Suzuki GW250

Make Model	Suzuki GW 250 Inazuma
Year	2011
Engine	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders, SOHC
Capacity	248 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	53.5 mm x 55.2 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication System	Wet sump
Induction	Fuel Injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition, fully transistorized
Starting	Electric
Max Power	19 kW / 26 hp @ 8500rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm / 2.4 kgf-m / 17.7 lb.ft @ 6500rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Wheel travel	125 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre	110/80-17 M/C 57H, tubeless
Rear Tyre	140/70-17 M/C 66H, tubeless
Dimensions	Length 2145 mm / 84.4 in Width 760 mm / 29.9 in Height 1075 mm / 42.3 in
Wheelbase	1430 mm / 56.3 in
Seat Height	780 mm / 30.7 in
Ground Clearance	165 mm / 6.5 in
Wet Weight	183 kg / 403.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity	13.3 Litres / 3.5 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal

Suzuki has launched an all-new 250 called the Inazuma. An all-new 248cc parallel twin powers what Suzuki says is B-King-influenced design for newcomers and returning riders. The firm is frank in saying the Inazuma (which means lightning in Japanese) is a response to the "growing demand for reliable but cost effective means of transport".

Suzuki says it “has been optimized for low-to-mid range speeds ideal for city and town traffic.” Suzuki claims the bike still has enough power, however, to “comfortably deal with any open roads.” Suzuki has kept weight down by emphasizing aluminum parts in the chassis.

Instrumentation includes a gear position indicator, a service reminder and a three-mode rpm prompt for gear change. The latter feature also has an option for “economy mode” that will prompt changing gear to “achieve optimal fuel consumption.”

The design is similar to that of the 1300cc B-King (also called ‘the naked Busa’), only that it comes in a smaller size, with an overall weight of 180kg (397lbs).

The bike joins the herd of motorcycles models that are recommended for beginner riders, offering them the possibility of buying a bike that looks good, is fun to ride, and has a low price. Moreover, the best thing with the small-sized motorcycles is that they really hold their resale value.

Suzuki GW 250 Inazuma