DITTO on the Transmission. I've ridden DOZENS of Bikes, and owned 20 or so during my lifetime. This little 250 has one of THE smoothest shifting transmissions I have ever used on a Bike!

I have one of these machines-a 2018, actually. I would like to see slightly larger Mirrors. I'm 6'1, 235 Pounds. This is the ONLY Bike I've found in this class that I can sit on and NOT feel "scrunched Up" on. I'd like to see the Seat Height One Inch taller & the Handlebars TWO Inches Higher; then I think it would be perfect for us bigger riders. I' 68, semi-retired, and bought this Bike LAST EVENING as a commuter to my job. Will I "Play with it" on Days off? ABSOLUTELY!

Just picked this bike up, like new, for $2500...best purchase I've ever made. It feels a little bigger than a traditional 250 because the swing arm is about 3 inches longer than others so it looks bigger too. It's DEF a head-turner. This bike is so perfectly balanced. I come so close to a complete stop without putting my feet down, it's ridiciulous how balanced this bike is. Vibration is almost nonexistent. I live in a beach town so it's perfect to zip through all the obnoxious seasonal traffic with.

@jamesballard6564

3 ай бұрын

$2.5k huh? If you bought it in near new condition you got one hellava deal!

@CaptainVelveeta

3 ай бұрын

@@jamesballard6564 Yeah no doubt. The exact same bike in this video. I love it!

Just started riding and picked up a 2018 GsX250R and it’s a blast

I got to say the editing quality of your videos is awesome. I found myself a lot more engaged as you would include relative graphics to emphasize your point, not to mention the resolution of your camera is very good.

Suzuki using this "world bike" 250cc isn't a bad thing. Cheap insurance , fuel mileage and a 6 speed are all a plus. A 250 twin is a great everyday ride. Wouldn't mind them bringing over the V-Strom 250 . A better value with tubeless tire s than a Royal Enfield bike!

@kareldegreef3945

6 жыл бұрын

up to 250cc we do not have to pay road tax in my country ;-)

Love your vid.. U chose sum nice roads to ride in :D

Thanks for perspective overview commentary

This thing looks great. I love how you start off with it's great for your wife/girlfriend... then list other people! I'm getting used to people saying to me, "Hey my wife has the same bike" (Honda 300f). LOL.

nice video from you..i really glad if you enjoy the bike tho..coz many "big bike" consider the 250-300cc aren't cool..too bad the bike aren't available at my country now atm..hello from Malaysia.

i like this motorcycle for the mpg's and the sporty styling

That bike looks Good. Great deal.

Nice review, thanks for omitting the annoying music that accompanies alot of video reviews.

Thanks Adam.

my next bike!!

This is different from every other review on youtube. Almost everyone else says that this thing is utter garbage and has literally no power

@alexordillas6757

4 жыл бұрын

Other people who test rode this have been riding way more powerful bikes for a long time already! Of course they're gonna hate this bike. But for beginners it a good bike who wants to learn. I think it looks good. I like the body style. I plan on getting one. Once I get used to riding I can trade or get another more powerful bike. But you can't beat the price of this thing! The one I'm getting is only 2997.00 brand new. Although its because it's one of the most hated bike cuz " it has no power " for the experienced riders. It's a 250cc..... what do they expect.

Great review! I was skeptical about getting this bike. I seen and read so many bad reviews. But they were biased and had ridden lots of powerful motorcycle already. I'm a new rider tho so I don't wanna spend so much money. Don't plan on racing either... I just wanna ride and not kill myself my first go out! I think the bike looks good too. I always see Ninjas everywhere. I will get one. The price is great too.

@gultoppen

Жыл бұрын

did you buy the bike?

@alexordillas6757

Жыл бұрын

@@gultoppen I did

@alexordillas6757

Жыл бұрын

Everyone thought it was a 600 😝

@gloriavaldez7762

8 ай бұрын

@@alexordillas6757update? How’s it going? 😁

@alexordillas6757

8 ай бұрын

@@gloriavaldez7762 it's going

Getting this for my first bike ❤❤❤ I’m 5’7 it’s perfect 😊

For UK watchers: 58mpg in America is 68mpg in Britain as their gallons are smaller. Only 3.8 litres.

Adam Waheed cracks me up lol

I love the way it looks 😍😁 but they need a 450R. Like Honda has a 300 and 500 to pick from. A bike that's cheaper than the competition and a bike that's more powerful than the competition (300class)

Good job on the review as always man. I'm just getting into track days. I have a shitload to learn and I currently own a 2008 CBR600rr in very good condition I payed about 5,000 for. Lately I have been thinking I would be better off learning on a slower less expensive bike like an older SV650. Because my first track day I was super paranoid about dumping the 600rr and felt like it was a bit of a distraction when trying to improve my skills. Any thoughts? Thanks again man happy new year.

