I just bought this as a second bike and I love it. I’ve seen people commenting about this bike saying that it’s too much money for what it is, but when you see it in person and see the materials and quality that they used then you understand why the price of it, better than the competition . It’s not a fast bike but you can keep up with traffic just fine so if you want an entry level racing feel bike the bikes to buy will be the ninja 400, the r3 or the Kim 390 but as an all rounder bike the Suzuki is perfect 👌
Yea i dont understand why everyone badhes it from what i have seen it will do 70 mph just fine. I dont want a speefing ticket. And heavier is better for stability.
I remember how my first motorcycle was a 250 and it was more lively than the bike I have now that's a 1300. It was just smoother and a little bit more fun being a smaller engine that revved high. Kinda miss how those engines were. And super gas sippers
@@jez7433 that's not bad actually. my KLX230SM is sooo much fun too, but tops out at 75mph. Not bad for a 233cc air cooled, but sometimes i want an extra 15mph on highway.
It's actually a great touring bike, with the big gas tank, excellent gas mileage. Put a 41 tooth rear sprocket (cruise 70mph all day), a windscreen extender, some saddle bags and you are good to go.
People are definitely super worried about having the most horsepower and speed..but forget that's not what motorcycling is about..this bike is so much fun, it doesn't go 189+ mph..but its a wonderful bike nonetheless! People looking for a chill ride and not worrying about a bike overpowering you, this bike is awesome😁
great ride is my suzuki gsx250r , the bike handles like a dream i have the same bike in motogp setup with lots of additional spec, really love my ride and i have been riding for 42 years...so im no spring chicken, keep up the good work lad
I don't know, I've been riding for 3 years now and I owned a Honda CBR250R then a GSXR 750 but then I decided to go back to the 250 segment because it's so reliable and is so much fun to ride, now I own a Gixxer 250 naked.
@@user-vk8yq8oq7p its slow for the looks but for someone who understands what smaller engines can do you will understand that its actually a great bike with some power
Jonathan Cooper, I agree it's a great looking bike. Too bad Suzuki couldn't find more hp for this bike. Hard to compete with 250 cc vs 300 cc to 390 cc engines.
Remember the CBR500R is also in this class. So when you look at it that way it really is very under powered compared to the competition. Its soo frustrating when manufacturers screw up like this as we want them to give us awesome bikes to choose from. But who in their right mind is going to choose this over an R3.
Not much faster than some scooters but looks a thousand times better. That engine will last 20 yrs. Excellent. If more riders rode this instead of 600s RR they still be alive. Id rather have this than R3 I know eventually you will crash R3 it makes u ride like an insane little Monster.😎
I love the look of this bike, especially in white... But it’s horsepower figures and weight leaves a lot to be desired. 20.6HP doesn’t seem like enough for me to feel comfortable as a new rider... I’m leaning towards the Yamaha R3 (35.1HP) and the BMW G310R (29.5HP) It’s a beautiful bike but it definitely needs more horsepower.
Hp is not everything.I enjoy doing show and shines with my bikes.I have always being a Kawa/Honda owner.Now with the flash look of the Gsx250R,I am about to become a Suzuki rider for the very first time.Ride for enjoyment and fun,while being safe.
Unfortunately the golden age of the Japanese 250cc sports bikes was in the early 90's when they had inline fours and put out around 45Hp. These days they are just a pale shadow of their predecessors.
Which 250s in the 90s had 4 cylinder engines? I had a '94 Ninja 250, and it was a great bike, but only a parallel twin. I think Honda's offering was a single or a twin. I don't remember any offerings from Yamaha or Suzuki in 250cc sportbikes. The little Ninja was a lot more fun that it should have been, for a 250. It was easily as much fun as my SV650, and that's saying something.
No not really, they don't make it anymore because you guys won't buy it and sure it's better decision to get higher cc 4 cyl bikes than 250cc 4 cyl, but here in South East Asia 250 cc bikes market is still hot. They won't make it 4 cyl because most of the countries here have weird road taxes. When you go more cyls and/or past certain limit of cc (250 cc mostly) the taxes is skyrocketed.
diazzsama while u are also correct. A large part of it is cost too. Manufacturers have admitted the price difference in making a 250-300cc inline 4 compared to the standard 600cc is minimal. So its a marketing thing too.
