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**111diablo111** · 04-29-2013, 06:40 PM

re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

Originally posted by riazmomin View Post

You should be very optimistic for this bike to be priced anything below 1.7 lacs. Its a paralell twin. And I still think it will be a proper upgrade for people coming from zma or zmr considering the asthetics of these bikes.

My post is intended towards naked version only.

I am riding a ZMR & I will never consider this bike as an upgrade..may be for guys riding bikes like GS150R or hunk might find it as a suitable upgrade..this bike isn't bad in my view but it isn't as much powerful in comparison with ZMR to consider it as an upgrade!!

**Satyamzma** · 04-29-2013, 06:59 PM

re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

Originally posted by 111diablo111 View Post

I am riding a ZMR & I will never consider this bike as an upgrade..may be for guys riding bikes like GS150R or hunk might find it as a suitable upgrade..this bike isn't bad in my view but it isn't as much powerful in comparison with ZMR to consider it as an upgrade!!

are you sure? that Suzuki has 2 cylinders producing around 24 Bhp whereas the Zma only manages 17.6 bhp

**111diablo111** · 04-29-2013, 07:15 PM

re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post

are you sure? that Suzuki has 2 cylinders producing around 24 Bhp whereas the Zma only manages 17.6 bhp

its not just about the figures only..look at the weight that thing is carrying with it..moreover if you just talk about figures than why this?? why not a bullet which has more bhp's than this & is a higher displacement bike(500cc)..lol..will cost in a same price bracket..

though it would be wrong to speculate anything first before riding this bike but according to me this bike won't have real top speed over 140kmph..so why should one spend around 2L on a bike & call it an upgrade when one is already riding a bike which can top around 130kmph..its not worth the money to call an upgrade..

**Satyamzma** · 04-30-2013, 11:17 AM

re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

Believe me..the naked model of Inazuma will not look that bad in flesh & after watching this video i am sure it will be a fun ride for sure!

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**riazmomin** · 04-30-2013, 12:26 PM

re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

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**chiron** · 05-06-2013, 08:11 PM

re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

Would have been nice if they had styled the bike along the lines of the XJR1300 instead of the b-king.

**DeVille** · 05-09-2013, 10:12 PM

re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

Originally posted by Satellite.kid View Post

Did Suzuki tell you that it's a utilitarian motorcycle in US and Europe? Because Suzuki's international websites' don't promote the GW as one. By the way, what do you mean by a utilitarian motorcycle? Do people use it for delivering pizza in US and Europe? If yes, then you know what this motorcycle is actually worth for! But seriously, why single out *us* Indians specifically when some of us think it is ugly? Go through some international websites/forums and see people reaction to the design of this new Suzuki. Obviously not all motorcycles, even in the same segment, are made to perform at the same level. Having said that, if launched in India, this new Suzuki will be *competing* against motorcycles that are either equally good performers or better performers and they look much better too. My personal point is, this motorcycle don't have a single strong point over the likes of CBR and KTM at least. Yes, it has a very upright riding stance but CBR and KTM aren't terribly uncomfortable either.

This is going to be Suzuki's *first* 250cc entrant in India. In my opinion, it has to have something that shall make it worth twice a look. Right now it doesn't seem to have anything like that! It carries a mild spec sheet along with ugly or not-worth-a-dime looks!

Apologies for this delayed response. First regarding the manufacturer's promotion-

Check the TVCs/ print ads of most 100- 110 cc bikes in India. Ask yourself these questions- What is the message conveyed for the bike? Who are the implied TG (target group). Who's the actual TG that buys these bikes?
Has a utilitarian motorcycle ever been promoted recently as "Hey here's a mode of transport whose mission is to take you from Point A to Point B."? Gone are the days of "Fill it, shut it, forget it"

Yes, I did go through intl. sites and blogs that have dissected the design. You really can't expect much when your starting point for a design is the outrageous B-King.! (A bike isn't beautiful by virtue of being a litre-class) And let me tell you, I don't have any kind words for the looks of both BKing and GW250 despite beauty being a subjective aspect.

