Motorcycle specifications SuzukiGSX 250 R 2017 Urban championship?

Would you believe it if we told you that the battle would be fiercer among the 300 sports cars than among the 600 Supersports? And yet, that's the reality today. With the 250 GSX R, the clan of little dykes is getting even bigger. Every Japanese manufacturer now has its own little sports bike: Kawasaki Ninja 300 R, Yamaha YZF-R3, Honda CBR 300 R (not imported) and now the GSX-R 250, not to mention the KTM RC 390, Benelli Tornado 302 and the hypothetical BMW S 310 RR. Meanwhile, the end has come for the 600 GSX-R, CBR 600 RR, ZX-6R and Daytona 675.
Has the battle shifted? No, times are changing.

the GSX R 250 responds to strong demand from Asian markets. Mostly. But, like its rivals, it also appeals to a new and growing clientele: A2 license holders. With their ease of use, compact size and measured power, these machines offer real advantages for having fun without spending a fortune or a fright. The little Suzuki is just such a machine. Its name alone is an invitation to sport. But let's be clear about one little thing. It's not exactly a GSX-R, but a GSX 250 R. The subtlety of the names tells us that it's not quite a sports bike (GSX-R) but rather a sports tourer. The Hayabusa plays on the same ambiguity, its name being GSX 1300 R and not GSX-R 1300.

In short, Suzuki has a new sports machine. And it's rather pretty. It doesn't betray the company's spirit, and does everything to flatter the eye. Streamlined and incisive, the Suz' aims to please and enhance both its size and its rider. The rear and front lights are LED, the cockpit is generous with its full LCD 1000 GSX-R-style instrument panel, and the riding position is more than adequate, with half handlebars above the fork crown and low footrests. Sport-GT! Too bad it doesn't have the keyless start system of its little sister, the GSX-R 125.
But whether it's a tourer or a sports bike, a GSX.....R has to move forward. Suzuki installs a 248 cm3 twin in this machine, taken from the ex-Inazuma250 but reworked. The cam profile is optimized for acceleration between 20 and 90 km/h, the speed range most used by users of this displacement according to the brand. New valves improve intake flow and new parts reduce friction losses. All in all, this block produces 25 hp at 8,000 rpm and maximum torque of 2.5 mkg at 6,500 rpm. Values in keeping with the engine's displacement, but well below the standards of the segment it tickles. Competitors orbit around 40 hp. All the more so as the GSX 250 R is heavy: 181 kilos on the scales. This confirms its role as more of a tourer than a sports bike.

in terms of chassis and technology, it uses simple, tried-and-tested solutions. For this segment and this level of performance, there's no need to use aluminum frames, magnesium or expensive materials that wouldn't change a thing, except for the price. Kayaba suspensions consist of a conventional fork and a monoshock. Each wheel is fitted with a petal disc, and the whole system is backed up by ABS. As for the frame, everyone will be happy with a double steel cradle.
The Suzuki GSX250R arrives not as a bloody conqueror, but as an affordable Sport-GT. It doesn't stand out from the crowd in terms of technology or engine, but its GSX-R design and pricing policy should be more appealing.

M.B - Manufacturer's photos