Suzuki GW250

Suzuki GW250

Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	Inazuma 250 (EU) or GSR250 (Japan)
Production	2012-2018
Predecessor	GW250 Thunder
Class	Standard
Engine	248 cc (15.1 cu in), 4-stroke, inline-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC
Bore / stroke	53.5 mm × 55.2 mm (2.1 in × 2.2 in)
Compression ratio	11.5:1
Power	24–26 hp (18–19 kW) @ 8,500 rpm (claimed) 21.2 hp (16 kW) @ 8,200 rpm (rear wheel)[1]
Torque	17.7–18.6 lb⋅ft (24–25 N⋅m) @ 6,500 rpm (claimed) 14.8 lb⋅ft (20 N⋅m) @ 6,600 rpm (rear wheel)[2]
Ignition type	Electric
Transmission	6 speed Manual
Frame type	Tubular
Suspension	Front: 37mm Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped. Rear: Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped (Both Kayaba)
Brakes	Disc (Nissin)
Tires	Front: 110/80-17M/C 57H. Rear: 140/70-17M/C 66H (Both IRC)
Rake, trail	26° 105 mm (4.1 in)
Wheelbase	1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Dimensions	L: 2,145 mm (84.4 in) W: 760 mm (29.9 in) H: 1,075 mm (42.3 in)
Seat height	780 mm (30.7 in)
Weight	170 kg (375 lb) (dry) 182–183 kg (401–403 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity	13.3 L (3.5 US gal)
Oil capacity	2.1 L (0.6 US gal)
Turning radius	2.5 m (8.2 ft)

The Suzuki GW250 is a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) entry-level standard motorcycle sold in multiple markets, including Australia, Asia and Europe.[3] It is called the Inazuma 250 in the EU and the GSR250 in Japan. There is also an F (or) S version (250F, 250S) which is the faired version of the bike for some markets outside of the EU. It is used by various police services including China, Japan and USA. Due to EU safety regulations, Inazuma was discontinued in Europe, as ABS is mandatory from 1/2017 for all motorcycles with more than 125cc, and there are no plans for ABS equipped Inazuma.

On the instrument panel there is an analogue RPM meter in the centre, which contains a digital gear selector indicator. It also has a shift-light pre-programmed to light in three RPM ranges. The speedometer is digital, and there are two trip meters.

While it was praised in the media for having a high build quality and being easy to ride, it was criticised for having "overall sober styling".[3]

Suzuki GW250 at the Tokyo Motor Show

References

1. "Cw First Ride 2013 Suzuki Gw250 | Cycle World | FEBRUARY 2014".
2. "Cw First Ride 2013 Suzuki Gw250 | Cycle World | FEBRUARY 2014".
3. "Suzuki Inazuma first ride: "A doddle to ride"". Motor Cycle News. 19 July 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2016.

External links

• Suzuki Inazuma 250 / Inazuma 250Z at Suzuki UK
• Suzuki GW250 / GW250F at Suzuki USA
• Suzuki Inazuma 250 (2013-on) review