Performance? It depends on how you define "performance", for a RE rider, it's the torque, straightline cruising and stability that's "performance" and for an R15 rider, cornering ability is "performance". Hence it's not as black and white as "better or worse". We'll get to know only once it's pitted against rivals here in Indian conditions.

As for comfort, ask a 6-footer to test ride the Duke and the GW250 and you'll know the answer. To be fair the Duke was never built to be cushy, so there's no comparison here! To end things, I do agree that Suzuki could have made a much more impressive entry into this segment but such is the tragedy of motorcycling....

**Naveen1985** · 05-10-2013, 06:55 PM

re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

Originally posted by DeVille View Post

Apologies for this delayed response. First regarding the manufacturer's promotion-

Check the TVCs/ print ads of most 100- 110 cc bikes in India. Ask yourself these questions- What is the message conveyed for the bike? Who are the implied TG (target group). Who's the actual TG that buys these bikes?
Has a utilitarian motorcycle ever been promoted recently as "Hey here's a mode of trransport whose mission is to take you from Point A to Point B." Gone are the days of "Fill it, shut it, forget it"

Yes, I did go through intl. sites and blogs that have dissected the design. You really can't expect much when your starting point for a design is the outrageous B-King.! (A bike isn't beautiful by virtue of being a litre-class) And let me tell you, I don't have any kind words for the looks despite beauty being a subjective aspect.

Performance? It depends on how you define "performance", for a RE rider, it's the straightline stability that's "performance" and for an R15 rider cornering ability is "performance". Hence it's not as black and white as "better or worse". We'll get to know only once it's pitted against rivals here in Inidan conditions.
As for comfort, ask a 6-footer to test ride the Duke and the GW250 and you'll know the answer. To be fair the Duke was never built to be cushy, so there's no comparison here! To end things, I do agree that Suzuki could have made a much more impressive entry into this segment but such is the tragedy of motorcycling....

+1
these guys can compare royal enfield with duke. leave them alone buddy....

**Satellite.kid** · 05-10-2013, 07:48 PM

re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

Originally posted by DeVille View Post

Apologies for this delayed response. First regarding the manufacturer's promotion-

Check the TVCs/ print ads of most 100- 110 cc bikes in India. Ask yourself these questions- What is the message conveyed for the bike? Who are the implied TG (target group). Who's the actual TG that buys these bikes?
Has a utilitarian motorcycle ever been promoted recently as "Hey here's a mode of transport whose mission is to take you from Point A to Point B."? Gone are the days of "Fill it, shut it, forget it"

Yes, I did go through intl. sites and blogs that have dissected the design. You really can't expect much when your starting point for a design is the outrageous B-King.! (A bike isn't beautiful by virtue of being a litre-class) And let me tell you, I don't have any kind words for the looks of both BKing and GW250 despite beauty being a subjective aspect.

Performance? It depends on how you define "performance", for a RE rider, it's the torque, straightline cruising and stability that's "performance" and for an R15 rider cornering ability is "performance". Hence it's not as black and white as "better or worse". We'll get to know only once it's pitted against rivals here in Inidan conditions.
As for comfort, ask a 6-footer to test ride the Duke and the GW250 and you'll know the answer. To be fair the Duke was never built to be cushy, so there's no comparison here! To end things, I do agree that Suzuki could have made a much more impressive entry into this segment but such is the tragedy of motorcycling....

Your last sentence is exactly the intention of my previous post. Before CBR250R came along, the 250cc segment in India wasn't common 'cause obviously the Ninja 250 was out of reach for many. CBR250R made the segment quite common and a competing ground like anything! If it had been a GW250 instead of CBR250R at that time, GW would have had a much better chance at success because CBR250R was the only *affordable* 250 back then. Now with Duke this segment is even more hot (though Duke is not exactly in 250cc). And that is why it could be extremely difficult for GW250 to make a solid impact when more people are aware of motorcycles in this segment.

