Suzuki V-Storm 250: Honest 10,000 KM Review | Long-Term Owner Experience

[@expeditedpurplishbee2449]

Clocked 4k km on my vstrom. I'm getting 39-41 KMPL in highway. I maintain 70-85 km/hr. In city traffic you can easily get 35-38 KMPL. Best bike for this price, they could have improved the instruments cluster and headlight throw, apart from this I dont have any complaints.

[@saipavanvardhinedi260]

City 35-38😮 I'm getting 31-32 only city mileage, BTW which city??

[@expeditedpurplishbee2449]

Bangalore

[@RoamwithSom]

Correct. At least upcoming year they should improve these things.

[@lokesh3428]

I add some here. Mainly longer suspension front n rear not possible if they provide rear also longer it increase height.. so rear I expect Xpulse like suspension..at rear.. n secondly Fresh headlight n tail light design we don't want gixxer flavour... 3rd New Tft ktm like instrument is mandatory because itsc250.machine people ready to pay extra . 4th braking shoul be improve like KTM THEN I READYBTO BUT ON EMI ON 2025

[@expeditedpurplishbee2449]

I agree. Also I find the exhaust note to be somewhat underwhelming. Also i really wished they made a matte finish instead of glossy everywhere

[@kevinlobo6187]

1) Which oil do you use? 2) Left side pulling issues? 3) Engine heating? 4) How often you change air filter and brake pads?

[@RoamwithSom]

1. Motul 2. Yes it is there, but can be reduced by maintaining proper pressure. 3. In heavy traffic it is there but bearable. 4. Air filter every service, brk pads in 10K +

[@rubbersidedown7992]

​@@RoamwithSombhai footpegs kuch jada hi high set hy kya ? Matlab legs dard dene lgega after 1hr or so of riding? Ht. 5-11

[@RoamwithSom]

No bro i am 5.6 i don’t have any such issues. As you are taller there may be such things but check once properly while doing test ride.

[@GarrickThaosen]

Bro v strom and cb200x which one do u prefer?

[@RoamwithSom]

V storm i would prefer for better power n other features

[@GarrickThaosen]

Bro I am 5 feet 10 inch can I ride v strom easily

[@GarrickThaosen]

I m planning to buy v strom

[@RoamwithSom]

Definitely bro, honestly saying initially I myself had the fear that this is a tall bike, how i will handle in traffic n different situation. But bro now its been 1.2 year n 25000KM +. Now i am like 200% confident n i can take it to whatever road condition you can challenge me. So the point is it’s all in mind: the fear of managing a tall bike. Once you develop the habit n skill gradually you are gonna kill it. I hope this gives you enough clarity.

[@Yt-kg8dt]

Planning to buy this

[@RoamwithSom]

Great.❤

[@DayumSonny]

Nice long-term review, buddy. Please note that the speedo has a 10% error. Which means when you're doing a speedo indicated 100 kph, you're doing a true speed of 90 kph.

[@saswatsenapati7870]

its exactly 7-8% speedo error. tested with proper gps devices.

[@RoamwithSom]

Yes, This is totally true and I have seen pretty common in these segment bikes. Thanks for sharing this.

[@s.mgaming4623]

​@@saswatsenapati7870Can u plz explain y is it so

[@ranganath.kc2397]

My vistrom review, 30000 KM 7th month running Brake pad average 10-12K kms. Chain sproket - 20k kms Mileage - Avg 40 Kms Speed - 85 - 90 kms / hr But No accessories no alteration.

[@RoamwithSom]

Super bro. Great job. How about your tyres bro. Is it still the stock or you replaced??

[@TheFortunateSoul007]

I have Enfield classic 350, 40000 km pe mera engine khul Gaya hai, kya is had me in bhai aise problem aati hai.

[@RoamwithSom]

Ohh. Royal enfield ka reliability issues toh hai. Mera abhi 25k KM chal raha hai, so far mo such issues.

[@newcreator7955]

Mene booked kr Li hai 🥳

[@RoamwithSom]

congrats buddy 👍

[@Harshsharma-k4d]

Bhai kitne ki PDI final.price aur konse state mai

[@srenivasen9993]

@roamwihsoam what is full tank range that you're getting in Vstrom?

