2019 GSX 250R | First Ride

[@chaseontwowheels]

If you guys haven't seen the first video in this Low CC Sportbike comparison make sure to check it out so you know what we have going on here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpjdfX6detOal8k

[@Thepianoman77]

outro rating = 2

[@jtec99]

2:30 turn down the volume! Ear drums get blown out from the monster exhaust. 🤣

[@Roy_Godiksen]

This bike can't get "Back To The Future".... 😔 outro rating = 2

[@joecity1879]

My score : .50/10

[@DaBudaa1]

Please do a middle weight category. Personally, its because I have a '19 Kawasaki Z650.

[@sandomusicofficial]

I’ve had this bike for 2 years already and have put more than 22,000 miles. Longest trip I’ve taken on it was from Los Angeles to Las Vegas (and back). She’s slow and heavy but for some reason I still love it every time I ride.

[@BloodPlusPwn]

bro people ride harleys, people enjoy bikes for all sorts of reasons haha. Hope you still have it, it's great to love a bike. (I ride a Harley btw lmao)

[@1Hades0.0]

nice thinking about getting one, you think it would go to slow with a passenger?

[@cocoloco65482]

Don't hate on this little bike for the lack of everything, it truly has a market in Latin america, Asia , India, and the like. Being here in the states, minimum you need 300ccs, but on the aforementioned places, speed, income and purpose play an important part on the reason for acquiring such a small and tame bike. Is legit, slow, also good to develop skills and set a foot on two wheels. definitely there's a market for this bike. Max speed on certain countries is 120 km/h , almost 72 miles/ h..

[@brianrenteria9181]

85mph is more than enough for me. I wouldn’t drive past 70 any ways. For new riders this is a perfect bike and it’s cheaper than a ninja 300 or R3.

[@that1panther105]

Used ninja 300 is cheaper and outclasses this in every way

[@nickpednekar5312]

@@that1panther105 poor

[@that1panther105]

@@nickpednekar5312 you are?

[@nickpednekar5312]

@@that1panther105 yes :(

[@JessicaSimonson1976]

Exacty

[@willwebb3557]

I passed you while you were doing this ride and you did not wave☹️ I deserve a wave

[@chaseontwowheels]

🖐

[@Waajon]

@@chaseontwowheels well played

[@joshuaholmes7929]

You wanted him to wave when it’s obvious he was struggling?

[@OhItsFuego]

@@joshuaholmes7929 😂😂

[@yeetmaster8315]

He had his hands full with this powerhouse

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

This bike is literally the same price as a Grom in Canada. Just did a 800km (500 mile) weekend trip fully loaded with the GSX250R on the coastal highways of British Columbia and it performed flawlessly. Best cheap commuter/touring bike on the market (in Canada at least).

[@brizzlefizzle]

I would take a grom any day of the week over this

[@nicholasmcdougald3737]

@@brizzlefizzle yet in Canada am 21 and paying 300$ for insurance per Month on the Grom 🥴....but i love the bike but is very expensive for that 😅

[@rafaeltavares6928]

@@brizzlefizzle you sound smart

[@BigStreams_]

@@brizzlefizzle how long does it take you to hit 75-80mph on the highway with your grom?

[@jaimescafegarage4111]

@@brizzlefizzle agreed

[@confettiRedPill]

Everything he said that was a negative for him was a positive for me.

[@JessicaSimonson1976]

Same for me not looking to kill myself on a bike doing 200 mph the top speed is about as high as I'd go. The weight is also a selling point.....lol I like them thick.....lol

[@swifthitta6925]

Same here bro Wana stay alive lol

[@dmondshaw9836]

Yeah. He is totally missing the point of this bike. It's a training bike for new riders. We want new riders to live through the process of learning.

[@Introspectiverider99]

So it being the heaviest, most expensive and slowest bike is what made u get this bike? There are other bikes at this category that don't go 100mph, cheaper and will give you the same right skills to learn and have fun. This bike is bit more expensive than the other ones I see on our Craigslist and you don't see these a lot. Hopefully it was a good experience for you.