Spuds McHaggis 250s are for countries with small and dense roads. If 250s are inline 4s no one would buy it, its impractical, heavy, bad fuel consumptions etc. I could say an inline 3 would make a little more sense for a 250 than a 250 inline 4, but who knows
This is GSX 250R. Its a bike that is good for touring.. Unlike today there is a GSX R125 and GSX R150. But, there are rumors that Suzuki is now making a GSX R250. Not sure if their going to compete with CBR250RR which is way to OP(Overpower) engine, But it may start in a moderate power like the Yamaha R25.. But we will be expecting more from suzuki..so stay tuned.
No lol get a honda or yamaha 650 class bike.. if it's in your budget.. worst 250 there is. If your gonna buy a 250 but a used one for $2k.. save some money.. I bought a 2012 cbr 250r for $1750 with 2308 miles and flipped it for 3300.. buying new as a beginner is not a good move imo.. you'll prolly drop the bike and lose even more money not just from riding depriciation. Be patient and definately get your endorsement so you can test ride before you buy..
I own this beauty ! I cutomized it - With black variant and golden wheel base and golden Handle bar and accesories !! Its abliss to own this thing if you looking for an entry level bike ! Its the way to go Trust me !!!
I think they should have made it a 300cc like the other manufacturers, as it stands you're getting less for your money on this bike compared to a Kawasaki 300 per se for about the same amount of money. I'm all for learning on an entry low power bike but with this bike you'll be ready to upgrade in a month lol
nimble and light..and the shape is really striking.maybe the power and top speed will not satisfy everyone...but hey...its all about smile per gallon as far as sportbike is concerned....☺
This is a bike 🏍 that new riders, who just finished the msf classes or going to take an exam at the dmv, should get it. When I learned to bike I had no choice but to get 500cc or 600cc bikes because I couldn’t find one that was at 250cc. Fast, real fast, real heavy, does a lot of wobbles, scared the heck out of me first time but I handled it. Learn to adapt. So advice is, get that bike if you find one, get some practice then move to 600 or something like that. You’ll have fun teaching others as well.
I was at a dealership in Long Beach yesterday sitting next to a black GSX250R it was a really good looking bike. I'm not into sport bikes but i think they will sell well. Next time you're in San Pedro if you like French Toast check out The Lighthouse Cafe...
Vinoth Shepard currently we have only the Suzuki gixer 150 and we will see this GSX250R in 2018 for sure... May or may not make the same power as the outgoing international models.
This bike is a relative bargain here in Canada...$3000 Cdn ($2250 USD) compared to $4500 USD ($5988 Cdn) in the U.S. EVERYTHING else we pay more for???
Its 100cc away from being a good bike. To little power compared to its rivals it weighs as much as a cbr500r but makes way less power. Nice bike but why go with a 250cc engine when they could have easily given that bike a bigger bore and made it much much more desirable.
Neither. Ninja 400 or R3. Now the R3 is a blast, 400 is an awesome toy but wish that extra power was on the r3. but either is good for new riders to really learn also. Suzuki really dropped the ball on these power plants, and super heavy frames... don't waste your money. If you are in the usa, the gsx250 bikes are almost borderline dangerous for how slow they are.
Don’t let much of UA-cam’s public opinion determine YOUR decision. Ik I’m a year late replying to this but you have to check it out for yourself. Go to a dealer, get some motorcyclists opinions. Try it out and good luck!
@@mossyfire4993 2nd this, if you go to any other video of any bike review you'll find "this is the best/worst bike i ever owned." Always trust yourself and respect your own opinions.
When talking suspension as a little soft but not bad at all it is appropriate to actually give a rider weight for reference. Likewise, when mentioning reach to pegs, bars, ground, or seat room it would be helpful to give a rider height and inseam. Without this where is the review???
I am 5'8", 155 lbs with a 30-inch inseam. Didn't feel cramped at all and I could flat foot the bike easily. Let me know if you have any other questions. I still have the bike and would be happy to answer any. Sorry for not including that info in the video.
Thanks. I think the suspension would be ridiculously overwelmed by me if 155lbs makes it mushy. Considering the bike I really can't imagine why Suzuki would even bother bringing it to market since it is way over weight and underpowered compared to all of its competition.
