Suzuki DL250 V-Strom

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17 June 2017, saw the official release of the new entry level Suzuki DL250 'V'-Strom adventure model in mainland Ch!na. The new small entry level version of the bigger V engined DL650 (affectionately know as wee-strom) and the big DL1000. There are two models, one with ABS and the other without ABS. Both models come fitted standard with side panniers and top box, and centre stand (yay). Pricing at 元29880 - 元31880 万29.88 万31.88 Depending on ABS variant or not.

Test rides have taken place since the release date in Beijing with some 100 test rides, with all test riders proclaiming the new DL250 as a winner and likely to do well in the local motorcycle sales market. Test riders have praised the new DL250 for the 'fast speed', comfort levels and fine craftmanship (fit and finish is my guess). The DL250 seemingly is seen as being better than the Suzuki GW250 variants and the GSX250 models. Although discussion centres around the GW250 quality as being the best of what Ch!na JV Haojue Suzuki motorcycle production is or has been capable of.

14 participants riding Haohue Suzuki GW250 travelled to Xinjiang, Tibet, and Thailand, which was a testament to the GW250 reliability as not one GW250 suffered any failures of issues. All those that started the ride, finished without incident.

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