[@RoamwithSom]

300-330 KM

[@anishkancharla9675]

I get mileage of 43-45

[@anishkancharla9675]

I get mileage of 43-45

[@RoamwithSom]

Great 👍

[@tribhuvanraj1180]

If fog light installed does showroom denies warranty

[@RoamwithSom]

It depends if you have disturbed any electrical wiring (like cutting n joining of wires). In my case I have used proper relays(plug n play, no cutting requires), so I didn't face this issue. Even recently I changed my battery at Rs 0 under warranty.

[@sonfire1]

Bro, This bike surely give 35 kmpl + if you drive below 80 KMPH, I think you are driving to fast because if you go more then that then 30 kmpl is ok

[@RoamwithSom]

Yeah bro, I know it is give good Mileage but I love to ride it fast 😀

[@shivanshusharma6977]

VStrom SX 250 vs Honda CB350? Purpose is touring and city commute( for a sensitive lower back). Please guide🙏

[@RoamwithSom]

Honda CB 350 is better, my friend is having cb350 n i have ridden it in both city n highway. I find it more comfortable in city even in highway also it is more comfortable than vstorm.

[@shivanshusharma6977]

@RoamwithSom Thanks a bunch buddy 👍

[@RoamwithSom]

Welcome 🙏🏼

[@moyeenshaikh9915]

How is Ronin in this case? I have same issue ​@@RoamwithSom

[@RoamwithSom]

@moyeenshaikh9915 I have not ridden ronin, but i have closely seen this bike. Based on that i can say it looks like having a comfortable posture.

[@amankumar-ly3cp]

as you ride Himalayan too, which one do you prefer between v strom and Himalayan

[@RoamwithSom]

See bro it's tough question 😂 For me what matters most is Reliability (as I travel Solo to mostly remote places), Refinement(Smoothness), Good Highway touring Capability(like effort less crusing power for long duration) which I feel still lacks in Himalayan. So I would still choose Vstorm. But but but I love the off-roading capability( torque, suspension) of Himalayan. If there is a situation where off-roading and mountain ghat roads are there (for example Ladakh) then I would choose Himalayan. But practically to reach Ladakh(any such places) one need to travel hell lots of miles on Highways.

[@surajpg9417]

I have clocked around 27000kms in 1 year and 1 month. Feel free to ask your queries.

[@RoamwithSom]

Great bro, how is your experience so far.

[@surajpg9417]

@RoamwithSom great bro.. im overall satisfied with my bike, escpecially when i cruise in highways the engine is a perfect example of refinement. Its 90% highway tourer and 10% practically good on uneven roads. Upright position is perfect for long touring and you dont feel fatigue. I have achieved 45 kmpl on highways with an average speed of 85- 90 kmph.in cities i often get 36kmpl. So far completed 5 services. Average cost is around 2500 apart from when i had changed chain and sprocket at 14500kms which cost me around rs6000. Pls go through the manual povided in that there is a dedicated page clarifying service replcements and inspection. Happy motoring bro 😊✌🏻

[@RoamwithSom]

Super bro, even i changed the sprocket at 13k KM. I thought it was my mistake n carelessness because of which it lasted this much only. Now 23K KM is running in my bike. Bro did u change tyre on your bike , if yes which one u installed?

[@surajpg9417]

@@RoamwithSom i have changed my front tyre with maxxis tyres. Rear one is still fine to travel another 5000kms.

[@RoamwithSom]

Great, how is your experience with maxis. Better than stock mrf ??

[@KVEER2024]

on-road price Sir?

[@RoamwithSom]

2.7 lakh in Bangalore

[@KVEER2024]

@@RoamwithSom thank u bro

[@RoamwithSom]

Welcome bro 😄

[@scram_rider]

Som Bhai, can you review 2024 edition, I planning to buy. But I get to know there is some engine issue is there with 2024 edition.

[@rohithsai7178]

Where are you from?

[@scram_rider]

@@rohithsai7178 odisa

[@scram_rider]

@@rohithsai7178 odisha

[@RoamwithSom]

Sure bro, I will try.

[@xgamershub]

Issue hai kya isme? 2024

[@paraghaloi4020]

Vstrom250 or Triumph 400x? My type of rides-- city ride and normal highway tour Please suggest

[@RoamwithSom]

No doubt Triumph 400X if you don’t have budget constraints.

