Suzuki GW 250 INAZUMA 2015 — Specifications

We remember the Inazuma, a name that evoked the retro roadsters of the 2000s. So when Suzuki revived it in 2013 on a 250 cm3 platform, we expected a machine with a vintage character. Not so. The **Suzuki GW 250 Inazuma** of 2015 is anything but an evocation of the past. It is a modern roadster, designed to appeal to a young or urban audience seeking an accessible first large displacement motorcycle, a topic often debated on the **suzuki gw 250 inazuma forum**. Its design shamelessly draws from the style book of the monstrous B-King, with its aggressive headlight, its bulging tank, and its massive shoulders. It has a presence, that's undeniable.

Beneath this mini-muscle bike suit lies a very reasonable heart. The inline twin-cylinder engine of 248 cm3 delivers 26 horsepower at 8500 rpm and 24.5 Nm of torque. The figures are modest, and the engine, often questioned by potential buyers wondering if **the engine is any good**, certainly is. It is supple, indestructible, and of exemplary smoothness. Do not expect fireworks. The **Suzuki GW 250 Inazuma has significant torque and weight for its category**, around 183 kg fully fueled. This mass, combined with modest power, imposes a placid ride. It **can reach 150 km/h at maximum speed**, but it's an effort. It feels comfortable in the city and on secondary roads, but becomes breathless on the highway, far from the punch of a Ninja 300.

Justly, facing the competition, its positioning is clear. It does not have the sporty aggressiveness of a CBR300R nor the adventurous side of a KLX. It relies entirely on its roadster look and road comfort. The 78 cm seat is low and welcoming for beginners, the complete dashboard, and the upright riding position. The chassis, a simple tubular cradle, is in the image of the whole thing: stable, predictable, and perfect for learning. It is a motorcycle that does not surprise, in a good way and in a less good way. For a **suzuki gw 250 inazuma test ride**, you will remember an extremely easy and reassuring machine.

So, good deal or not? At 3999 euros new at the time, it offered a coherent package. Today, as a **suzuki gw 250 inazuma used** model, it represents a very safe and economical entry-level option. It is the ideal motorcycle for those who want a distinctive look without mechanical hassles, for getting around daily life without any headaches. It does not make you dream of full throttle, but it fulfills its mission with total honesty. A machine without pretension, but far from being without qualities.