Suzuki SX250 | KTM 250 ADV | Himalayan - Quick Comparison

Hi! The Suzuki SX250 has been launched with much fanfare by Suzuki as a top adventure tourer. We got hold of one to ride and do a quick comparison to the top 2 benchmarks in the middle weight adventure touring segment, the KTM 250 ADV and the Royal Enfield Himalayan. Hope you enjoy the video.
Cheers!
#vstrom250 #ktm250adventure #royalenfieldhimalayan

[@saswatsenapati7870]

I took 250 sx in highway it feels extremely refined and effortlessly cruises. It's not an offroader. It's a highway tourer better other two bikes. If your requirement is 50% city + 40% tour highway + 10% off road = SX 250 is the bike.

[@bigbearbangalore]

Thanks for the useful information. Cheers!

[@thestone3849]

Mine is just the other way city10%+80-90% highway=occasionally , as it may come the offroad but not planned. I am using bike only on holidays, daily either car or walking to office

[@RaghulTamilGamer]

How to resolve left side pulling issue

[@kevinlobo6187]

@@RaghulTamilGamerIs it happening with all V strom bikes? Left side pulling issues?

[@aravindbnr]

Nice to hear kannada accent in english , I rode both the ktm 250 and vstrom back to back . The ktm felt a bit grunty but the suspension and the light clutch feel a lot better than the vstrom . The suspension on vstrom is not even as absorbent as my classic 350. If offered with slipper clutch and better suspension, the price would be perfect for vstrom.

[@bigbearbangalore]

Kannada naadu makkalu naavu! 😁 And yes the Vee feels Iike a hastily put together 'adventure tourer'.

[@humanvoice369]

Thank you for being upfront in rating Himalyan last. It's about time for honesty and getting out of the RE hype, that screws up life for new riders. Subscribed for the honesty and straight talk. Hope it will not dilute when the sponsorships start coming in.

[@bigbearbangalore]

Thank you. None will sponsor us because we talk straight? 🙃

[@humanvoice369]

@@bigbearbangalore Hope you find sponsors from men's grooming, fashion, adventure gear etc. etc. Wish you financial gains as well for doing this service ✨✨

[@bigbearbangalore]

🙂👍

[@AR-bm2xg]

Many factual errors in this review by seniors, 1) 13:06 The Indian VStrom is much more 'Adventure' oriented than international VStrom 250, It has higher Ground Clearance (205mm vs 160mm) , comes with dual sport tyres, is lighter by almost 30 kgs and has more suspension travel. So please read up before blurting out the international VStrom 250 is adventure oriented 2) Conflicting statements, One of the guy says In RE you sit 'in' the bike like an ADV which is another mistake. Only in commuter/sport bikes one sits 'in' the bike. In Enduros, Dirt bikes and ADVs one sits highly 'on' the bike like in VStrom or KTM ADV 250 3) One of the guys simply comments VStrom is not good for touring, which needs no explanation as it is already a proven fact that is a wonderful tourer Overall, take this review with a pinch of alt.

[@bigbearbangalore]

Thank you for pointing out your facts. Your time and energy to highlighting them is well noted & much appreciated. Yes, one can take any reviews with salt or sugar or alcohol or whatever works best for each. Cheers!

[@sthaker2312]

Welcome back … after 3 months… keep making videos..love the voice of experience..

[@bigbearbangalore]

Thanks and we are happy to be back.

[@toyota4x4canadaguy]

Bosky I really enjoy your reviews and especially with your friends so it is not just one persons opinion. The way you share the experience of each ride and not just specs, electronic features etc. is what I think sets you apart. I would like to see you and your friends do a review of the Kawasaki Versys X300. Please keep the excellent videos coming.

[@bigbearbangalore]

Many thanks. Wil check on this possibility. Regards

[@stylishstarvetri2108]

Out of these three build quality wise which one is best bro please tell🙂

[@bigbearbangalore]

The KTM build is thr better one.

[@stylishstarvetri2108]

@@bigbearbangalore which bike is best bro🤔🥺please tell

[@bigbearbangalore]

@@stylishstarvetri2108 can't saywhic is the best cos its a personal choice. We would choose the KTM.

