

[@hasanmuratsarikaya]

Thank you for this nice review man. 🙏 I make long journeys with mine. I feel sorry for the engine because in our country traffic flows arround 120 km/h between cities. And I have to go fast to feel safe. I heard some users changing front sprocket for lower rpm at high speed. Did you ever consider changing front sprocket to 15t one?

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Hasan ! I am not intending to change the sprockets (i saw some negative feedbacks from those who changed to Versys 300). If i needed more speed i would buy another bike (CB500x perhaps). Best regards from Romania !

[@Imran-tq8iw]

Thanks for this video. I’m not keen on speed either, I can’t decide between the Kawasaki Versys X 300 and the Suzuki V Strom 250. Which one of the two would you recommend if I want to stay on asphalt, and occasional off roading ?

[@transylvanianrider]

Hi Imran. It depends, The Versys has more power but at very high revs, bigger & spoked wheels (i prefer tubeless tyres), higher saddle. If you find both bikes at same price, Versys sounds like a better option. But if the price difference is important, the V-Strom can do the same and is better looking for me :)

[@peterpataki4094]

Cheers from Hungary! I am interested in the suspension. (I prefer confort, not hard ones.) I am interested in to buy this bike from second hand, but it depends on its suspension.

[@transylvanianrider]

Szervusz Peter ! The suspension is ok. I personally use it at the harder end because i use to ride often with my girls. I didn't ride/test it on the softer settings but i am sure is comfortable. If you came one day to Koloszvar, you can try it ! Best regards !

[@swamivandermerwe]

I bought the road bike version in SouthAfrica Gizzer sf250 due to the petrol price, bike does excellent mileage, light and easy to handle. Only con is the seat is uncomfortable, like riding a horse, one has to squeeze your knee into the saddle😂 It is lower maintenance,cheaper to repair and easier to handle being smaller engine yet fast enough for highway riding and reasonable overtaking. It does need a bigger battery too and a centre stand.😊

[@transylvanianrider]

Thanks for sharing Enjoy your bike and have fun with it! Stay safe!

[@philipfreeman72]

THANKS good review .

[@transylvanianrider]

Thanks for watching!

[@lucasluizm]

What about traveling with passanger and baggages fully It can ride constantly in 110km/h even in highway inclinations? (Sorry for my English, brasilian here) Great video I like your tips and thinking about motorcycling

[@transylvanianrider]

Hi Lucas! Yes, you can. I just came back from a 2 day trip with my wife and i had a 110+ constant on highway. You get used quickly with the high revs :) Befor of that, i made a 6 day ride with my wife and everything was perfect. I recently canged the chain kit and replaaced the rear sprocket wit a 46 teeth one. It was a good choice even if i was decided to stick with the stock one:)

[@amitkrupal1234]

Wow relaxing review

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Amit !🤘

[@betruly7894]

You know that you are a smart person? 👍👌 stay safe

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Photo Hope!🤘

[@fatihtapbantvettaho1779]

Thank you man I am really think about To buy Suzuki 250….

[@dannyvan5792]

verry good revieuw thank grts from belgium

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you very much, even if i am a little bit late:) Best regards from Romania !

[@martinpiorno4700]

Buen video!! Felicitaciones

[@transylvanianrider]

Gracias !

[@rizaningaraji]

Muhteşem bir tanıtım olmuş çok teşekkür ediyorum...

[@transylvanianrider]

Beğenmene sevindim. Romanya'dan selamlar!

[@rizaningaraji]

@@transylvanianrider selamlar...

[@paul8158]

The trend is going towards lower ccm motorcycles anyway when the economic stress rises in the world. Good choice, no stress, low fuelcosts...

[@paul8158]

I am looking for a 250-350 dual sport right now, "adventurable" if possible. I like your point of view. Greetings, to Siebenbürgen!?

[@touramoto]

Very nice review and a very good bike. I was looking for the same bike last year and then got a good deal for the GSX 250 R, the brother of your V-Strom (same Engine). It has more of a sportbike look, but of course its not extremly sporty. Its more like a touring bike for fun in the twisties and although it only has 25hp I can keep up with bigger bikes, as long as there isn´t a long straight :) The bike is also very easy to work on and I try to do everything myself. But there is one thing I dont like too much. The service manual says that the valves need to be checked every 5.000km, which I find a very short period. So I have a question. Have you done the valve clearences for service yet? Was there anything to adjust? Because I am thinking of only checking them every 10.000km. Greetings from Austria :)

[@touramoto]

Oh, I have now seen that some others have already asked about the valve clearence checks :D

[@desbaker1962]

Great review, very honest and accurate. Spot on!. Do you have the orginal tyres on the bike at 10K? I am interested in changing the tyres to something more aggressive for off road. What tyres did you find that suited the bike even though you didn't go ahead. I have found very few options when it come to a 50/50 tyre particularly for the 17 inch front wheel. Stay safe.