[@moyeenshaikh9915]

​@@RoamwithSomRonin?

[@RoamwithSom]

I have not ridden ronin.

[@prasannakumarmolaka8190]

Bhai, could you please let me know the best service center in Bangalore.

[@RoamwithSom]

I don’t know which is best, i have tried only2. Hoodi & Hoskote service centre. I would suggest Hoodi service centre as they have good parts availability n service also.

[@kakharuvai5369]

❤❤

[@RoamwithSom]

🙏

[@mahim112]

for India (Max Laddakh / Leh or other terrains) 250-400C Bikes are sufficient.

[@RoamwithSom]

Yeah, 100% true.

[@biker.ps1389]

Spare parts availability is s major issue in pune for vstrom

[@RoamwithSom]

Oh, is it ? In most big cities it shouldn't problematic. Suzuki has to improve on it seriously.

[@Prince_of_all_Saiyans]

5:55 - May I know your height please ? For a reference.

[@RoamwithSom]

5.6 feet

[@Prince_of_all_Saiyans]

​@@RoamwithSom ok bro thankyou 😃🙌

[@RoamwithSom]

Welcome 🙏🏼

[@DuckDuckgo047]

Bhai v strom vs Hero Xpulse which one should I take

[@RoamwithSom]

If offroading is your preference then go for Xpulse else if you want to tour on highways mostly then vstorm.

[@DuckDuckgo047]

@RoamwithSom thanks bhai

[@RoamwithSom]

😀🙏🏼

[@manjugoku6206]

India needs single cylinder V-Storm 400

[@RoamwithSom]

Yeah bro. 💯 👍

[@lokesh3428]

I seen only this channel said negative on suspension.. KTM HARD SUSPENSION BRO COMOARE TO VSTORM..ktm longer suspension but quality not good

[@RoamwithSom]

I didn't say vstorm's suspension is bad, I say it's suspension is good for highway touring but bad for off-roading. This is ownership experience so far with this bike.

[@lokesh3428]

@@RoamwithSom bro k but I m not taking about off road..but tell me in village patch road some city patches how was it...

[@RoamwithSom]

Good bro if road is smooth tarmac then this bike performance very well.

[@biker.ps1389]

Bhai left side pulling isue to hai bike me, tyre pressure bhi sdjust kiya but still prob hai

[@RoamwithSom]

han bhai, mera bhi same situation hai. But amount of that pulling effect gets reduced by maintaining correct pressure.

[@sailorrider9802]

Anyone facing very notchy gear shifting issue...my bike is 4000kms old due for second free service.... I consulted suzuki service centre, they told this problem is common..i doubt that statemt... can any of my frnds enlighten me on this please..

[@RoamwithSom]

I am not understanding notchy gear shifting means what ? For me I didn’t feel anything as such, one small tip: do apply some wd40 in gear shifter(those moving part) also clean n lube the chain with both sprocket, if after that also it still continue then show it to some other mechanic.

[@sailorrider9802]

@ notchy gear shifting i mean to say the gear shifting isn’t very smooth…it doesn’t slot in very easily… Please enlighten me about the clutch lever free play… how about your clutch lever free play

[@RoamwithSom]

The clutch lever play is set by the service centre technician(what ever is the standard free play they supposed to keep) so far that worked for me flawlessly.

[@sailorrider9802]

@ it’s 10-15 mm as per the manual… I will get it checked by ruler this time…

[@RoamwithSom]

Yeah. Exactly. It’s 10-15mm. No doubt vstorm’s clutch is bit hard if I compared to my previous bike(honda cbr250r). But slowly yiu will get used to it.

[@pgarmy5668]

BHAI APKA HEIGHT KITHNA HAI

[@anishkancharla9675]

For 5.7 it's easily manageable. I'm just under 5.7 and use it efficiently

[@RoamwithSom]

@pgarmy 5.6 feet bhai

[@Riturajworld]

Oh bhai sab

[@RoamwithSom]

🙏🏼

[@rgvtweet]

Tvs ronin vs suzuki vstrom sx?