[@stylishstarvetri2108]

@@bigbearbangalore thank you for your opinion

[@whatreally9]

Place order for ktm adv 250, They said delivery would be in 20 days 20 days later they said 1 week Like this they postponed by 1 week many times finnaly I said just let me know when it arrives Its been almost 3 months now, Last Sunday they said Monday it would come, on Monday they said Tuesday Today is Tuesday I'm so fed up with them, When I ordered it was 2000 rs less, in between it recieved a price hike which I'm expected to pay. Already hate the experience despite loving the bike.

[@whatreally9]

In between I called the company to ask them why they can't give any specific time of delivery and the company happily raised a ticket against the showroom which was totaly useless.

[@bigbearbangalore]

Sorry to hear about this. There seems to be a major supply issue at KTM. I know others who too have booked the ADV and still waiting. Semiconductor shortage perhaps. Cheers!

[@maverick8154angle]

@@bigbearbangalore I got bike in 10 days

[@bigbearbangalore]

Congrats!

[@abdjohani4461]

Finally i find the right video. You review video help me to choose the right bike. Thanks

[@bigbearbangalore]

Glad I could help!

[@kalyannnBH]

I'm new to the channel. Nice to hear conversational review from you gentlemen...

[@bigbearbangalore]

Welcome aboard! Thanks.

[@CowKora]

Thank you for calling me over Bosky…looking forward for the next videos

[@bigbearbangalore]

Any time!

[@kumaril05]

just buy the Vstorm and swap out the handlebar and the suspension with a Xpulse rally kit

[@bigbearbangalore]

Interesting!👍

[@thestone3849]

If not purely focused on Ofroad only, then given a choice which one should I /one ,buy X-pulse 200 4V or V-strom 250 as I am confused between these 2 , currently I am able to manage my things with FZ25 and thats serving my need but I am not so happy with it., pls suggest which one should I go with? I am 5-4 and although tip toe could handle and use bike very well without any problem in highway as well as city traffic

[@bigbearbangalore]

If off-roading does not interest you much then you can consider the SX250. It’s got a more refined and more powerful engine compared to the Xpulse.

[@thestone3849]

@@bigbearbangalore Thank you very much. As I said ,currently I am riding FZ25 (un happliy) so just want a good replacement and yes Highway drives approx 4 o 5 hundred Kms a day is definitely looking for

[@sangamesh74]

If u r 5.4 don't even think of these two bikes...my height is 5.10 still some time I feel uncomfortable to ride my vstrom 250... especially in jam traffic...

[@thestone3849]

@@sangamesh74 ok. Thanks but they have a seat lowering which reduces seat height by 1 inch.25 mm then it is coming close to 800mm, just 15mm more than my current fz25

[@sangamesh74]

@@thestone3849 it's still heavier side..u take test ride with lower seat option in city traffic ...than choose wisely.

[@varadjoshi6523]

Hey. Avoiding putting helmet like that on the mirrors. Try ensuring the mirror stalk goes through the void where the visor is supposed to go. The reason is that all helmet weight is supported by mirror which is in contact with helmet from inside. This can pressurize the EPS. This can form deformation. I did get similar troubles with my helmet. Thankfully very very little problem as I did so only twice. I understand that you have far more experience than me. But thought I should share. Or maybe if there is something wrong in my reasoning, please tell.

[@bigbearbangalore]

Thanks for sharing. Valid point. 👍

[@amitmoyal9321]

O so so thanks for your informative video

[@bigbearbangalore]

Thanks

[@ldhanush425]

Hii sir.... I'm planning to buy a new bike....I have 2 bikes in my mind... I'm majorly confused between which one choose...Suzuki v-strom SX 250 or the Honda cb300f... Can u please suggest me the one best bike Between these two.....??🙏😇

[@bigbearbangalore]

Hi! Tough to choose between the two good machines. You must ride both and pick what you feel immediately comfortable on. They are designed differently and hence will feel different too when riding. Give them a long test ride and choose. Remember that either of the two will be a good choice. Cheers!

[@thestone3849]

@@bigbearbangalore I am sure you will pick V-strom as far as comfort & posture is concerned but another reason is Honda has limited service points for that particular bike as they are the special points only Honda sell and the ownership as well as initial price for Honda is more, SO seat height/weight are only left to chose from

[@littleoceandrop]

Thank you guys! great Video

[@bigbearbangalore]

Thanks for watching!

