It seems that Suzuki didn't take the Honda CBR250RR into account while designing the 2017 GSX250R, which looks about 5-6 years old already. It's just not exciting enough
Finally staking their claim in the quarter-litre sportsbike class, Suzuki recently unveiled the 2017 GSX250R at the EICMA, in Milan. The bike is powered by a Euro 4-compliant 248cc parallel-twin that produces 25bhp and 23Nm of torque, while the bike itself weighs 181 kilos (kerb weight). According to Suzuki, the engine has been optimised for low- and mid-range torque and delivers a class-leading 32.5kpl in terms of fuel economy, which means the baby-GSX-R can be ridden for up to 480km on one full tank of fuel.

The Suzuki GSX250R delivers its best performance between 20-90kph, which Suzuki claim is the range that's used most often by most riders. The bike's lightweight two-into-one exhaust system has been designed for maximum efficiency and reduced emissions, while still producing "a pleasing sound." The GSX250R gets a multi-function LCD instrument panel, LED taillamp, Bosch ABS, KYB suspension components, 10-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels, clip-on handlebars and a riding position that's sporty, without being too extreme or track-oriented.
When it reaches Suzuki showrooms next year, the GSX250R will be available in white, black and blue colours. We think the bike looks a bit ordinary, though. If Suzuki took so much time entering the hotly-contested 250cc sportsbike seg...