Review
Suzuki has finally taken its first step in the quarter-litre adventure touring segment by launching the V-Strom SX. The company refers to it as a ‘sport adventure tourer’ which is interesting as it is based on the exciting and proven Gixxer 250 platform. It is same as the Gixxer 250, yet different. So, what is similar and what is different between the two?
First, what Suzuki has done is taken the Gixxer 250’s main frame and made a few modifications to the mounting points to accommodate the new bodywork. The subframe, however, is all-new. The chassis is unchanged and so is the fuel tank capacity, which at 12 litres is small for an adventure touring motorcycle. The headlight and indicators are identical to the Gixxer 250’s, while the tail light seems to be taken off the previous 155cc Gixxer.