@stormmccree8238

5 жыл бұрын

That vtwin sv650 will surprise you lol. I had a sv1000s. Short throttle range and fuck loads of torque and power. Fun to ride fast but it would get out of hand quick.

Is it has dual channel abs breaking system

What is the sitting position for someone that’s 5’10, is it a more slouched sport position, or upwards?

Anybody know a good phone mount for the gsx250?

i owned ninja 300 and itwas ok. and enough power on the highway but it felt unstable. and i believe ninja 300 cbr 300 r 3 are 3/4 size. where the gsx 250 r is full size. correct me plz if im wrong i have also owned 1000 cbr and had the stupid power. i dont need that anymore. i need a comuter that can handle no more than 75 mph.

Little motors like this one beg to be run wide open to get the most out of them. That's actually where the fun is in these bikes. Only thing...it eats clutches for lunch running that way! Oh well!

My GSX 250 HAS ABS. It's different, but I'm having no trouble getting used to them. BTW, I've had my Motorcycle License for 50 Years!

Honestly in nevada with 65mph on highways this bike is made for nevada....I'd say California and Arizona as well ,youd be crazy to want to hit 90mph on these streets and highways. 80mph is just fine for the states

Adam is that you?

10:14 Do we counter steer or do we not?? Or is counter steering only with heavier bikes?

@fadilm.8467

3 жыл бұрын

counter steer applies to every bikes, heavy or light.

i like a heavy bike more stable

hey i had a quick question, im a first time rider and I am between this or the Honda Rebel.... also not too sure about the insurance price because im 20

@750rocketman5

5 жыл бұрын

It's late but I'm 20 and I pay $31 a month for a vfr750 and cbr250r. If your still thinking, id go with any 250 sportbike. Their boring on the hiway, obviously. But on twisties and city streets, I love mine. I'm going to buy this this weekend for my lady

If only they had put better brakes on it. That's its only flaw for what it is. Stopping safely is #1

nice bike, i tested one earlier and it is a decent bike, but, i found it slow for US roads. topped out at 82 on the highway which is dangerous, acceleration was around 10 second to 60 which is not really quick. it is a great bike for markets were speed limits are under 70mph on the freeway. in the city, it was fine, but i found it to be heavy for its size. id get one if i was anywhere else but in the states.

@MagicRoosterBluesBand

3 жыл бұрын

If you're going in a straight line all day then this isn't the bike for you. But here in British Columbia Canada the max speed is 60mph and mountain highways. It's perfect for that.

@johnkinc2304

Жыл бұрын

What highways do you drive on? Lol Nevada's highways are 65 speed limits! And I'm 90% sure that's all highways in the states .......and who the hell would want to go 90+ on these streets and highways? Lol

gsx250r or v-strom 250 for city commuting ?

@luiscecenacastro7697

3 жыл бұрын

I have a V-Strom 250 and is really nice for commuting, very comfortable

Is it comfortable ride for long distances, you sure 60mpg consumption?

@howardchu2667

5 жыл бұрын

It can do 55+ if you ride normally, and if more spiritedly, then maybe 50mpg.

@MagicRoosterBluesBand

3 жыл бұрын

I did an 800km (500 mile) trip on mine and was just fine. Can hold 70mph and handles good. Great gas mileage (70mpg+) if you don't have it wide open all the time.

There is one right now in Rockwall ,TX for 3K brand new at dealer. Have prices come down that much or was he way off when he kept saying $4500?

@2Timone7

4 жыл бұрын

I've noticed that too! Pull out a wallet and say, "I'll take the white one".

@jnordne2

4 жыл бұрын

I just put a down payment on a 2018 about 4 hours from me. It was just over $3100 out the door.

@2Timone7

4 жыл бұрын

Joel Nordness Sweet!

@jasonsanderson9385

3 жыл бұрын

@@jnordne2 Yo Brotha looking to get this bike, dealership wants $2999, if you don't mind where did you get your bike.... I'm doing the price dance with dealership around $3800 out the door plus I'm gonna have to ship from Nevada to NJ additional $6-800... Thanks in advance

@jnordne2

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonsanderson9385 What year is it, and why so much out the door? I bought mine last year from Nielsen Enterprises near Chicago. They had some older floor models they wanted to move, so they drastically cut the price for them. I definitely like it, but to be honest, the main reason I bought this bike and not, say, an R3 was the price. When you get closer to $4500, it might be worth it to pick up something else with a bit more power, like an R3 or Ninja 300/400.