[@animajb6572]

@@Introspectiverider99 is their any training bike better than this? I need some recommendations, ty 🤷‍♂️

[@MagicCarpetRide8669]

I don't think this bike is as bad as it sounds from this first ride. It has a small engine, and that's something some people prefer. You're comparing this 248cc to a 400cc on the Ninja 400 so of course it has less power. But it will get much better fuel economy at almost 80 mpg. That's a big selling point for some people. From an appearance perspective, I think this bike looks really clean and sharp... and the gauge display is nice for the class. For $4,600 it is not a bad option for somebody who doesn't speed.

[@censored4christ162]

Its just a conflicting design to me because they look good and fast but but theyre slow. Theyre actually fast for 250s. Also affordable. Its just odd to me when you do sportbikes with low displacement. What is the point ite like having a hot girlfriend but shes not all that capable but at the same time shes easy on the budget so i mean she looks good shes cheap, idk man. Cheap enough you could probablt do some gnarly stuff like turbo, nitrous, extended swingarm, and a laptop. Maybe its like a civic bro. Youll probably blow the engine but at least you went fast first

[@realwrae7918]

As a brand new rider, I feel confident in my decision in purchasing this bike. Thank you for the info!

[@xtowncutie]

How are you liking it? I'm getting my first bike today

[@jeffreyblank7087]

I am also going to be a new rider I still have a half a year until I can get a bike 15 and a half 250cc and under is my star laws and I strongly dislike

[@temeriando22]

Yea how are you likeing it I’m planning to get a Bike soon???

[@johndawd4616]

For new riders this is good, a racing 600 cc and above would kill a new rider, bikes are not cars, this guy is veteran and probably used to racing bikes.

[@usarealmanco]

I like this bike actually. I think it looks great for sure, and excellent fuel mileage.

[@tommypetrie21]

You're a full size guy on a 250 doing 85 on the freeway and you are complaining?

[@hardik4819]

Well Yamaha r15(150cc) that's nearly half the size of the engine in this bike does 155km/h. P.s 87 mph is 140kmph

[@quattro4468]

@Zombie Killer he doesnt want to be seen as insecure. Its a weird psychological thing observed in bike riders. Yet 90% of bike rider have never taken their bike on a track day.

[@hilmiyahya3027]

@Zombie Killer bro, if youre living in america youll find 155kmh is not so fast in a highway, mostly in asia have more crowded and slower road and thats where this bike is intended to get some love

[@minyusun3907]

@@hilmiyahya3027 You will get a ticket for sure and maybe your license suspended if you are going 155kmh, which is about 100mph... I have never in my life seen any speed limit that high, even the fastest I've heard are like 80mph ish somewhere in Florida.

[@invaderdesla7229]

@@minyusun3907 most places I’ve driven the highest I’ve seen is like 70mph on the 417 in Florida, I’ve never heard of the speed limit here getting that high. Of course there are folks that tend to do 5 or even 10 over but at the end of the day, that bike can do those things quite well. I drive a 2003 Protege5 and she barely does 90 but rarely do I ever need to go that fast and I still enjoy the car a ton! When I get into the motorcycle game and I end up getting this Suzuki I’m probably going to have the same feeling for it. My requirements are: Is it fuel efficient? Is it stylish enough for me? Is it comfortable? Can it do 100mph if ever I need to go that fast? If yes to all then it’s a no brainer. I’m sure this bike feels faster than it actually goes, kinda like a Miata. It’s not a fast car but it FEELS fast and that’s what makes it fun

[@stevend3753]

Most redeeming quality of the GSXR 250: Clicky turn signals.

[@ktkace]

oof

[@ventisette.]

Paintwork is nice too

[@joecity1879]

Seems legit smh xd

[@joshuaholmes7929]

It’s the most unwanted unasked for motorcycle sine the Harley Streetrod 750.

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

$1000 cheaper than the competition. Very smooth engine. 80mpg. Looks great. 5 year warranty. Run it hard without feeling guilty.

[@slamboy2003]

I love Chase's video don't get me wrong. But he gave off the impression that he walks into every reviews in this entry level bike category with already a really bias view of what bike he will like and hate. And that's been the case since like 2015.

[@Doughillman]

Yeah, dude's "reviews" are crap. Always have been.

[@xb5883]

He sucks at riding too

[@motomehanicar459]

This is beginners bike, you forget that man! This is a bike which will not scare the shit out of a novice. Bike looks very good and Suzuki is reliable machine.

[@joshuaholmes7929]

donmlaaden The other bikes in the same class do everything better.