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Des Baker ! I have the original tyres. Now i have 11.500km and the front one is in very good condition, the rear one, it would go a few thousand km but i will change. I am still searching because the exact dimension is hard to find. I think i'll go with some Metzeller Tourance... Best regards !

[@DenisMotovlogJPcuriosidades]

Very nice guys!

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you Denis !

[@Νοσταλγόςτουογδόντα]

Nice review. I am planning to buy a Vstrom 250 and i'm looking for crashguard set also. Is this crashguard protective for engine?

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you! The SW Motech crash guard is mainly for the upper part of the bike. After my previous small crashes i decided to buy this model, because the side panels are broken easily. The engine is not so exposed. For the engine you can buy the Givi engine guard witch is more cheaper. Best regards and enjoy your future bike ! 😉🤘

[@Νοσταλγόςτουογδόντα]

@@transylvanianrider thanks for the answer. I would like to protect the upper guard and the engine also. I think if is it possible to fit both crash guard sets into motorcycle. Also you talked in the video about oil consumption. Is this a problem that is going bigger through the years?

[@transylvanianrider]

@@Νοσταλγόςτουογδόντα I don't know if both, SW Motech and Givi guards can be fitted together... I saw some turkish and chinese brands witch are protecting well the side and the engine but i don't know how is the quality. Also they are bulky and i don't like the design , but worth investigating:) I think the consumption is related to oil grade combined with riding for longer period at very high revs (+9000rpm = 120-130km/h) In normal riding condition i didn't notice this issue.

[@stevec-b6214]

is that a standard exhaust? it sounds like some baffles/internals have been removed, nice sound.

[@transylvanianrider]

Hi Stephen ! Yes, it is the stock exhaust ;)

[@razvanfeier2800]

Felicitari pt. review! Am avut si eu un V-Strom DL650 din 2007, intre 2010 si primavara lui 2012, cand am plecat din tara. Am bagat cu el 29tkm in doi ani jumate (90% asfalt, 10% macadam) si confirm ca a fost un motor excelent! Acum am in Suedia un Triumph Scrambler din 2014, de care sunt f. multumit. Dar ma gandesc sa-mi aduc un V-Strom mic in Romania, pentru drumuri de la Carpati pana in Alpi, 75% asfalt / 25% forestiere. Iti pun cateva intrebari punctuale, sper sa ma poti ajuta cu raspunsuri, mi-ar fi de mare ajutor. Asadar: 1. Am 193cm. Pe RE Himalayan (m-am dat ieri cu unul cca 20km la un drive test) pare ca incap. Doar oglinzile trebuie schimbate. Chiar crezi ca un biker de peste 190cm nu poate folosi Stromul mic? Ce probleme ai tu la 181cm, ca sa conteze chiar asa de mult cei 12cm diferenta de inaltime intre noi? 2. Dealeri acceptabili in Cluj sau Ungaria n-ai gasit? 3. Se mai face Stromul mic sau s-a obsoletat inca din 2019? Am gasit aici in Suedia unul din 2018, 0 km, cu o reducere de cca 10% din pretul initial. Ar ajunge la 4700 de euro si incepe sa fie gentanta oferta, dar daca imi recomanzi alti dealeri mai aproape de spatiul pt. care vreau sa-l cumpar, iti sunt tare recunoscator. Bine Man! Inca o data, felicitari pt. review si multzam pt. eventualele raspunsuri utile. Ride on!

[@transylvanianrider]

Salut Razvan ! Te rog sa ma ierti insa pur si simplu nu am fost notificat de catre YT. Chiar ma simt prost ca nu am vazut mesajul tau ... Chiar daca e tardiv, iti raspund punctual: Pt 1.93 sunt convins ca e prea mic. Pt mine la 1.81 e la limita (insa una confortabila) 2. Nu am gasit si nici nu cred sa fie :) Cand am intrebat la Motomus au ras de mine :) Am luat din Austria pt ca asa a fost conjunctura. 3. Stiu ca s-a facut si in 2021 -2022 cu noutati doar la capitolul gama de culori. De cand a aparut varianta Asiatica ma gandesc ca pregatesc un model mai nou. Nu stiu cat de relevant ar fi in 2023 unul nou din reprezentanta. Mai degraba unul folosit cu km putini. E genul de motocicleta pe care vanzatorul e dispus sa o vanda la un pret bun in momentul in care face un upgrade. Mult succes si asfalt uscat in 2023 !

[@georgepsarros9521]

great review

[@transylvanianrider]

Thank you !

[@wilfriedbeyens4280]

Great review! Because I love riding on smaller bikes I think I am going to sell my Kawasaki 650 and buy the Suzuki V-strom 250. Do you do the maintenance on your bike yourself ? BTW, I did'nt knew that Romania is such a beautiful country :-) Greetings from Belgium!

[@transylvanianrider]

Hi Wilfried ! It could be a good idea to change the bike, but first try to ride one, to be sure. Yes, i do myself the maintenance. It is the same as other bikes, nothing special. All the countries have beautiful places, the challenge is to discover them:) Best regards from Romania!