@Naveen1985: And I didn't compare a Royal Enfiled with a Duke

**Naveen1985** · 05-11-2013, 12:50 AM

re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

Originally posted by Satellite.kid View Post

Your last sentence is exactly the intention of my previous post. Before CBR250R came along, the 250cc segment in India wasn't common 'cause obviously the Ninja 250 was out of reach for many. CBR250R made the segment quite common and a competing ground like anything! If it had been a GW250 instead of CBR250R at that time, GW would have had a much better chance at success because CBR250R was the only *affordable* 250 back then. Now with Duke this segment is even more hot (though Duke is not exactly in 250cc). And that is why it could be extremely difficult for GW250 to make a solid impact when more people are aware of motorcycles in this segment.

@Naveen1985: And I didn't compare a Royal Enfiled with a Duke

i know buddy that you didn't compare a Royal Enfiled with a Duke but there are some people who are comparing gw250 with duke, zmr, p200, p220 etc. Don't know how can these single cylinder bikes with their stressed engines and lower gearing (except zmr) compete with a gw250 which is having a relaxed engine with 150+ top end and comfortable seating position.....

**111diablo111** · 05-11-2013, 12:31 PM

re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

Originally posted by Naveen1985 View Post

i know buddy that you didn't compare a Royal Enfiled with a Duke but there are some people who are comparing gw250 with duke, zmr, p200, p220 etc. Don't know how can these single cylinder bikes with their stressed engines and lower gearing (except zmr) compete with a gw250 which is having a relaxed engine with 150+ top end and comfortable seating position.....

AFAIK no one compared ZMR to GW250 but we were talking about GW250 as a worthy upgrade over ZMR considering its speculated price or not!!

Edit : this won't be having top speed of 150+ but in the range of 140kmph..& even single cylinder bikes have their advantages over a twin like lower end of CBR250 in comparison with that of N250R cuz of its better torque figures..it all depends what kind of power do you require..like for a city riding one should buy CBR(a single cylinder bike) over Ninja(twin cylinder bike) & save money, even when we all know which one is more superior to other!!

**Naveen1985** · 05-14-2013, 11:45 PM

re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

Suzuki inazuma spotted in goa again....
2013 Suzuki Inazuma aka GW 250 Spotted in Goa | Motoroids | Auto News and Reviews India | Car and Bike launches

**princesirohi** · 05-15-2013, 12:38 AM

re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

thats good... a lot of bikes are in pipeline it seems

**temuchin** · 12-15-2013, 10:49 AM

Re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

Didn't want to start a new thread but finally some much delayed and eagerly awaited news for suzuki Inazuma.

coming in January,Suzuki GW250 (Inazuma) Coming To India In January 2014

hope they price it right to capture the market.

**sparky** · 12-15-2013, 01:24 PM

Re: Suzuki GW 250S unveiled at Shanghai: xBhp News

Well, to be frank this is not a bike which makes the best first impression unlike others. I am no fool to think that Suzuki don't know this is so but if they are making it for the world market it may very well be that they know a lot more about the market than we do. I won't necessarily call it ugly but sideways look is kind of amusing with that robot head kind of headlight which doesn't gel with the rest of the bike. But that's the only thing which is making people goo uuggh, but it's not a deal breaker. I think this bike will not appeal for the 18-25 year olds because they have a certain way of looking at things. But others will get past that dumb headlight look and start analysing other points of value.

I feel the console and front view and even the rear view is good, real good an those twin exhausts enhance the big bike feel. With nice clip-ons and excellent touring seat with great ergonomics this will indeed prove a great option for touring. The top speed is enough to move past 95% of the traffic in India. I will give it an overall rating of 7.5/10 and would have given more except for its heaviness which is little more than what's required for stability on highways. If its priced under 1.8L then it is a good deal to be considered IMO.
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