Suzuki and its Chinese partner Haojue revealed a new GSX-250R sportbike at the 2016 Chinese International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition (CIMAMotor). The small-displacement sportbike is the production version of a design Suzuki trademarked earlier this year.
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The GSX-250R is powered by a 248cc SOHC Single, apparently the same one used on the GW250. The bore, stroke and compression ratio are all the same as the GW250’s engine, but Suzuki claims a bit more power (24.7 hp at 8000 rpm) and torque (17.3 lb-ft. at 6500 rpm) on the GSX-250R which claims a weight of 392.4 pounds (about 11 pounds less than the GW250).
The suspension system also appears to be similar to the GW250’s, with a 37mm KYB telescopic fork and adjustable rear shock. Braking is provided by a two-piston Nissin caliper gripping a single 290mm disc up front and a single-piston caliper with 240mm disc at the rear.
While it shares its underpinnings with the GW250, the styling is more in line with Suzuki’s larger GSX-R sportbikes. Other features include an LCD multi-function display, 31.1-inch seat height and a choice of six color options: a MotoGP-inspired livery, white, black, black with gold and white stripes, red and black or blue and white.
We hold out hope that Suzuki has a larger-displacement version planned for western markets which would make it more competitive with other entry-level sportbikes such as the Yamaha R3 and KTM RC390, but the GSX-250R’s genetic ties with the GW250 suggest a stronger focus on low cost than high performance. We hope to learn more at EICMA when we expect Suzuki to provide more details.
| 2017 Suzuki GSX-250R Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke Single, SOHC, two valves |
| Bore x Stroke | 53.5mm x 55.2 mm |
| Displacement | 248cc |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
| Ignition | Electric |
| Fueling | EFI |
| Maximum Power (Claimed) | 24.7 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque (Claimed) | 17.3 lb-ft. @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate clutch |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Ignition | ECU |
| Battery | 12V, 8Ah |
| Fuel Capacity | 4 gallons |
| Frame | Cross cradle |
| Front Brake | Two-piston caliper with 290mm disc |
| Rear Brake | Single-piston caliper with 240mm disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock with adjustable damping |
| Front Tire | 110/80-17 57H |
| Rear Tire | 140/70-17 66H |
| Length | 82.1 inches |
| Width | 29.1 inches |
| Height | 43.7 inches |
| Wheelbase | 56.3 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 inches |
| Seat Height | 31.1 inches |
| Curb Weight | 392.4 pounds |
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