Another member for the V-Strom family with the launch of the 2025 Suzuki V-Strom 160 in South America, specifically Colombia. The V-Strom 160 joins the Suzuki V-Strom 250SX, V-Strom 800 and V-Strom 1050 adventure-tourers in Suzuki’s catalogue.
The V-Strom 160 resembles the Haojue DL160 from China, down to the last detail including the engine. Trying to differentiate the two motorcycles is difficult to the point where the only difference is in the colour schemes.
Specifications for the V-Strom 160 are basic, with power coming from a single-cylinder, air-cooled engine displacing 162 cc and fed by EFI. Producing 14.8 hp at 8,000 rpm with 14 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, power gets to the rear wheel via five-speed gearbox and chain final drive.
Targeted towards road use for commuting and light touring, the V-Strom 160 is fitted with 17-inch wheels. Suspension is supplied by Kayaba with telescopic forks in front and preload adjustable monoshcok at the rear, while braking is done with single hydraulic discs front and rear with two-channel ABS as standard.
A digital instrument panel is fitted inside the cockpit while riding conveniences include a USB charging socket. Weight for the V-Strom 160 is listed as 148 kg while 13-litres of fuel is carried in the tank.
Bring to Malaysia
This bike won’t be laku because of 160cc engine. Malaysian bought 150cc because of cheap roadtax. Sadly Suzuki doesn’t have 150cc SOHC to be used for this bike. That 160cc engine is from Indian market
Looks nice, Might as well make it 200cc..148kg is heavy for a 160cc..i think it will struggle to go beyond 100kph
we need sub 400cc v-strom, with below 30k price, no need fancy engine, the one in the current v250sx is good enough