[@motomehanicar459]

@@joshuaholmes7929 That does not means this bike should nobody buy. 140 kmh is more than enough for any beginner.

[@joshuaholmes7929]

donmlaaden Top speed doesn’t matter the ability to avoid accidents does this bike can’t do that. Also if you noticed it struggled to reach 80 miles per hour. Everything else in the class was able to reach 80 without struggling.

[@motomehanicar459]

@@joshuaholmes7929 Speed is what gets you into troubles. Too much speed and you are done. You didnt get me first time. This is a GOOD bike for starters, end of the story.

[@joshuaholmes7929]

donmlaaden I’m not talking about speed I’m talking agility I’m talking the ability to quickly change lanes when someone pulls out in front of you or doesn’t look when they change lanes. This bike doesn’t have that this bike can’t even get out of its own way. You can claim this is a good bike for beginner but given every other bike in the segment is better in every way and even bikes like the Grom are better in every way except top speed then no this is not a good bike for beginners.

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

For people in India, Indonesia, and other Asian nations who have been riding 50 cc 100 cc bikes all their lives, this bike would feel like a proper supersport.

[@hamakaze9812]

It goes 85mph and that's like 130kmh. Other 250cc in the class (R25, Ninja 250, CBR250RR) could run up to 180kmh at least. This Gixxer is slow asf

[@noobasdfjkl]

"I've held off all judgement until this video" Lmao, no you haven't I got $100 that Chase picks the R3, being the Yamaha fan that he is.

[@darwinsuwal]

and because it's the best bike among the 5

[@subabuu2427]

He really loved the ktm too

[@ilovepizza8263]

i mean its the best bike for the segment....

[@noobasdfjkl]

@@ilovepizza8263 Naw, the Ninja 400 is better, especially if you put the same tires on both.

[@ilovepizza8263]

noobasdfjkl the 400 is faster than the r3 by a tiny bit, not much, Yamaha r3 looks like an actual sportbike, ninja400 looks like an old man touring bike.

[@danielmcgrath9369]

I have raced/Rode Honda for over thirty years,now after watching your excellent Vid I feel the need to buy a Gsx250..A fun bike to comute on and just play with...Ride on/Ride Safe.

[@jamesballard6564]

Would you consider this better than a CBR 300?

[@oliverrojas7117]

9 bike rating and 10 rider review rating . i really like it when a review is on a bike you don't like because it seems to be the most interesting review description of bike performance and functionality. i am not looking to ride fast, or take a bike to the track. i place high value on the suzuki's good ergonomics, build quality and a nice dash. thanks for the excellent top speed analysis.

[@bryanbond3886]

I own this bike and it is great that's coming from a guy like me who is on 1000cc 600cc sport bikes it's not a rocket but it's a very very well made great handling motorcycle I can ride to up me being 200 lb my son at 1:50 and it'll go down the highway with no problem I don't understand this man as far as changing lanes I can do with one hand he says it has no power but when I get on the on-ramp to get on the highway it'll do 55 in 3rd gear the quality of this by the fuel economy of this bike is amazing it rides great

[@oliverrojas7117]

@@bryanbond3886 thanks a lot. i am really interested in getting a bike. my boss is getting one and i want to follow suit. i have always liked Suzuki's due in part to their manufacturing the Suzuki Bandit. when i work thru some financial challenges i will step into a showroom. If a person KZbin searches, "Yamaha, Honda or Suzuki history", it will illustrate how each manufacturer has its own operating philosophy. in my twenties i might have picked up some bad riding habits because i opted not to take a safety course before owning a motorcycle. in my late forties i am seriously considering taking a rider's safety course to feel more comfortable practicing new rider skills on a less powerful sport bike.

[@bryanbond3886]

@@oliverrojas7117 you cant go wrong. The thing that some of these people that review these bikes and ride them are not telling you even all the way up into the Kawasaki Ninja 400 the ninja 400 top speed it's like 1:15 I had my Suzuki gsx250r was with me and my son on the back at 85 but here in Oklahoma on the highway between 70 and 75 miles per hour is all you need the Suzuki handles fantastic

[@guilleaume18]

@@bryanbond3886 hey dude, your bike is still stock or did you already did some mods to it?

