Built around Suzuki's super motard motorcycle platform, the 2020 Suzuki V-Strom 250 pairs a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. 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 17.3-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.66 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 650 km (404 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
~650 km (404 mi)
Engine
Displacement248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, 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, leading axle, oil damped, 10.2 inches of travel, (low seat setting 8.7 in. of travel)
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwingarm monoshock
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
Front Brake Ø290 mm (11.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Wheels10-spoke wheels
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.188.0 kg (414.5 pounds)
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1295 mm (51.0 inches)
Overall Length2150 mm (84.6 inches)
Overall Width790 mm (31.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity17.30 litres (4.57 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsPearl Black/Champion Yellow, Metallic Triton Blue
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