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Suzuki Inazuma 250 - Owners Reviews

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  • #76
    Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 - Owners Reviews

    Originally posted by Naveen1985 View Post
    This is the most good looking windscreen for inazuma. Generally windscreen use to spoil the look but this is one is enhancing and making it look better and proportionate. I don't think you have to order it as it can you around 4000-10000. In fact you can get it done in India easily but for that you have to find a good acrylic or plastic artist who make trophies, glow sign boards, 3d cut letters, backlit boards, lit letters etc.

    @liionheart can get it done from paharganj as he is from delhi.
    That windscreen looks good; however, I'm not too sure that it'll do its job of avoiding wind-blast effectively. I've seen other taller windscreens in some UK websites, maybe [MENTION=50187]liionheart[/MENTION] can get a similar one fabricated here in India.

    I hope that Suzuki recognizes this growing number of Zuma users & brings in some good (Made in India) accessories, through its dealers.

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    Originally posted by Gyro_speed View Post
    Hello Guys, I currently own a Discover 150 and am an impulse rider. I have done about 26000km on the bike of which 20000km are touring.
    I have fallen in love with the Inazuma 250 ever since i took the 1st test ride about a month ago. I have been trying to get owner reviews for the bike since a long time. I have been through all the test ride reports by various media. They were all WOW about the bike but held their thumbs down for the price. However, Since Suzuki slashed the Price by a Lac, it has changed a lot.
    I would like to hear a bit more about the milage and the maintenance cost of the bile. I've also read about the Brake Pads wearing out soon on the Inazuma.
    Guys, please help me take the plunge
    Take the plunge, if you can - you wouldn't regret it (if stability, comfort & quality are your expectations from this bike)!

    Don't expect sport-bike performance, as this is a standard bike (commuter, if you will, with some sportiness thrown in). Don't get me wrong, the torque of this bike is quite good, but is offset a bit by the weight; which is again a boon in terms of the stability & planted feel this bike offers.

    I have not done any serious miles on mine yet, so can't help you much on the brake pads' performance. However, in the city, I noticed the mileage hovers around 32-33 kmpl. Will keep you posted in a subsequent detailed report.

    I'm yet to complete the 1st service; however, I've heard from others & the service center that it would cost around 5k/- (includes oil change, oil filter change etc; go back a couple of pages & people have posted the break-up). I opted for a center stand that cost 5.4k/-.
    Live life, a quarter-mile at a time!

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    • #77
      Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 Review : xBhp's Ride Report

      Hello Everyone

      Bought a red Inazuma last weekend. Had a N300 but I am mostly getting into 2-up riding situations and I felt Inazuma is the best at this price point for comfort without sacrificing too much of handling. no need to mention the excellent build quality and finish.

      Will update the initial ride review soon.

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      • #78
        Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 Review : xBhp's Ride Report

        Originally posted by aeykeyyes View Post
        Hello Everyone

        Bought a red Inazuma last weekend. Had a N300 but I am mostly getting into 2-up riding situations and I felt Inazuma is the best at this price point for comfort without sacrificing too much of handling. no need to mention the excellent build quality and finish.

        Will update the initial ride review soon.
        Congrats, aeykeyyes...

        Welcome to the club! I'm slightly surprised that you made the switch from N300, nevertheless, good decision made (especially for 2-up riding). You'll find the ride alluring as you put more miles.

        It's good to know that the bike is now finding more takers.

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        Live life, a quarter-mile at a time!

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        • #79
          Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 - Owners Reviews

          Congrats on the smoothest bike in the country

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          • #80
            Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 Review : xBhp's Ride Report

            Curious about your review, especially on the power and pillion comfort aspect as compared to Ninja300. Are you into long distance touring?

            Originally posted by aeykeyyes View Post
            Hello Everyone

            Bought a red Inazuma last weekend. Had a N300 but I am mostly getting into 2-up riding situations and I felt Inazuma is the best at this price point for comfort without sacrificing too much of handling. no need to mention the excellent build quality and finish.

            Will update the initial ride review soon.
            EDIT: I can't find inazuma on suzuki's page:



            The direct link is working: http://www.suzukimotorcycle.co.in/inazuma.aspx
            But I don't see any link towards it from any other page.
            Last edited by animeher; 11-03-2014, 01:47 PM.

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            • #81
              Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 Review : xBhp's Ride Report

              Ya. I cannot find the Inazuma in Suzuki website. Hope they temporarily removed to work on details of more dealer information and price list.

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              • #82
                Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 Review : xBhp's Ride Report

                Originally posted by aeykeyyes View Post
                Hello Everyone

                Bought a red Inazuma last weekend. Had a N300 but I am mostly getting into 2-up riding situations and I felt Inazuma is the best at this price point for comfort without sacrificing too much of handling. no need to mention the excellent build quality and finish.

