v strom 250 gearing/revs

[billabong650]

hi..I have previously owned a inazuma 250...and had to change the front sprocket to reduce engine revs as 1st and 2 gear were too close together  and engine revs at 60 mph were I thought too much....has Suzuki altered this on the new 250 v strom engine?  thanks

[Rixington43]

You can compare the gearing of the 2 models here;
https://www.gearingcommander.com/index.htm

It would appear they've actually made your issue worse by moving from a 14/46 final drive to 14/47 so revs are up in each gear.

[billabong650]

thanks...oh no..is it possible to change the sprocket from 14 to 15...has anyone done it?

[Rixington43]

Have a read here;
https://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=41394.msg424749#msg424749

Crofty hasn't been online since Feb but a direct message might ping him an email if you have questions.

[Gert]

Also have a look through https://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=39982.0