I'm a beginner motorcyclist, am small 166cm so which bike of this equation is right for me? I drive daily to work in the city and also the highway and sometimes during a weekend round of recreational so, which one? this of Kawa Ninja 300
As a Suzuki fanboy, i hate this bike reasons: 1) more Chinese than Japanese, this is design for the Chinese market just like the GW250 inazuma, they like bike that looks big with small engine. 2) slower than its small Indonesian cousin, the GSXR 150. 3) a bolt in the Suzuki decal !!!! 4) slowest in the competition 5) "focus on low end power" but still low on low end, even the high revving competitors have better low to mid end torque. 6) putting a cruiser engine in a sport bike?? although suzuki never advertise it as a sport bike, but it looks like one.
Zhi Hao Looi Zhi Hao Looi I like this kind of motorcycle,..... in car world, to me its like a compact Mazda Miata/ Toyota 86. Great for High Revving Cornering (with a smile in your face) Its NOT slower than the Indonesian Cousin GSX 150R, its only got 1 cylinder, so more vibrations and power only 19hp/14Nm T. Compared to GSX 250R 2 cylinder, 24hp/17Nm T
Forward Thinking the 150 is really faster, the 250 has more power but it weight much more. The 250 produces least power in its class, its competitor's 1 cylinder getting at least 28 HP,twins get 38hp ++
Bunnyshooter 223 but for bikers, they want sportbike to be fast. Most bikers will buy kawasaki or yamaha with the same cc but with higher horsepower. Its funny that suzuki have 150cc gsxr in asia that has 19HP but for 250cc only can produce 24 HP. 100cc increase but only 5 HP while competitor can push to 29-30 HP.
This really needs to have a 400cc or 500cc engine to be truly competitive at this price point. Better get your act together Suzuki, you're behind EVERYBODY with this bike.
@@jez7433 The '21 GX250R has an MSRP of $4949. The '21 Ninja 400 has an MSRP $4999. I'd spend the extra $51 and not be quite SO slow. If the GSX250R actually had an MSRP under $3000 then that would make sense but not at close to $5000 where it's competing in a category with better bikes.
Not a bad looking bike,...if only Suzuki would just get rid of the single headlight. I have already bought a bike,...a 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300. Suzuki would have been a second choice,though,...not much of a Yamaha or Honda fan! Kawasaki my number one choice! My NInja 300 is my first motorcycle.
sir I want to buy new bike but I am confused between tvs Apache 160 4v and pulsar 150 twin disk ug5 , I am living in Uttrakhand hill station, My need power and mileage, sir please suggest me.
Thinking to get this bike even not so fast. Just working commute. I have HD 750 street bike before. Due to pandemic we have. I my HD street got repo. Try this one cuz is good on my budget.thanks
The GSX250r is a terrible bike. It's under-powered, heavy, and came to the market six years too late. It's basically an old Inazuma 250 with a fairing on it - the motors the same. Suzuki could have built a new bike but instead they did it cheap and this was the result. The Ninja 300, YZF-R3 , and soon to be released Ninja 400 offer so much more at effectively the same price - why would anyone even bother? This bike needs to be a half the price of the competition to even be considered.
With the Ninja400 announced the Ninja 300 is now $1000 or more cheaper than the GSX250r. Suzuki have stuffed up massively here. In 250 specific markets it will get crushed by Hondas CBR250rr as well. It looks great, has a lovely instrument panel and so on - but what a massive opportunity they missed.
I bought this bike and I've been riding almost 40 years and I've had 600 and 1000 and this little gsx250r and I'm impressed I'm 205 lb and it'll run 75 miles per hour on the highway with me on it no problem and I'm getting about 76 miles per gallon and I like the heavier bike because it's more stable especially on the highway and people say this bike won't run the highway it run it just fine it's not going to do 100 miles per hour but I don't drive my car over 70 or 75 miles per hour on the highway and it does that all day long and then some it's a very good bike very well put together I love it
The video is. Awesome. I never got a. Chance to hands on to gsxr 250 r but .as per the specs I came to conclusion that Yamaha yzf r3 is much better option than this in all aspects..
How is this bike for inter state travel and for touring ? Can two people comfortably travel a distance of 300 odd miles between two states ? Is the seat comfortable ? By the way this review is great.
There's two leftovers sitting at my dealer for 3200 bucks new. Not the most exciting bike but I'm sure I could thrash it around for years with a smile. They also have a 2017 cbr 250 for 3700. I'll haggle them with cash maybe they budge.
