Not only the “GSX 250 R” but also the “GIXXER” introduction in Japan was announced.

Suzuki announced the introduction of the new sports models “GSX 250 R” and “GIXXER” at the media presentation that was held on January 18th.

GIXXER is a sports model that is the most popular so far as to win 13 awards as a “Bike of the year” in the Indian market which is being pioneered by Suzuki, sales are also strong in regions other than India.
The engine displacement is 150cc, and it is to be introduced to exploit the market of 150cc class geared model which is also blank in Japan.

[GSX 250 R] development theme is [MAKE A COOL MOTORCYCLE].

•The design sketch is reflected firmly in the actual vehicle!

GSX 250R is focused on the torque in low and medium engine speed very well. It’s a sports model that emphasizes the strength and the response in the area up to 8000 rpm which is frequently used daily, such as for town riding and touring.

The raised development theme is “Make Cool Motorcycles”
It has an image that makes you feel strong while being stylish just like an [AMERICAN GT CAR] by its design. It is a motorcycle with a styling-oriented that can run in urban street.

The front mask has the same image with 2017 GSX-R1000.
It is a motorcycle with a dignifying style that take advantage with the side panel of the layer structure and the length of the wheel base.
GSX250R is designed that seems to be suitable for beginners and young peaple, and it has a form that emphasizes the balance of prices, daily use and etc.

•The rear design is also consisted by a sharp line.	•It is adopted a clip-on type handlebar.
•It is adopted a Negative LCD meter.	•The position lamp lights up beside the headlight.

Evolution of [GSR 250] that was released in 2012

In developing the GSX250 R, the development team of Suzuki discussed what kind of engine they will use and the basis of the concept of making the best motorcycle for town riding and touring, they decided to base it on long stroke GSR 250 engine.

In developing the GSX250 R, it was possible to set the peak power to over 30 horsepower based on the engine of GSR250, but they decided to emphasize the performance from the starting to the speed of 90 km / h by the improved torque without increasing the peak power. As a result of evolving the parts of the engine, the engine would be easy to handle, has less vibration with good fuel economy, and optimal for touring and city riding. Because the gasoline tank has a capacity of 15 liters, it is possible to ride about 500 kilometers without refueling.

•GSX 250R Engine

The handling emphasizes the balance between the stability of the vehicle body and the lightness when turning back and comfort. Together with the suspension that is easy-to-feel the grounding, it is a kind of bike that is good on flat roads and downhill slopes. It’s a capable machine with satisfying pleasure from beginners to veterans.

I tried riding the vehicle, but the motorcycle body was slim and the feet grounding was very good (the height of the author is 170cm). The handlebar is a clip-on type, and it is a light forward-tilted natural riding position. The impression seems to be responsive widely from touring to town riding.

GSX 250R has a common specification in all destinations. In case of European model, its maximum torque is 23.4 Nm.

It was originally necessary to increase the price from GSR250 in terms of cost by changing specifications such as catalyst change. But Suzuki decided to sell it as a price setting that cuts down to 500,000 yen without tax by limiting it up to about 10,000 yen from GSR250 F price, through company’s wide efforts including designing, purchasing and production. This was the part of Suzuki’s policy, because pricing would make beginners and young people to buy the GSX 250R.

GSX250 R seems to be one of the eye-catcher model in 2017 which is consistent in coolness, performance, and reasonable price.

[GIXXER] was a surprised announcement!

Before the launching of the GIXXER in India, there is no motorcycle with a sporty design that is said to be an epoch-making motorcycle in the motorcycle history of India. In India, it won as 13 bike of the year. It is also being sold in Asian region, and it has also strong sales in the Philippines. And it is expanding sales to South America and it is also popular in Colombia and Mexico.
SUZUKI decided to introduce the 150cc class in Japan with a desire to develop the market of on-road sports motorcycle with gear.

Suzuki believes that GIXXER will teach the good handling at ease and the enjoyment to the young generation (from teenager to 25 years old) who buys a motorcycle for the first time after getting a license.

In the data of 2015, the purchase average age of small motorcycle is increasing as 43 years old, and the rate of teenager is decreasing to 18%. I was able to perceive the belief that motorcycle for young people such as GSX 250 R / GIXXER will be underpinning the Japanese market in the future with the presentation of these two models.

For introduction to Japan, SUZUKI tried to improve the startability and fuel economy of GIXXER by changing from carburetor specification to FI (58.8 km / L in catalog value). As for the internal parts of the engine also, they have also made minor changes according to the climate of Japan.

In addition, it is equipped with an uplight suspension of 41 mm inner tube which is overqualified for lightweight and compact body.
The tire are changed to dunlop, and the rear tire is supposed to have a radial 140 size to correspond the sense of its stability and lightness . It also corresponds to touring as the body is less vibrated and riders get less tired.

The body weight is very light in 135 kg like a scooter. The gasoline tank’s width is about the same with a big motorcycle, and it has about a sense of incongruity. In this case, we can ride lively around the street, and we will feel free to ride a motorcycle better than anything else.

The price is also ambitious price that is less than 300,000yen without tax. This is an ambitious bike of Suzuki that can respond to the selfish needs that “I want to enjoy everything from town ride to touring using the highway by the first motorcycle.

The lineup of Suzuki in 2017 is a great expectation!

“SUZUKI announced 9 new models in 2016 INTERMOT and EICMA. And it is planned to introduce in Japan market as well. Future models such as DL 250 (Vstrom 250), Vstrom 1000 and 650 which is adopted a new design, new GSX-R1000, GSX-R 125 and others are fascinating.

Watch out for the future announcements!

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