Suzuki GSX-250R Unveiled, Heaviest & Least Powerful Quarter-Litre

The Suzuki GSX-250R has finally been unveiled and could make its way to India as early as next year, via the CKD route.

The Suzuki GSX-250R resembles bigger bikes from the company

The last to enter this lucrative segment (if the now forgotten Inazuma isn’t considered), Suzuki has just unveiled the GSX-250R at an event in Japan. The motorcycle looks absolutely stunning in its dual-tone colour schemes and resembles bigger Suzuki bikes to a great extent. But before you get too excited, we must quickly get the elephant out of the room by telling you that the Suzuki GSX-250R is the heaviest motorcycle in the segment with the least power.

Suzuki might be last to the party but hasn’t taken the advantage to one up its rivals by offering more performance. Instead, it has chosen to use the same engine that does duty on the Inazuma (with the same compression ratio). The 248cc, parallel-twin, 4-valve, DOHC motor outputs 24.7 BHP of power at 8000 RPM and 23.3 Nm of torque at 6500 RPM, paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The weight of the bike is 178 kgs which is positive when you consider the Inazuma weighs 183 kgs and the GSX-250R is full-faired.

However, the weight is on the higher side as all its rivals are lighter and thus boast of a better power to weight ratio. The Suzuki GSX-250R has a wheelbase of 1430 mm (again identical to the Zuma) and the seat height is 790 mm (10 mm higher than the Inazuma). The front brake uses a 290 mm disc with two-piston callipers while the rear has a 240 mm disc. The front and rear tyre sizes are 110/80/17 and 140/70/17 respectively.

The 250cc motorcycle features an all digital instrument cluster which is similar to the single-cylinder Gixxers sold in India while the bike also gets clip-on handlebars, split seats and ABS is likely to be offered. Essentially, the GSX-250R is a full faired Inazuma with a sexy attire.

Suzuki GSX-250R

– The GSX-250R uses the same components as the Inazuma
– It is the heaviest in the segment with the least power output
– Suzuki has a made a stunning looking bike with emphasis on comfort
– India launch is likely but Suzuki could opt for a single-cylinder engine

This motorcycle will sell only for its looks, it is gorgeous

Suzuki Gixxer 250 (GSX R250) Price in India

Minimum	Rs 1.50 lakh
Maximum	Rs 1.80 lakh

If launched in India, the Gixxer’s 250cc version will be positioned against the KTM Duke 200 and KTM RC200 within estimated price range of 1.50 lakh – Rs. 1.80 lakh (ex-showroom).

Suzuki Gixxer 250 (GSX R250) Specifications

Engine	248cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled Petrol
Max Power	24.7bhp @ 8,000rpm
Max Torque	23.2Nm @ 6500rpm
Transmission	6-speed

Power for the new 250cc Gixxer model comes from a 248cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine paired to a 6-speed gearbox. It is capable of putting out a maximum power of 24.7bhp, while generating 24.2Nm of torque. This engine has stroke with a compression of 11.5:1 and 53.5 x 55.2 bore.

Suzuki GSX R250 (Gixxer 250cc) Mileage

Minimum	30kmpl
Maximum	35kmpl

Powered with a 250cc single-cylinder engine, this entry-level sportbike is expected to deliver a mileage around 30kmpl-35kmpl.

Suzuki Gixxer 250 (GSX R250) Colours

– MotoGP Livery Blue
– Dual-tone Red & Black

Suzuki Gixxer 250 (GSX R250) Features

– New swing-arm
– Sharp edged panels
– GSX-R250 badge
– GSX-R-inspired styling
– Huge fuel tank
– Tall windscreen
– Rear view mirrors
– Fully digital instrument console
– Clip-on handlebars
– Split seats

Suzuki Gixxer 250 (GSX R250) Other Details

Suspension System

Front – Telescopic Forks
Rear – Monoshock

Braking System

Front – 290 mm single disc with two-piston caliper
Rear – single 240 mm disc

Tyre Size

Front – 110/80 – 17
Rear – 140/70-17