Right now I’m trying to get my parents to let me get a 250 cc. I’m limited to a grom right now but I really want to get a 250-300 class bike as my first
The thing is, in my country indonesia this bike will not sell alot, number of cylinder matters, to be honest first i saw this bike i was like "nah" but now i really want it. Looks everlasting.
got this as my first bike! no doubt I have had more fun in this than any other 600 I've driven! its just so fun to wind it up all the way to 6th gear!
I just bought this as a second bike and I love it. I’ve seen people commenting about this bike saying that it’s too much money for what it is, but when you see it in person and see the materials and quality that they used then you understand why the price of it, better than the competition . It’s not a fast bike but you can keep up with traffic just fine so if you want an entry level racing feel bike the bikes to buy will be the ninja 400, the r3 or the Kim 390 but as an all rounder bike the Suzuki is perfect 👌
Yea i dont understand why everyone badhes it from what i have seen it will do 70 mph just fine. I dont want a speefing ticket. And heavier is better for stability.
Thanks... 👍
I own this bike and it does highway speed easily. And I'm 205 getting 75 mpg. Awesome bike
Bryan Bond but are you 6’2?
I remember how my first motorcycle was a 250 and it was more lively than the bike I have now that's a 1300. It was just smoother and a little bit more fun being a smaller engine that revved high. Kinda miss how those engines were. And super gas sippers
Somebody can tel me the top speed of this bike
@@sobrunavish8312 88 mph indicated
@@jez7433 that's not bad actually. my KLX230SM is sooo much fun too, but tops out at 75mph. Not bad for a 233cc air cooled, but sometimes i want an extra 15mph on highway.
Good review. Nice to see a moto review on youtube where the reviewer isn't annoying or trying to hard.
It's actually a great touring bike, with the big gas tank, excellent gas mileage. Put a 41 tooth rear sprocket (cruise 70mph all day), a windscreen extender, some saddle bags and you are good to go.
I couldn’t even crack 85mph. On it tucked. It’s a scooter
@@No-ze7ne how much do you weigh?
People are definitely super worried about having the most horsepower and speed..but forget that's not what motorcycling is about..this bike is so much fun, it doesn't go 189+ mph..but its a wonderful bike nonetheless! People looking for a chill ride and not worrying about a bike overpowering you, this bike is awesome😁
me being a new rider I had a 150cc aprillia mojito and it was automatic going to a 250 is just my speed and maybe later I will get a 400
I love the styling of this bike the most of this category as well.
great ride is my suzuki gsx250r , the bike handles like a dream i have the same bike in motogp setup with lots of additional spec, really love my ride and i have been riding for 42 years...so im no spring chicken, keep up the good work lad
suzukis are known for well balanced bikes with quality and value for money. id buy suzuki!
I love this bike. i had it for 2 years and i was in love with it. yesterday sold it.
I'm 6'-4", 190lbs looking for my first bike...I think I found it. SUBSCRIBED
dYk how talk is he
6'2 160lbs I think I want this one
I don't know, I've been riding for 3 years now and I owned a Honda CBR250R then a GSXR 750 but then I decided to go back to the 250 segment because it's so reliable and is so much fun to ride, now I own a Gixxer 250 naked.
Great time for motorcycling was the 2stroke era. Hope it come back.
The bike is slow but at least it looks good doing it...
100 mph is slow? Lmao
@@user-vk8yq8oq7p 94mph
@@user-vk8yq8oq7p its slow for the looks but for someone who understands what smaller engines can do you will understand that its actually a great bike with some power
It's the fastest 250 on the market.
At 70 years old and buying my first bike...slow might be better! jajajaja (a little local street and highway cruising is all i'm looking for)
Definitely the best looking 250
Jonathan Cooper, I agree it's a great looking bike. Too bad Suzuki couldn't find more hp for this bike. Hard to compete with 250 cc vs 300 cc to 390 cc engines.
WHAT ARE THOSE Ye the ninja 300 is much quicker but it doesn't look quite as good.
Remember the CBR500R is also in this class. So when you look at it that way it really is very under powered compared to the competition. Its soo frustrating when manufacturers screw up like this as we want them to give us awesome bikes to choose from. But who in their right mind is going to choose this over an R3.
The reason Suzuki stuck with 249cc is because of the Asian countries taxing anything bigger than that like crazy.
oh so it is more aimed for the Asian market, makes sense now.