[@crzyruskie86]

"If I don't tuck in, I can't do over 80." -Chase Me: good thing I live in So-Cal where it seems like no matter what time you travel or where you go there is horrendous traffic that never warrants that speed. All seriousness though I love the car shots because I can check your riding position for each bike and see how it is, so thank you for that.

[@jakejudson8578]

this is for someone with no experience. low power is a good thing for new riders. your second bike should have some power.

[@sacredprovenance5451]

low power is good for new riders but the fact that the suzuki is the heaviest of the popular low cc sport bikes just makes it way too slow. a 300cc or 400cc should be perfectly fine for a new rider. A 250cc that feels as heavy as a 600cc is not good for new riders. (at least in America)

[@jakejudson8578]

@@sacredprovenance5451 i have a ninja 250. prolly a way better bike than the suzuki. I was glad i didnt have much power wen i was trying to figure out the clutch in traffic.

[@sacredprovenance5451]

Jake Judson oh I’m not saying 250’s don’t have enough power, I’m more specifically talking about the Suzuki. 250cc is great for new riders but that Suzuki just seems a bit too slow and I feel that all the other 250s are better.

[@joana2331]

Yass

[@alexc2826]

Hm: WTF I’ve bought the cheapest 250cc bike, why is it not as powerful as $15K liter bike?

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

LOL! I know. Ridiculous review.

[@patq1924]

@@MagicRoosterBluesBand @Alex C how is it ridiculous? He never made those claims. It crawls foward, can't keep up with traffic, more expensive, is heavier. All of these are objectively bad things about this bike. Stop trying to defend a bad product

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

@@patq1924 it's a beginner's bike. It's a great commuter, gets 80mpg, super smooth engine, $1000 cheaper than the rest, 5 year warranty. Holds 70mph all day. Want to go faster, get something bigger than a 250. The reviewer is an idiot.

[@patq1924]

@@MagicRoosterBluesBand in what planet is it that much cheaper. You can legit get a new Ninja 400 for 400 dollars more. There is nothing going for this bike compared to spending a knats ass more on a superior bike.

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

@@patq1924 not in Canada you can't. The Ninja 400 is $2000 more over here. There is no comparison in price.

[@NotSoKrazee77]

Dealer by me was selling these last year right after they came out for $2200. Sooooo happy I spent the 5500 on the Ninja. Crazy fun to ride and plenty of power for my commute.

[@Marcos0ne]

Yup, the 400 actually has some get up and go, can't keep up with a 5.0 mustang till about 95-100

[@Marcos0ne]

Can*

[@brianrenteria9181]

A dealer is selling a ninja 400 2020 for 4K plus taxes and stuff. Should I buy it? Or save 2k and get this one?

[@NotSoKrazee77]

@@brianrenteria9181 get the 400. Still love mine

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

@@brianrenteria9181 Depends how you ride. If you are doing mostly interstate 80mph riding then get the 400. If you are under 200 pounds then get the GSX250R.

[@UtoyOnWheels]

That 85 per hour was on 1st gear only. You can't fool me bro.

[@mkviz]

You're going 80-85 mph which is speeding. It has plenty of speed.

[@93mlo]

Not when everyone is doing 80 as standard speed in California in their cars

[@EVILTHETURTLE]

If it's so hard to turn and inspires no confidence, then how can Vroomski rip it in the twisties like it's nothing?

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

It's not hard to turn. This guy can't ride or is too heavy for the bike.

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

@@danschwanke5492 Exactly. This bike is literally the same price as a Grom in Canada. Just did a 800km (500 mile) weekend trip fully loaded with the GSX250R on the coastal highways of British Columbia and it performed flawlessly. Best cheap commuter/touring bike on the market (in Canada at least).

[@sonh788]

Still boggles me when I watch this and see he compares a 250 vs 300 and complain how it's slower. Bro they're all reliable and cheap. For every day trouble free riding . Not track weapons and they're still better than Harleys 😂

[@hellsangelbio]

I actually own this bike and bought it brand new 2018 model, it is my first bike and I chose it because I am preferable to Suzuki, though I did look into the other bikes, but for me with daily commute, this bike is plenty to zip around local roads. The weight is honestly reassuring for me and the brakes after wearing in do grip better, at first they were a little sloppy, but the gas tank is great that I can at times go up to two weeks before needing to refill and I have plenty of fun tossing the bike around and with the weight I like how I don't feel like I'm going to break the bike and my movements need to be deliberate, especially when it's windy the bike feels very planted. By no means is it perfect and I would never take the bike on a highway, to me it just doesn't seem like it's made for that, but I've held my own even when I've been out cruising with the local groups and some Harley's.

