Suzuki Motorcycle India has updated the V-Strom SX for the festive season by introducing new colours for the motorcycle. Along with the new colours, the aesthetics of the motorcycle are upgraded because of the presence of new decals. All of this contributes to giving the bike a fresh appeal to attract new consumers. Even with all of these changes, the price tag continues to be the same, and the V-Strom SX comes at a starting price of Rs 1.98 lakh (ex-showroom).
To begin with, the Suzuki V-Strom SX now gets Champion Yellow No. 2 with Glass Sparkle Black, which is the signature colour of its elder sibling, the V-Strom 800 DE. The list of colours also includes Pearl Fresh Blue with Glass Sparkle Black, Pearl Glacier White with Metallic Mat Stellar Blue, and Glass Sparkle Black. Among these, the black colour version is reminiscent of the older version with black paint but with fresh decals. To celebrate the refreshed version the brand has flagged off first-Ever V-Strom Expedition to the Himalayas, exclusively for its customers.
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Even with all the visual changes, the Suzuki V-Strom SX is mechanically the same as the previous version. It continues to seek power from a 249cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine capable of putting out 26.5 bhp of power and 22.2 Nm of torque at the peak of its performance. The power is routed to the wheel via a six-speed gearbox.
Regarding the hardware, the motorcycle is equipped with a 19/17-inch alloy wheel setup, featuring telescopic front forks and a monoshock. The braking system consists of a single disc at the front and rear, complemented by dual-channel ABS.
In terms of features, it includes an LED headlight, an LED taillight, and a fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth capability, providing notifications for incoming messages, calls, and turn-by-turn navigation. Additionally, the package includes a USB charging port and a rear luggage rack.