Wife bought one..low on power but smooth as hell..great engine I like taking it out
Not much faster than some scooters but looks a thousand times better. That engine will last 20 yrs. Excellent. If more riders rode this instead of 600s RR they still be alive. Id rather have this than R3 I know eventually you will crash R3 it makes u ride like an insane little Monster.😎
The R3 has 40hp. Give me a break
@@No-ze7ne😂😂 wait till he hears about liter bikes
I like it. It's just great that makers are going 250/300 for their mass market bikes.
$4500? Holy shit. That's cheap. For such a beautiful bike.
This will definitely be my first leisure vehicle.
$700
Don’t say the Lords name in vain
thanks for the video ......lots of love & respect to you from INDIA
What a handsome bike!! or may be beautiful bike !!
I wish Suzuki would fit a small turbo to it and it'd be perfect.
Love that. simple is elegant
I love the look of this bike, especially in white... But it’s horsepower figures and weight leaves a lot to be desired. 20.6HP doesn’t seem like enough for me to feel comfortable as a new rider... I’m leaning towards the Yamaha R3 (35.1HP) and the BMW G310R (29.5HP) It’s a beautiful bike but it definitely needs more horsepower.
Thanks bro I love the gsx 250 r
So is this a good bike for an every day commute for starters???
Just put a 41 tooth rear sprocket on my gsx250r. Great for doing longer highway touring. Even better gas mileage!
Would it be a good first bike?
Looks really well made. Bet the bike can last forever. 🌈 😎.
Hp is not everything.I enjoy doing show and shines with my bikes.I have always being a Kawa/Honda owner.Now with the flash look of the Gsx250R,I am about to become a Suzuki rider for the very first time.Ride for enjoyment and fun,while being safe.
Unfortunately the golden age of the Japanese 250cc sports bikes was in the early 90's when they had inline fours and put out around 45Hp. These days they are just a pale shadow of their predecessors.
Spuds McHaggis Euro and NA emissions ruined it all.
Which 250s in the 90s had 4 cylinder engines? I had a '94 Ninja 250, and it was a great bike, but only a parallel twin. I think Honda's offering was a single or a twin. I don't remember any offerings from Yamaha or Suzuki in 250cc sportbikes.
The little Ninja was a lot more fun that it should have been, for a 250. It was easily as much fun as my SV650, and that's saying something.
No not really, they don't make it anymore because you guys won't buy it and sure it's better decision to get higher cc 4 cyl bikes than 250cc 4 cyl, but here in South East Asia 250 cc bikes market is still hot. They won't make it 4 cyl because most of the countries here have weird road taxes. When you go more cyls and/or past certain limit of cc (250 cc mostly) the taxes is skyrocketed.
diazzsama while u are also correct. A large part of it is cost too. Manufacturers have admitted the price difference in making a 250-300cc inline 4 compared to the standard 600cc is minimal.
So its a marketing thing too.
Spuds McHaggis 250s are for countries with small and dense roads. If 250s are inline 4s no one would buy it, its impractical, heavy, bad fuel consumptions etc. I could say an inline 3 would make a little more sense for a 250 than a 250 inline 4, but who knows
Good reviewer
Theres an all black one of these near me for only 2899$ brand new. I think Im gonna go buy it.
Jay Mann did you get it !?
It's time for a GSX450R :D
Put the Kawasaki400/KTM390/Honda500R to rest
This is GSX 250R. Its a bike that is good for touring.. Unlike today there is a GSX R125 and GSX R150. But, there are rumors that Suzuki is now making a GSX R250. Not sure if their going to compete with CBR250RR which is way to OP(Overpower) engine, But it may start in a moderate power like the Yamaha R25.. But we will be expecting more from suzuki..so stay tuned.
No , the rumors are just that , rumors.
2003 Kawasaki ex250 ninja is all a person needs! Neat video
Got an 05 ninja 250 & agree with you.
Have both. This eats the ninja from 0-50
Would you guys recommend this for a first time buyer? And a first time rider at that.
If you can find one. get it.
No lol get a honda or yamaha 650 class bike.. if it's in your budget.. worst 250 there is. If your gonna buy a 250 but a used one for $2k.. save some money.. I bought a 2012 cbr 250r for $1750 with 2308 miles and flipped it for 3300.. buying new as a beginner is not a good move imo.. you'll prolly drop the bike and lose even more money not just from riding depriciation. Be patient and definately get your endorsement so you can test ride before you buy..