[@jamesballard6564]

If memory serves this bike has a steel frame rather than aluminum. That alone makes it great for newbies who are likely to drop it. It also adds stability. You made a wise choice.

[@hellsangelbio]

@jamesballard6564 wonderful thing too. Speaking of dropping. My bike did get damaged, and unlike most of the other bikes I believe in this category. The replacement parts are cheap, like super cheap. The adjustor winced when he saw that the faring was damaged, and then was laughing almost in tears when he told me that they would be replacing the whole left side of the bike and that the most expensive part was the damaged and bent kickstand that was slat double the price of the faring, and I think he said the faring was something like $30

[@yohangutlieb3910]

Anyone watching this video with a sense of inquiry should first check out the engine specs that these small bikes put out. A 250cc and a roughly 26 BHP Suzuki vs 40+ BHP bikes nearing 400 cc is a big divide! That Suzuki is meant for emerging markets, mostly ridden on congested roads by a much younger customer buying his/her first bike on a budget. It isn't meant for American highways! All the previous bikes that he has reviewed cost thrice as much in some of these targeted markets. So I might as well bring out the Suzuki B-King and crap all over the KTM, Kawasaki or whatever in the sub 500 cc class but then again how much am I being paid to troll?

[@beningarfield6545]

Well said. He could also compare the Ninja 400 to a CBR1000RR and then whine about how slow the Kawasaki is by comparison.

[@bryanbond3886]

There u go he says not a fan of suzuki. . Everything he said is completely inaccurate I can change lanes with one hand i'm 200 lb my son is 150 and it pulls fine down the highway with both of us I ride it to work and as far as being heavier yes it's heavier but I love heavier on the highway you don't get blown around this man is a Suzuki hater he should not be allowed to give his opinion what he completely come out and said he don't like Suzuki I'm 51 years old I've owned every kind of bike there is sport bikes 1000 750 600 all different brands and of course it's a 250 but it'll pull you down the highway no problem 75 miles per hour is 9000 RPM and as everybody knows that's not high on a small cc bike it's not straining

[@Brancovtn65]

Good job, Chase. Provoking Suzuki to make another 4 cylinder 250cc bike by criticizing this bike is the right thing to do.

[@ventisette.]

Every Jap manufacturer needs to bring them back, not just Kawasaki. Maybe Aprilia too if they feel crazy enough, imagine a mini RSV4...

[@kirbyswarp]

I honestly like how it looks,especially in that blue gradient. I'm a sucker for color gradients, but I think it looks good in other colors too. Too bad that it's the least powerful and also the heaviest...

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I'm kind of surprised the top speed on this bike is only 85. My old 2007 Ninja 250 could hit 100 with me on it and I weigh 200 lb.

[@Brklyn-dd9yo]

Sounds like a good beginners bike to me

[@adamschannel8685]

Hey bud I’m not a fan of smaller bikes either. But I know you’d be definitely helping out new riders with bikes like these. In Australia and England learners aren’t permitted to ride bikes about 650cc so they have to ride these little bikes (for 3 years) before they can even think about upgrading

[@censored4christ162]

I just think trail 125 needed to be traik 250 6speed cruise control go hard stay hard amirite imagine a grom with that.

[@yorgenibnstrangle3072]

It actually looks nice in my opinion. I would still get this as a first bike.

[@StratfordWingRider]

It looks decent enough on paper, until you notice the SOHC, 2 valve motor (why Suzuki?) which means it isn’t going to rev and the dry weight is high for the class. It’s a shame, it’s quite an eye catching bike.

[@ammarharith5512]

Yeah, but there are some idiots who would defend the bike for its lack of outstanding capability other than fuel economy. You guys are boring AF, by the way.

[@butsargeee]

The only thing I’ll never forget ever is that Chase is 5’10

[@sirgonkdroid6678]

But Sargeee this

[@michaelhayward107]

Chase can you do a review on the 2020 Kawasaki ZX-25R 250cc In-line-4 when it comes out. Would like your opinion on this bike as the hype around this motorcycle is high.

