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Suzuki GW 250 Inazuma

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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.