I own this beauty ! I cutomized it - With black variant and golden wheel base and golden Handle bar and accesories !! Its abliss to own this thing if you looking for an entry level bike ! Its the way to go Trust me !!!
I think they should have made it a 300cc like the other manufacturers, as it stands you're getting less for your money on this bike compared to a Kawasaki 300 per se for about the same amount of money. I'm all for learning on an entry low power bike but with this bike you'll be ready to upgrade in a month lol
You guys should review Honda all new CBR 250RR
Joshua Jones Nathanael it's not available in alot of countries
I saw a black one with a blue headlights...damn, looking so awesome, i hope it will be available in Europe in 2018, with those LED lights...
its way better 👌
Getting one tomorrow for 4100 new. Can't wait 😁
Same price in UK; £3,000 plus 'on the road costs.'
IStayHighI I’m about to get one new this weekend for 2400
@@codycropp4975 Bull shi t
Did you like it?
nimble and light..and the shape is really striking.maybe the power and top speed will not satisfy everyone...but hey...its all about smile per gallon as far as sportbike is concerned....☺
This is a bike 🏍 that new riders, who just finished the msf classes or going to take an exam at the dmv, should get it. When I learned to bike I had no choice but to get 500cc or 600cc bikes because I couldn’t find one that was at 250cc. Fast, real fast, real heavy, does a lot of wobbles, scared the heck out of me first time but I handled it. Learn to adapt. So advice is, get that bike if you find one, get some practice then move to 600 or something like that. You’ll have fun teaching others as well.
It’s true that it’s more fun to ride slow bike faster than faster bike slow. Speaking from experience.
I was at a dealership in Long Beach yesterday sitting next to a black GSX250R it was a really good looking bike. I'm not into sport bikes but i think they will sell well. Next time you're in San Pedro if you like French Toast check out The Lighthouse Cafe...
OMG the video quality is insane...hope it will be soon launched in India...
No
Generic Girl that's sad
#SuzukiIndia please launch this in India.
It did launch, but as gixxer 250r
Vinoth Shepard currently we have only the Suzuki gixer 150 and we will see this GSX250R in 2018 for sure... May or may not make the same power as the outgoing international models.
yeah but it costs more than 4 lakhs....
Just get a Duke 250. It has more power.
@@vinothshepard7451 under 1 30 lack i think
This bike is a relative bargain here in Canada...$3000 Cdn ($2250 USD) compared to $4500 USD ($5988 Cdn) in the U.S. EVERYTHING else we pay more for???
In indonesia CBR250RR very looks good and so impressive!! You must to have and ride!! Full tottal control and no wire in this bike..
What do you think is better as a beginner bike? The Yamaha yzf R3 or the Suzuki GSX250R?
Great information 💁♀️ 👍, 👍 👌,
Howz the bike, ??
Should I buy it in india
But in india a version differs
Not available in india bro it's only for foreign version..in india it's Gixxer sf
Its 100cc away from being a good bike. To little power compared to its rivals it weighs as much as a cbr500r but makes way less power. Nice bike but why go with a 250cc engine when they could have easily given that bike a bigger bore and made it much much more desirable.
Pretty much what I was gonna say. Too bad, as it's a very nice looking bike.
Will Viljoen shouldve gone like yamaha or kawasaki or honda. So they make 300s for the US but for the asian market they limit it to 250s
Will Viljoen I agree with you man, but still it's a Bike
Not really, Roads in Asia is different, smaller, more crowded + traffic jam. In fact, 250cc is built with Asian Market in mind
Because ultimately there’s a market for 250’s... what you really mean is, why isn’t there a GSXR between 3-400cc.
Now im confuse on which bike should i buy. Suzuki gixxer250 or this suzuki gsx250r. Any suggestion pls
Neither. Ninja 400 or R3. Now the R3 is a blast, 400 is an awesome toy but wish that extra power was on the r3. but either is good for new riders to really learn also. Suzuki really dropped the ball on these power plants, and super heavy frames... don't waste your money. If you are in the usa, the gsx250 bikes are almost borderline dangerous for how slow they are.
Such a good looking bike
Great video.. 👍👍👌 Suzuki will be launching this in India..
I loved Suzuki. 250 cc is good for me because I’m skinny 110 pounds just change the pipe
Problem is..you can use this bike to anchor down the Queen Mary.