[@OddBallPerformance]

Chances of that bike coming to the U.S. are slim to none. MSRP in US Dollars is over 9 grand, and no matter how good it is, very few people in N. America will shell out FZ09 and Z900 money for a 250 and they know it.

[@MrCarGuy]

@@OddBallPerformance There is very little to no public data available about perceptions of 250cc I4s in the US. If they do the research now that the community is aware of it, a case may be made.

[@RoadUser_Motovlog]

@@OddBallPerformance sadly i believe it's only for the asian market..i was doing some research on that here in italy, they didn't even bring that to EICMA..i HOPE it's not asian specific..fingers crossed

[@CheapskateMotorsports]

@@RoadUser_Motovlog that bike would absolutely destroy the rest of the a2 segment. These companies seem to have no idea that for us Europeans a 250cc is a first "big" bike and an R3 shouldn't feel like a beginner bike compared to an R125. *WE NEED AN INLINE 4 250 WITH AN A2 RESTRICTOR IN EUROPE PLZ KAWASAKIIIII*

[@OddBallPerformance]

@@MrCarGuy very little data on 250 inline 4 engines, but a ton of data on sub 400cc sales as a whole, excluding the Grom, is reason enough. It MAY be possible, and I sure hope it happens, but I don't have much hope.

[@rrocco09]

I'm sure there's alot of people that own this bike that have a much different opinion

[@Fearless154]

Why would you own such a garbage bike unless you're some dying hard fan of suzuki. My friend bought this as her's first bike because she wanted to start on 250cc and gsxr1000 is her's dream bike and so far she hates everything about the bike. I ridden it too and there is legit not a single good thing about this bike. Grom feels torquer and faster i'm not even kidding. Handling wise too it's nimble nor it likes to corner. I don't know what sukuzi were thinking.

[@rrocco09]

I don't own a gsx 250 I have a 750 and it's amazing and I'm not a fan boy it's opinions I'm sure there's people that like it

[@rrocco09]

Did I say I had one

[@mintysquinty2989]

First generation ninja 250s are better than this bike.

[@rrocco09]

So you have or had one? I'm not saying it is or isn't good I'm saying don't go by someone else's opinion unless you have it or had it yourself

[@OneRichMofo]

How is it not the cheapest?

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

It is the cheapest by far.

[@bryanbond3886]

I own that bike and I've had everything from 1000 750s 600 and I weigh 200 lb it'll carry you down the highway at 75 miles per hour with no problems and my sunrise on the back sometimes and he's 150 so that is 350 lb and it carries just down the highway no problem and people who don't understand weight I'd rather have a heavier bike a heavier bike on the highway is more stable than a light bike this guy just hates it he's all about power

[@mitchelrice6837]

why do you talk so negative, not like its completely trash bike.

[@niklasklein6931]

It really is

[@mitchelrice6837]

Niklas Klein I Have a GSX-R 750 Now And I Realise The 250 Is Deff Trash asf 😂😂😂😂

[@niklasklein6931]

@@mitchelrice6837 Hell yea bro! Congrats on your bike. Im getting a new Ninja 400 in the next 2-3 months. I have to get an entirely new license for car and motorcycle since I just moved states. 😂

[@Merkaba954]

This bike is most definitely meant for an Indian/SE Asian market for sure. They couldn't possibly sell many of those in America. And yes chase you are right about Atlanta traffic and freeway driving. Interstate 20 inside tha Atlanta city limits is a 50mph zone and the flow of traffic iit's about 70-75

[@WhisperOfDeath2]

To be honest, I feel you are extremely biased when you do these reviews. I have not ridden this particular bike but it seems you pretty much disliked everything, including things that are unreasonable, like the the top speed. I mean, 85 mph is NORMAL for a 250. What did you expect exactly? 150 mph? Then you rode the wrong bike. This bike is not meant for highways, it's meant for inner city rides and it's almost always a way to help new riders learn how to ride. You need to try to remain more biased with these reviews. What you said might actually be true, but the way you say it, sounds like you are biased. It seemed like you wouldnt like the bike before you started riding it. It seemed you wouldn't like the highway test, before you conduct the highway test. See what I mean? The point you are making about feeling uncomfortable while leaning or maneuvering the bike, I kinda feel you're right! The bike does seem a bit lazy.