[@Subhrajyoti_Ghosh]

Himalayan is my dream bike. But from this video it looks like all other bikes are now way ahead of Himalayan. I am confused now. Should I forget my dream and go for Meteor (Although Meteor is a cruiser bike and Himalayan is adventure but that is my second choice)?

[@bigbearbangalore]

If you in no hurry, wait for the H450.

[@Subhrajyoti_Ghosh]

@@bigbearbangalore I am not in a hurry. But 450 means it will have less milage.

[@bigbearbangalore]

@ImBubun don't know yet about mileage.

[@akshayrahul1387]

V strom sx 250 there is any stand problem, like in stand painting coming out and dis break is bad its that true🤔

[@bigbearbangalore]

We don't know about the SX but stand paint damage seems to be an issue on more motorcycles.

[@whatreally9]

Random question, Is there a larger difference in general feel between a ktm adv 250 and a Hero splendor or between a ktm adv 250 and ktm adv 1290. Because both are worlds apart. I want to understand why American KZbinrs refer to 250 cc ktms as having poor power or poor power to weight, and how they aren't good for anything etc.

[@bigbearbangalore]

Wow! Now that’s a question! 😀 Lemme attempt to answer….., the difference between the 250 and the 1290 will be felt significantly more than the one between the Splendor and the 250. This is because both the Splendor and 250 put out manageable power and performance and will unlikely to overwhelm the rider. Whereas the 1290 can intimidate even the experienced rider. Americans are used to V8 engines that are 500cc in each cylinder! So their yardstick when it comes to engine performance is quite different to the one we use in Asia. 😊 Cheers!

[@boomerisadog3899]

@@bigbearbangalore Some of our highways in America have 85 mph (137kph) speed limits. Most 250cc bikes would be dangerous on many of our highways. Even on highways with 65mph speed limits most people go 5 to 10 mph over that.

[@bigbearbangalore]

@@boomerisadog3899 Yes! Understand and agree.

[@y2j132]

Sirji, do you by any chance own RE showroom in Bengaluru?

[@bigbearbangalore]

A friend does. Cheers!

[@y2j132]

@@bigbearbangalore thank you, remember seeing a post on teambhp of your muddy hog standing in showroom and a member there stated that the bike belonged to the owner of showroom

[@BotGamer-nc8vf]

yezdi adv or ktm adv 250 which one should I buy?

[@bigbearbangalore]

I suggest that you ride both and get a feel of the differences. My choice would be the KTM. Cheers!

[@vickynaidu1295]

Ktm 250 bro...

[@forkscompass7559]

Enjoyable video … kudos

[@bigbearbangalore]

🙏

[@drury2d8]

Background music is 100% unnecessary.

[@bigbearbangalore]

Thanks for sharing. Point noted. Cheers!

[@shaikhmimran13]

How was the braking on the adv 250.

[@bigbearbangalore]

It was good. Felt fine.

[@shahmayoor1]

And as per many RE hima needs a lot refinement in engine and also the low end torque needs to be improved

[@bigbearbangalore]

Needing refinement, yes!

[@sevenstars4817]

Himalayan the 200 kg behemoth 💪💪

[@bigbearbangalore]

Indeed a behemoth! 😊 And that’s why I sold it.

[@sevenstars4817]

@@bigbearbangalore better u sold and took control over it before that thing took control over u..

[@bigbearbangalore]

😀

[@villan0379]

Himalayan is a 200kg joke, It is a 400cc bike which weighs the same as a 650cc bike but has the power of 200cc bike. The only thing it's fit for is plush ride over city potholes or simple trails. Push it any harder the chassis will break and you cannot go beyond 95kmph comfortably. It is a poor attempt at an ADV and just qualifies as a cheap quality scrambler at best.

[@bigbearbangalore]

Agree! And.... Cheers to the good sales of the heavy, cheap quality scrambler!

[@03mrindia]

Experienced old monk's

[@bigbearbangalore]

😀

[@AMA-xr3px]

Morgi english 🤣

[@bigbearbangalore]

Ingli morgish?

[@shahmayoor1]

Why u guys are with a slow pace to speak and also it looks like a video with agenda to promote one motorcycle and showcase other is not that good😀🤪

[@bigbearbangalore]

Slow because it's extempore and we are in no hurry. Thanks for your feedback. Cheers!