Suzuki Dl250 V-strom Review

Used Buyer Review

The DL250 gets unfairly dismissed as a beginner bike, but spend a weekend on one and you'll understand why they hold their value. It's genuinely capable — the 248cc parallel-twin pulls cleanly from low revs, the riding position is spot-on for all-day comfort, and that baby V-Strom styling isn't just aesthetic. It actually handles light gravel and unpaved roads with surprising confidence for a 190kg machine. Used examples from 2017 onwards are plentiful and generally well-maintained — most owners babied them. Check the chain and sprockets hard, because new riders often neglect drivetrain maintenance. The ABS variants are worth hunting down specifically; non-ABS versions exist but aren't worth the savings. Watch for crash damage on the fairings — they're expensive to replace and tell you something about the owner. This isn't a bike you'll outgrow in six months if you ride sensibly. Commuting, light touring, weekend scratching — it handles all of it without drama.