Suzuki V-Strom 250
2018—

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2018 Suzuki year code: L8

The Suzuki V-Strom 250, also known as the DL250, is a dual-sport motorcycle with a 248 cc straight-twin engine and a standard riding posture. It has been manufactured in China by Suzuki since 2017, as an entry in the lighter adventure motorcycle in the line of the Suzuki V-Strom 650, Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and the Suzuki V-Strom 1050. 2018 DL250 V-Strom colors: Pearl Nebular Black/ Solid Dazzling Cool Yellow (BJE), Metallic Diamond Red (YYW), Pearl Nebular Black (YAY)

2018 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 186 kg (410 lbs) ABS model: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @  8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2018 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 186 kg (410 lbs) ABS model: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2018 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 186 kg (410 lbs) ABS model: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2018 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 186 kg (410 lbs) ABS model: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2018 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 186 kg (410 lbs) ABS model: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2019 Suzuki year code: L9

The 2019 model of the DL250 was unchanged, except for an introduction of a new ‘Triton Blue Metallic No.2’ color option. I believe the anti-lock braking system in now standard on every market areas. The curb weight without ABS is no longer mentioned in the brochures. 2019 DL250 V-Strom colors: Pearl Nebular Black/ Solid Dazzling Cool Yellow (BJE), Metallic Triton Blue No.2 (QHV), Pearl Nebular Black (YAY), Metallic Diamond Red (YYW)

2019 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @  8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2019 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2019 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2019 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2019 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2019 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2020 Suzuki year code: M0

The changes in the 2020 model are limited only to colour and graphics upgrade. The 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 250 was to be retailed in a new twin shade ‘Pearl Nebula Black/High Tech Silver Metallic’. This option included a red coloured V-Strom badging on the beak as well, as a red coloured stripe, and a chrome headlamp rim. Its fuel was is also styled with new stickers along with red rim stickers. Besides that, ‘Metallic Diamond Red’ colour has been discontinued. ‘Triton Blue Metallic No.2’, ‘Pearl Nebula Black’ and ‘Pearl Nebular Black/Solid Dazzling Cool Yellow’ shades have been retained. The ABS version gets a shorter heat shield on the silencer and a smaller knuckle guard. 2020 DL250 V-Strom colors: Pearl Nebular Black / Solid Dazzling Cool Yellow (BJE), Pearl Nebular Black / Metallic Hightech Silver (BY6), Pearl Nebular Black (YAY), Pearl Nebular Black / Metallic Hightech Silver (B0X), Metallic Diamond Red (YYW), Metallic Triton Blue No.2 (QHV)

2020 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2020 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2020 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2020 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2020 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2020 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2020 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2020 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2021 Suzuki year code: M1

There were no changes made for the 2021 model year.

2021 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2021 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2022 Suzuki year code: M2

There were no changes made for the 2022 model year.

2022 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2022 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2023 Suzuki year code: M3

Now graphics. The wheels have a red or silver colored pin stripe and the front fender and the side cowl are now color matched. Colors options in Japan: Solid Dazzling Cool Yellow / Pearl Nebular Black (CZX), Diamond Red Metallic / Pearl Nebular Black (BKJ), Hi-Tec Silver Metallic / Pearl Nebular Black (COX), Matte Flash Black Metallic / Pearl Nebular Black (CKN). Not all of the colors are available in every market area around the world.

2023 Suzuki V-Strom 250,Solid Dazzling Cool Yellow/Pearl Nebular Black (CZX)

2023 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2023 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 186 kg (410 lbs) ABS model: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2023 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 186 kg (410 lbs) ABS model: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2023 Suzuki DL 250 V-Strom Overall Length: 2 150 mm (84.6 in) Overall Width: 790 mm (31.1 in) Overall Height: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 425 mm (56.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in) Curb Weight: 186 kg (410 lbs) ABS model: 188 kg (414 lbs) Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc 1-cylinder 2-stroke. 24.7 hp (18.4 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

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