Lol
So, smaller displacement, heavier, and harder to turn, no thanks. I'll pay the 10% premium to get one of the 300's.
rs232killer or a 400 😉
Nicely made video
the best review ever......great job Ryan
I was considering this bike until reading all of the comments 😭
Don’t let much of UA-cam’s public opinion determine YOUR decision. Ik I’m a year late replying to this but you have to check it out for yourself. Go to a dealer, get some motorcyclists opinions. Try it out and good luck!
@@mossyfire4993 2nd this, if you go to any other video of any bike review you'll find "this is the best/worst bike i ever owned." Always trust yourself and respect your own opinions.
When talking suspension as a little soft but not bad at all it is appropriate to actually give a rider weight for reference. Likewise, when mentioning reach to pegs, bars, ground, or seat room it would be helpful to give a rider height and inseam. Without this where is the review???
I am 5'8", 155 lbs with a 30-inch inseam. Didn't feel cramped at all and I could flat foot the bike easily. Let me know if you have any other questions. I still have the bike and would be happy to answer any. Sorry for not including that info in the video.
Thanks. I think the suspension would be ridiculously overwelmed by me if 155lbs makes it mushy. Considering the bike I really can't imagine why Suzuki would even bother bringing it to market since it is way over weight and underpowered compared to all of its competition.
Sayangnya, Suzuki Indonesia belum berani meluncurkan GSX 250R ini ke Indonesia :(
Pasar indonesia beda sama pasar di luar sana bro
Im a new rider, and want to buy a beginner bike such as this one, since I want to keep my car for the long road. Will this be a great option?
Really it's very lucky that u drive & test and give opinions on super bikes, that's a fabulous career
Only fools living in South Asian like you think so.
I'm a beginner motorcyclist, am small 166cm so which bike of this equation is right for me? I drive daily to work in the city and also the highway and sometimes during a weekend round of recreational so, which one? this of Kawa Ninja 300
Dont forget to review CBR250RR
2 cylinder?
As a Suzuki fanboy, i hate this bike reasons:
1) more Chinese than Japanese, this is design for the Chinese market just like the GW250 inazuma, they like bike that looks big with small engine.
2) slower than its small Indonesian cousin, the GSXR 150.
3) a bolt in the Suzuki decal !!!!
4) slowest in the competition
5) "focus on low end power" but still low on low end, even the high revving competitors have better low to mid end torque.
6) putting a cruiser engine in a sport bike?? although suzuki never advertise it as a sport bike, but it looks like one.
Zhi Hao Looi
Zhi Hao Looi
I like this kind of motorcycle,..... in car world, to me its like a compact Mazda Miata/ Toyota 86. Great for High Revving Cornering (with a smile in your face)
Its NOT slower than the Indonesian Cousin GSX 150R, its only got 1 cylinder, so more vibrations and power only 19hp/14Nm T.
Compared to GSX 250R 2 cylinder, 24hp/17Nm T
Forward Thinking the 150 is really faster, the 250 has more power but it weight much more. The 250 produces least power in its class, its competitor's 1 cylinder getting at least 28 HP,twins get 38hp ++
Zhi Hao Looi
Looks like this GSX 250R engine optimized for Fuel Efficiency, not Performance.
Forward Thinking don't think so, they lazy developing a new bike
Zhi Hao Looi agree, suzuki has been lazy since their sales goes downward. All because of they never has the same mentality of old suzuki anymore
Is this a good beginner bike? Im thinking about getting one. I'm 5'10 170 pounds.
The Katana 600 had 86 hp. This gsx250r has less than 25 hp. Related how?
WHAT ARE THOSE name
And that's it
Bunnyshooter 223 but for bikers, they want sportbike to be fast. Most bikers will buy kawasaki or yamaha with the same cc but with higher horsepower. Its funny that suzuki have 150cc gsxr in asia that has 19HP but for 250cc only can produce 24 HP. 100cc increase but only 5 HP while competitor can push to 29-30 HP.
0:38 was that cop ?
Yes.
This really needs to have a 400cc or 500cc engine to be truly competitive at this price point. Better get your act together Suzuki, you're behind EVERYBODY with this bike.