[@RoamwithSom]

I have not ridden the Tvs Ronin. But i have seen it closely. I think vstorm is better choice if budget is not a constraint.

[@anishkancharla9675]

Vstorm anyday

[@RoamwithSom]

Yeah vstorm is better in many aspects.

[@VeerVardhaanRathore]

Odia pua.. Hindi re odia jhalak asuchi🎉🎉🎉

[@RoamwithSom]

🤩🤩🙏🏼😍

[@dasonzone3]

5k $$ budget 250??

[@RoamwithSom]

Bike price are you asking ??

[@ashishvox899]

V-Strom not 'storm'.

[@RoamwithSom]

Sry, my mistake. Corrected now ✅

[@thelastgs-pian9965]

I own a 14 yes old gsr150. Want to upgrade but the price doesn't justify. Suzuki engines are gems but their pricing and servicing sucks. This ans the 250s should have been priced much lower than they are now, otherwise this is going the way of inazuma. I really want to know who their head of marketing is . A japanese would surely have.more sense than an indian executive.

[@RoamwithSom]

Yeah, now these Japanese are really making their business worst for Indian market. Abroad they are launching bikes with latest updates n features but in india same bike is continuing with price raise. This needs to be changed.

[@Jackac-l1e]

Aap mic konsa use kar rahe ho

[@RoamwithSom]

Boya wireless

[@srilathapatlori130]

Bahi may petrol pump ka pas dekha

[@RoamwithSom]

han bhai, thanks for connecting.

[@saurabhparsodkar0101]

Of rod experience Mera 10 of 10 hay

[@RoamwithSom]

Great 👍

[@prannoyghosh6237]

Na ye bike puri tarah se off roading me liye h , nahi ye bike proper city riding ke liye h😂

[@RoamwithSom]

baat toh sahi hai.

[@mrksvsrma]

Kitni bhi acchi ho. Suzuki apney models ko continue kabhi nahi rakhta. Zeus, heat, hayate, sling shot, inazuma, gs150. Aaj hai koi bike market me? In sab bikes ko kharidney waley pareshan hi hain.

[@RoamwithSom]

Yeh correct bola aapne, sirf suzuki nahi sab Japanese company ka wohi problem hai.

[@Samslayer0.7]

2025 me lena sahi hoga for city traffic

[@RoamwithSom]

For city traffic this bike is not comfortable.

[@Samslayer0.7]

@RoamwithSom should I go with triumph speed400

[@RoamwithSom]

Yeah bro, it’s good motorcycles for city ride.

[@Samslayer0.7]

@@RoamwithSom thanks

[@RoamwithSom]

🙏🏼

[@NikhilKumarM]

Excellent bike but massively overpriced.

[@rohithsai7178]

2.18L onroad in my area

[@rohithsai7178]

Cheaper than R15 and mt15

[@sourabh_mishra]

2.26 lac. in most of the states... Maintain Chain & Disc brakes regularly

[@RoamwithSom]

Yeah, but quality and durability is good.

[@khajavalli5660]

​@@rohithsai7178 where r u from bro I need to buy it

[@user-kkr]

I love to buy this bike but just worry about the seat height.

[@RoamwithSom]

What’s ur height bro. Untill 5.7 there will be no problem at all.

[@user-kkr]

@@RoamwithSom 5.6 only

[@RoamwithSom]

Then bro you can manage, just you have to get habituated. Try doing multiple test rides it will give u confidence n clarity.

[@BorneonPigeon]

​@@user-kkrI am 5ft6in. I lower the rear spring by 1 inch and comfortable already with the height.

[@user-kkr]

@ Thanks. But how do you lower it? Can we do it manually or do we need to change any parts?

[@thegreatstory8202]

How could be this as budget bike? It's over priced If u compare with Gixer since both are same bike

[@RoamwithSom]

I wouldn't agree when you say it is same bike as Gixer. I completely understand and agree both share same engine, chassis, suspension etc... but there are differences like tyre size, handling, tweaking, ground clearance etc. It feels these differences doesn't matter on paper but trust me ride both the bike practically in different scenarios, you will feel the difference (specially in long distance touring) If I talk about pricing, yes it is overpriced if you compare the actual worth of the changes over Gixer. But this is brand strategize their products line up.