Is not to question why they made it a 250..but why they made it so blinking heavy.

@bryanbond3886

5 жыл бұрын

Heavier is better if you like stability

oddly i had a cbr 125r and i could get it up to 130 kph so a 250 only goes 20 kph faster

@dunbustin

4 жыл бұрын

125's struggle going uphill, you have to change gear and thrash it just to keep up with the traffic.

sorry for my english, but is this moto good like a first bike in my life? i am 33, 179cm and 76kg. ( live in Ukraine with poor roads)

@vinniepaul182

Жыл бұрын

Hope you’re ok man

Is it just me or his voice sounds just like Tom Cruise talking 👌

Am 163cm this bike is suitable for me..😁

@RidersDomain

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, shouldn't have any problem on this one!

Chase on two wheels had nothing good to say about this bike but I love it and I'm going to buy one I've owned 1000cc sport bikes was stupid stupid speed that can get you killed and I was telling him in in the comment section back in the 70s a Honda cb500 only had a top speed of 90 miles per hour and we roll them on the highway I just hate when somebody put something down he was talking about how he had no power on take off or power after you're moving it's a 250 it's not a 1000cc sportbike of course is not going to go from 0 to 60 and 2 seconds I've had likes it would do that my 1000cc bike what do 60 or 70 miles per hour in first gear but I'm going to buy this bike I like it I want something with fuel economy and it'll run 70 or 75 miles per hour which is all that I do on the highway I like it it's heavier than the Ninja 300 and the R3 in the CBR 300 I owned a Ninja 300 and I liked it but I didn't feel stable on the highway it has the power for this bike is heavier and it's got a longer wheelbase and I think it's going to be awesome thanks for your review

@jts12fan

5 жыл бұрын

Chase on two wheels is an idiot, he shouldn't even be reviewing a 250cc bike. I watched his review too, and he doesn't seem to get, that this bike is not meant for racing.

@jts12fan

5 жыл бұрын

Btw, I couldn't agree with you more, you hit the nail on the head.

@jgosavage803

5 жыл бұрын

I bought one...you wont be disappointed!

@jonomasonILoveU

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed , I just bought a matt black one , it`s the best 250 I ever owned , it`ll do 150 kph on the open road . It`s real good as a re/entry bike , have`nt ridden for 30 years , last bike was a big fuck off Harley which I bought from the Hells Angels , it`s good to be in the wind on the road again with a brand new Suzuki GSX250R .

Funny how though that the 1989 model was 44hp and top speed 180 km/hr

Is the gsx250r fast enough for tthe highway?

@howardchu2667

5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! The gsx250r will stay at 120-130kmh/75-80 mph, even if it's a bit buzzy, which isn't entirely a bad thing.

@paulcompme856

3 жыл бұрын

80 mph is fastest enough for anywhere in the world.

I haven't ridden this bike yet, but highly suspicious of the overly positive spin.

Ninja 400 instead.

Why do I feel like the gsxr150 is faster than this bike....

Good review. Bad bike. Hahaha. :)

Yeah it's an okay bike, but there is absolutely no reason for anybody not to opt for any other 300cc class bike for only $500 more. There is literally no reason for anyone to buy this bike. There are lighter, more powerful, more refined, and better looking motorcycles in this category. And that $500 savings instantly goes away as resale value is going to suffer incredibly.

@DearMajesty

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah maybe for like $3.5k out the door. I can't see it going for much more. I know R3's can be had for under $5k OTD in California even with the excessive 10% tax.

@whatarethose2202

6 жыл бұрын

I sat on the GSX250R last year when I was looking for another bike. The dealership didn't allow test rides or budge on price, $5k + fees. For the same money I bought a brand new 2015 Honda Stateline (1300cc) after a test ride. $6,300 out the door if anyone cares.

@tdunster2011

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed. With the Ninja400 due soon Kawasaki are massively discounting the Ninja300 - So you can get a Ninja 300 now for over a $1000 less than the GSX250R.

@VALHALLA_REAL

6 жыл бұрын

Saying there are better looking bikes is more of an opinion , and I think this and the ninja 250 are the best looking 250cc bikes

@alphacapo

4 жыл бұрын

You can get this bike new for 2600$ plus tax and fees at dealerships

This guy trying to sell us on the bike as though his life depended on it...very suspect. It's simple, nobody is expecting ten thousand dollars worth of motorcycle for what you pay for this ride. Point out it's pros and cons and finish with "practicality, dependability and affordability"...done.

@jonomasonILoveU

3 жыл бұрын

stfu