@@jez7433 The '21 GX250R has an MSRP of $4949. The '21 Ninja 400 has an MSRP $4999. I'd spend the extra $51 and not be quite SO slow. If the GSX250R actually had an MSRP under $3000 then that would make sense but not at close to $5000 where it's competing in a category with better bikes.
this bike shouldve came out 20 years ago.
i love suxuki, but damn.
luis545x39 LOL
luis545x39 20 years ago gsxr250 capable to push 30 HP but now, it only downgrade to 24HP. Suzuki logic.
Not a bad looking bike,...if only Suzuki would just get rid of the single headlight. I have already bought a bike,...a 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300. Suzuki would have been a second choice,though,...not much of a Yamaha or Honda fan! Kawasaki my number one choice! My NInja 300 is my first motorcycle.
Should have waited and bought the new 2018 Ninja 400
THe NInja should've could've would've
amazing vdo thx
sir I want to buy new bike but I am confused between tvs Apache 160 4v and pulsar 150 twin disk ug5 , I am living in Uttrakhand hill station, My need power and mileage, sir please suggest me.
Nobody touches on that circle on the gauge, is that a shift light?
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN GET FRAME SLIDERS AND LOWERING KIT FOR THIS BIKE !!?????!!! Please help !!!
Yamaha R3 The best one
Thinking to get this bike even not so fast. Just working commute. I have HD 750 street bike before. Due to pandemic we have. I my HD street got repo. Try this one cuz is good on my budget.thanks
Can it have LED lamp?
The GSX250r is a terrible bike. It's under-powered, heavy, and came to the market six years too late. It's basically an old Inazuma 250 with a fairing on it - the motors the same. Suzuki could have built a new bike but instead they did it cheap and this was the result. The Ninja 300, YZF-R3 , and soon to be released Ninja 400 offer so much more at effectively the same price - why would anyone even bother? This bike needs to be a half the price of the competition to even be considered.
With the Ninja400 announced the Ninja 300 is now $1000 or more cheaper than the GSX250r. Suzuki have stuffed up massively here. In 250 specific markets it will get crushed by Hondas CBR250rr as well.
It looks great, has a lovely instrument panel and so on - but what a massive opportunity they missed.
tdunster2011 I needed to see this comment. Thanks!
Inazuma engine on a sports bike. Very disappointing
I bought this bike and I've been riding almost 40 years and I've had 600 and 1000 and this little gsx250r and I'm impressed I'm 205 lb and it'll run 75 miles per hour on the highway with me on it no problem and I'm getting about 76 miles per gallon and I like the heavier bike because it's more stable especially on the highway and people say this bike won't run the highway it run it just fine it's not going to do 100 miles per hour but I don't drive my car over 70 or 75 miles per hour on the highway and it does that all day long and then some it's a very good bike very well put together I love it
would love to hear about this bike in ABS vs Non ABS
The video is. Awesome.
I never got a. Chance to hands on to gsxr 250 r but .as per the specs I came to conclusion that Yamaha yzf r3 is much better option than this in all aspects..
How is this bike for inter state travel and for touring ? Can two people comfortably travel a distance of 300 odd miles between two states ? Is the seat comfortable ? By the way this review is great.
Great video, still wish they had the balls to build an i4 250 again.
What its maximum speed in km/hr ???
Always best
It looks perfect and it goes 35km per liter very fuel efficient so why not
Cool bike
Im 21 years old at 5feet 9inchs and 145 pounds, would this be a good first bike for me?
Yes it will. Buy one right away and then upload videos of it.
I was constantly thinking whats wrong with this bike until you told about those 3 inches!!
gixxer sf
apachi rtr 200
pulsar ns 200
which one should i buy i have budget around 1.2k
Ns200 bro
There's two leftovers sitting at my dealer for 3200 bucks new. Not the most exciting bike but I'm sure I could thrash it around for years with a smile. They also have a 2017 cbr 250 for 3700. I'll haggle them with cash maybe they budge.
What is its top speed Bro??
Right now I’m trying to get my parents to let me get a 250 cc. I’m limited to a grom right now but I really want to get a 250-300 class bike as my first
the bike looks awesome except for the exhaust. My god... what were they thinking
The thing is, in my country indonesia this bike will not sell alot, number of cylinder matters, to be honest first i saw this bike i was like "nah" but now i really want it. Looks everlasting.
Hi, do you have a review for gsx 250r 2017 so we can compare the performances and disadvantages? thanks
I'm 6'4 is this a good bike for my height?
Try and sit on it , I think you will feel fine because of the weight and longer wheelbase