Engineered by Suzuki for the super motard motorcycle segment, the 2018 Suzuki V-Strom 250 utilizes a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 25 HP (18.2 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 23.4 Nm (17.3 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 100.8 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the V-Strom 250 measures 188 kg (414 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.52 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,425 mm (56.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.66 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 639 km (397 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2017 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
100.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (7.52 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~639 km (397 mi)
Engine
Displacement248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power25.0 HP (18.2 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque23.4 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke53.5 x 55.2 mm (2.1 x 2.2 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionElectronic ignition
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.66 litres/100 km (37.6 km/l or 88.43 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases61.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionLink type, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Travel160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase1425 mm (56.1 inches)
Ground Clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-17
Rear Tyre140/70-17
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Wheels10-spoke wheels
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.188.0 kg (414.5 pounds)
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Suspension
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Transmission
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