2018 SUZUKI GSX250R
FIRST RIDE
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But there are GSX-R styling cues
everywhere with the front end looking
slightly like the new GSX-R1000 and
the rear a direct copy. This, however,
isn't really a sport bike—it's more a na-
ked bike with a fairing—thanks to the
raised bars and low pegs that make
for a very comfortable riding position,
perfect for around-town zipping—this
is an excellent traffic weapon despite
the, shall we say, reduced output of
the little twin.
The suspension is as basic as can
be allowed in the junior sport bike
class with an un-adjustable Kayaba
fork matched to a monoshock with
preload adjustment out
the back. It's a soft ride,
no doubt, but combined
with the relaxed riding
position, it makes it smooth
on most road surfaces.
Suzuki has done well with the
new dash. The digital unit looks
like a relic from a 1990s
Gameboy but it displays
a stack of information and
it's easily read at speed. It's
backlit in such a way that
direct sunlight doesn't seem
Casual low-
speed cruising is
one of the GSX's
strong points.
to affect its ability to relay information
to the rider too much—it's one of the
more easily understood dashes in the
lightweight class.
Under the classy clothes sits that
248cc twin, itself derived from the
GW250 naked bike. It's been updated