[@mt09madness]

To be fair it's a Suzuki... 🤣😂🤣

[@WhisperOfDeath2]

@@mt09madness can't argue with you there! I'm more of a yamaha and kawasaki man myself!

[@iKennectz]

85mph is not normal for a 250, how would that make sense when you can hit 85 on the 125cc version which has half the power...

[@joana2331]

Right

[@fanlixia3044]

really good testing, but I wanna say this bike is the best 250cc sport bike in china, the price also really good in china, because this bike is made in china, other 3 bikes need to pay income tax, so the price of Kawasaki , Honda , Yamaha is about $7000 or more, so this bike currently is one of the best choice in china.

[@Aniketshyam]

not really defending the bike but americans will never like low end centric bike... this bike has no top end but has an absolutely awesome low and mid range...sucks in american roads but you will really appreciate it in traffic ...cities like london or anyother city from india...

[@najirban]

Obviously not for the budget sport tourer for you! Lol. It might work for me price+ mpg wise. Needs an exhaust mod, tune and sprocket change. Also nobody will steal it. Win

[@MrCyclee]

I like this bike though. Its crazy how different oir opinions are. Ive rented one and riden it around l.a for a while.

[@Fearless154]

But why? It's good that you enjoy it but it's by far the most inferior bike from the category. Have you tried other bikes as well?

[@MrCyclee]

@@Fearless154 ive ridden all of them except the rc 390 but i think ot comes down to chase and i have wildly different taste in bikes. I prefer longer heavier bikes seems lile he only cares for light and nimble. But the gsx250 was fun to ride and having it pinned around town was a blast the display os great and to me personally shifting left and right was easy and didn't feel as heavy as he makes it, all be it the r3 handles much better the gsx wasnt a horrible experiance(to me) like he always makes it. On the highway in california from Costa mesa to torrance roughly 30 miles or so felt great.

[@MC-Racing]

Can't wait for the testdrive of the Kawa ZX25R :-D

[@jessaphillips2846]

listepikster we don’t get those in the US

[@MC-Racing]

@@jessaphillips2846 I don't think that it had been decided yet, it's a 2020 model 😉

[@chinmoysamal6479]

@@jessaphillips2846 Kawasaki is globally launching dat model. Dats means You will seeing this beast at your respective Market showroom.

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

@@jessaphillips2846 They unveiled it at the Tokyo Motor Show recently. Luckily, there is a chance it will come to the US.

[@conwayfiddy4908]

Dude I need to see videos on that bike

[@EVILTHETURTLE]

It’s the best looking bike in the segment by far.

[@joshuaholmes7929]

EVILTHETURTLE Not even close the R3 is.

[@jacquesgallant8358]

I own a CBR 250r and from this review the CBR is truly more impressive

[@Cog-pd3qn]

I have this bike after getting back into the hobby. It was more of a budgetary constraint, and I would say everything he said is accurate. It’s both sluggish and hard to turn. It’s the nicest looking in its class as one positive in my opinion, and it is easy to work on.

[@AldoFelt]

looks beautiful, looks fast. Beginers bike

[@MrRtHemi]

It’s basically a moped wrapped in sports bike

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

@@MrRtHemi Have you ridden on one? Didn't think so. You have no clue.

[@MrRtHemi]

@@MagicRoosterBluesBand sorry I don’t ride girls bike.

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

@@MrRtHemi So in other words you have no clue.

[@MrRtHemi]

@@MagicRoosterBluesBand I ride zxr6 I don’t need to ride a slow ass 250cc bike. Those are for riders like you.

[@ParadiseBiker]

Maybe a couple years ago competing with the kawasaki 250 this bike would be a good buy.. But now since the market has grown I guess that's why its not classified as "good"

[@joshuaholmes7929]

Paradise Biker kawi is bringing back the 250

[@ParadiseBiker]

@@joshuaholmes7929 really? Why would they in a market that prefers the 300 more so the 400

[@joshuaholmes7929]

Paradise Biker Don’t know it’s gonna be the zx25

[@iberian21]

So not good for irresponsible traffic violations. Got it 👌🏻

[@jasquerotte9151]

EXACTLY, if you're a beginner and don't need all that speed it's perfectly fine

[@Gofr5]

Highway speed limits around most areas in Canada is a scant 60mph, so you could get away with it. Though most people do 70-80 still.

