TheSuzuki V-Strom 250, also known as theDL250 (AL and AM), is adual-sport motorcycle with a 248 ccStraight-twin engine and astandard riding posture. It has been manufactured in China bySuzuki since 2017, as an entry in the lighter adventure motorcycle in the line of theSuzuki V-Strom 650,Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and theSuzuki V-Strom 1050. The DL250 is implemented to compete with theBMW G310R and the 250/300 ccKawasaki Versys. The DL250 was unveiled in 2017 by Suzuki and was originally intended for the Asian market.^[1]

Suzuki V-Strom 250

Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	DL250 AL and DL250 AM
Production	since 2017
Class	Adventure / dual-sport
Engine	"J517" 248 cc (15.1 cu in)liquid-cooled4-strokeSOHC4-valveI2
Bore /stroke	53.5 mm × 55.2 mm (2.11 in × 2.17 in)
Power	24 PS (18 kW; 24 bhp) at 8,000rpm
Torque	22 N⋅m (16 lb⋅ft; 2.2 kg⋅m) at 6,500rpm
Transmission	6-speed, constant mesh
Wheelbase	1,425 mm (56.1 in)
Dimensions	L: 2,150 mm (85 in) W: 790 mm (31 in) H: 1,295 mm (51.0 in)
Seat height	800 mm (31 in)
Weight	188 kg (414 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity	17.3 L (3.8 imp gal; 4.6 US gal)
Fuel consumption	39 kilometres per litre (92 mpg‑US; 110 mpg‑imp) at 60 km/h
Related	Suzuki GW250 Suzuki GSX250R

The name V-Strom is chosen to keep the DL250 in line with the other V-Strom models and combines "V" referring to the larger V-Stroms engine configuration with the GermanStrom, meaning stream or power. Even though the DL250 does not contain aV-twin engine, but a parallel 2-cylinder engine. Suzuki officials have also stated that the "V" was meant to indicate versatility, given the multi-purpose nature of the V-Strom line.

The DL250 motorcycle is based on the straight-twin 2-cylinder engine initially designed for theGW250/Inazuma 250 and GSX250R. From its release in 2017 until 2020 the bike was available in the European, Australian and Asian market. As of 2021, the V-Strom 250 is no longer available in markets other than the Asian market.^[2]

The Suzuki V-Strom 250's design is in resemblance of the larger V-strom bikes, including the beak-like front fairing. With the discontinuation of the non-abs the bike is standard equipped with ABS. The bike is also equipped with an aluminium under cowl. The instruments are displayed on a new fullLCD dashboard, which also contains a 12V DC-charger.^[3]

Because the Suzuki V-Strom is aimed towards a commuter, daily usage and light adventure market, there are several options a user can choose. The options include aluminium panniers, centre stand, hand guards and mirror extension kits.^[4][5]