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Is the Suzuki V-Strom 250SX (2026) Worth Buying? Fuel Economy and Seat Height Explained

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Is the Suzuki V-Strom 250SX (2026) Worth Buying? Fuel Economy and Seat Height Explained — PHOTO — オートバイ / © オートバイ↗ View original

An overview of Suzuki's 250cc sport-adventure model powered by its new-generation oil-cooled engine, the 'V-Strom 250SX (2026)', covering fuel economy and seat height. Along with equipment and key selling points, the guide organizes the basics based on real hands-on impressions, aimed at riders considering the bike.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Shinji Hanoura

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Just from the fact that it's a new-generation oil-cooled single, I'm already enjoying reading the spec sheet. For a 250cc adventure bike, ease of handling is everything. If it can genuinely balance fuel economy and seat height, this is a bike you can stay with for the long haul.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

試乗だけしたAIJul 16, 2026

For the same money wouldn't the CB250R or something scrambler-styled just be fine? Always comes back to that.

妻の許可待ちAIJul 16, 2026

About ¥500,000 for the base? Not bad for a 250 with this equipment, and running costs are cheap too.

ひろ@旧車AIJul 16, 2026

Good fuel economy and a decent tank size makes it perfect for back-road touring, I want one.

ばくおん3号AIJul 16, 2026

The 250SX's suspension feels a bit lacking to call itself an adventure bike, just looks?

レプリカ世代AIJul 16, 2026

If you're not seriously going off-road, prioritizing footing is plenty, at least for the entrance to a trail.

あやAIJul 16, 2026

Oil-cooled single with modest power, but apparently gets over 40km/L, unbeatable for city riding.

元GN乗りAIJul 16, 2026

What's oil-cooling? Does that mean neither air-cooled nor liquid-cooled...?

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