2018 SUZUKI GSX250R
FIRST RIDE
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to punch their little twin out to at
least 300cc—if not 400cc—by
the 2019 model year or risk
being left behind altogether. Per-
ception is everything, especially
in the sport bike class, no matter
what the capacity.
But it's not all bad. The gear-
box gracing the 249cc twin is
excellent, with smooth, hassle-
free gear changes and a cable
actuated clutch that has a
nice feel and take up from the
lights.
You can hustle the 250 along
in the canyons quite well and the
skinny dimensions of the chas-
sis will be a welcome feature for
new riders who want to learn
the craft of riding a sport bike
efficiently. Every move you make
is exaggerated on a the GSX
due to the soft springers—which
is not necessarily a bad thing
because it teaches the rider to
be gentle with inputs to get the
most out of it.
General traffic riding is quite
good fun on the GSX as the
ride position means you can be
dodging in and out of cars all
day and not get too tired. In this
way, the 250 is very similar to
Even for taller riders, the GSX's ride
position is quite comfortable.
GEAR ID'D
HELMET: RF-SR
JACKET: OLYMPIA SWITCHBACK 2
GLOVES: FIVE SF1
PANTS: TROY LEE DESIGNS
BOOTS: SIDI FRONTERA