                Will update the initial ride review soon.

                Congrats on your new machine. Ride safe!
                A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.

                Weekend Rides Around Kolkata
                My Ride To Sunderbans -
                Hemnagar & Samsernagar
                Saagar Kinare - Bakkhali Calling

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                • #83
                  Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 Review : xBhp's Ride Report

                  Yes. I surprised myself :-( Ninja is a great motorcycle and technically brilliant. But my wife hate to ride as pillion, so the tradeoff.

                  Originally posted by raja_ghuru View Post
                  Congrats, aeykeyyes...

                  Welcome to the club! I'm slightly surprised that you made the switch from N300, nevertheless, good decision made (especially for 2-up riding). You'll find the ride alluring as you put more miles.

                  It's good to know that the bike is now finding more takers.

                  Sent from my GT-I9500 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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                  • #84
                    Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 Review : xBhp's Ride Report

                    You're not alone...I'm also planning to switch from D390 to Inazuma. It's a love at first sight for me

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                    • #85
                      Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 Review : xBhp's Ride Report

                      Power is definitely more subdued than Ninja, its a no match for ninja . There are few positives - the bike feels more urban friendly and I rode for a trip to pondicherry but due to rev limiter period I didnt push the bike post 6K rpm. Bike has a superior ride quality than N300, small potholes and uneven surfaces is never felt on your back. Handling is ok for such a ride quality, however only when you push the speeds further u get to know the handling better. So I will reserve the judgement for later. there is absolutely no vibration (except for a slight buzz felt in footpegs). part quality are great. saddle is great but can be little broader especially when compared to Ninja. saddle is comfortable but I think it has to break-in, so right now I have some pain felt but this usually happens on any new bike. Said that I took breaks farther apart compared to Ninja and I was able to sink into surroundings. the bike felt (only felt) torquey than ninja at the early rpm bands.

                      As far as I see, it cant do more than 140kmph and should be effortless till 110kmph.

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                      Power is definitely more subdued than Ninja, its a no match for ninja . There are few positives - the bike feels more urban friendly and I rode for a trip to pondicherry but due to rev limiter period I didnt push the bike post 6K rpm. Bike has a superior ride quality than N300, small potholes and uneven surfaces is never felt on your back. Handling is ok for such a ride quality, however only when you push the speeds further u get to know the handling better. So I will reserve the judgement for later. there is absolutely no vibration (except for a slight buzz felt in footpegs). part quality are great. saddle is great but can be little broader especially when compared to Ninja. saddle is comfortable but I think it has to break-in, so right now I have some pain felt but this usually happens on any new bike. Said that I took breaks farther apart compared to Ninja and I was able to sink into surroundings. the bike felt (only felt) torquey than ninja at the early rpm bands.

                      As far as I see, it cant do more than 140kmph and should be effortless till 110kmph.

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                      • #86
                        Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 - Owners Reviews

                        Did anyone notice Inazuma has removed from suzuki website. Any idea whether Suzuki really pulled back this great machine from market? or they temporarily removed for some udpatation.

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                        • #87
                          Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 Review : xBhp's Ride Report

                          [MENTION=63278]aeykeyyes[/MENTION] nice write up. As per YouTube China videos the top speed is 151-154 with lot of efforts. And if you see the acceleration videos 130-135 is achievable pretty easily. If it's not true in real time scenarios then its a deal breaker for me as I've switched from 650 cc to D390; so little addicted to power. But as I'm more inclined to long distance touring I solely missed the ride quality in my previous and present bikes. Its seems only CBR250 gives u perfect match of price+ride quality+power but somehow its not my type of bike. So eyeing for this little slower beauty.

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                          • #88
                            Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 Review : xBhp's Ride Report

                            on test bike, i was able to reach 135kmph pretty quickly, ran out of road after that. 135kmph should be easily achievable but its very close to redline at that point, say a 1000 rpm away from the redline. there is no disturbing vibes though even close to redline. 5th gear pulled till ~130kmph and I am a heavy guy tipping the scale at 98kgs. so a leaner guy might see some more acceleration.

                            Originally posted by roy_arnab22 View Post
                            @aeykeyyes nice write up. As per YouTube China videos the top speed is 151-154 with lot of efforts. And if you see the acceleration videos 130-135 is achievable pretty easily. If it's not true in real time scenarios then its a deal breaker for me as I've switched from 650 cc to D390; so little addicted to power. But as I'm more inclined to long distance touring I solely missed the ride quality in my previous and present bikes. Its seems only CBR250 gives u perfect match of price+ride quality+power but somehow its not my type of bike. So eyeing for this little slower beauty.

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                            • #89
                              Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 Review : xBhp's Ride Report

                              Hmm...seems timw put the 390 on sale

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                              • #90
                                Re: Suzuki Inazuma 250 Review : xBhp's Ride Report

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