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

This bike is literally the same price as a Grom in Canada. Just did a 800km (500 mile) weekend trip fully loaded with the GSX250R on the coastal highways of British Columbia and it performed flawlessly. Best cheap commute/touring bike on the market (|in Canada at least).

[@blatherama]

New Wrecked Bike Rebuild concept: Take a bike you hate and turn it into a dream bike.

[@johncorbin5332]

Why are people always so suprised when they get on a 250 and it doesn't do 0 - 60 in 3.5 seconds? Its a 250, you don't have to worry about highway speeds, very few highways have speed limits over 80 mph which these bikes are perfectly capable of doing.

[@mrnobodytheuser2950]

I love the styling of the Bike its a Beauty, just wish it was a 300-500 range.

[@sonh788]

Think people expect the 300 cc bikes to be mini racers when they're designed for everyday city community and low cost riding

[@DomyDrummer]

Hey Chase don‘t think that we have forgotten how you wrecked that fans Panigale few years ago

[@deps4]

Dude what you mean 85 is not enough. The higher speed limit I saw is 75

[@FSJDM]

The straight up disappointment in your voice 😂😂😂

[@Masblaster]

That down shift with no slipper clutch might have caused the rear to act up.

[@devonnobles1083]

This bike only sucks because it's priced like a 400. But you can find a brand new one for like 2k below keep because they don't sell. At that price would you rather have a Hyosung?

[@carlosocatavious3363]

Too many people unfortunately don't get the fun of small displacement bikes and small caliber guns, cheap reliable fun.

[@ammarharith5512]

*Not this bike.*

[@MrPagro21]

I test ride it enough power and torque. I live in the uk and it's very fun to ride.💗

[@F14tomcat21]

definitely not good bike for US market but good enough for asian countries highway legal speed limit here is just 100kph.. i rate this bike 8

[@normanschlongdongovic4124]

To be frank,I prefer the R3 or the Indonesian two cylinders 250cc CBR-RR

[@traxxashater]

Honda rebel 250. ~18 hp. Very slow to accelerate, tops out 75-85, best selling starter bike ever. Was made for 30 years before changing anything about it. Obviously, speed isn't everything, it's not really anything for a beginner unless you're overconfident and ready for a trip to the ER. If that's the case, start out on a 600. Why are starter bikes needing to be faster and faster? So you won't be bored and you'll keep it longer? If it's not at least a 600, you'll wanna move up to one within a few months anyways. That's how beginner's usually are. Don't shit on something that has been proven to work for so many years.

[@hermes-stanlvu4116]

I’d say it’s a great beginner sport bike, not to fast but not too lightweight

[@magicboxhobbies8902]

You do understand it is a 250cc bike, right?

[@joshuaholmes7929]

Magic Box Hobbies You do understand that even the old Cbr 250’s and ninja 250’s had more power, were lighter, and turned better.

[@jaredshelton4718]

@@joshuaholmes7929 Ha! No.

[@joshuaholmes7929]

Jared Shelton yes actually they did

[@jaredshelton4718]

@@joshuaholmes7929 Sorry, they actually didn't.

[@1993dragonite]

here in india we have the gsx250f which is a single cylinder producing 26.5php 22.7nm and it costs about 2600usd ...weighs 157kgs, own one and i love it

[@hardik4819]

Well I do have to agree with him Yamaha r15(150cc) that's nearly half the size of the engine in this bike does 155km/h. P.s 87 mph is 140kmph

[@xorbe2]

USA doesn't get a single 125cc or 150cc sportsbike. This Suzuki is the only 250 we get, and nobody buys them, because it's 400 lbs. Has to be _more_ cc than 150.0 to be freeway legal here, so 125/150 (aka 124.9 and 149.9) will never come here.

[@Trabi777]

To give you an idea of how "unfair" you compare these bikes, gsx250r costs 4K euro, r3 costs 6K euro

[@Trabi777]

Also instead of paying 6K for an r3, why not pay 7-8K for a 650cc at that point ! (cbr500r is also the same price as the r3)

[@RicckDinizz]

when i saw the stats for this bike i was like "chase is really being mad to this little baby" but then i watched the video and now i understand him

[@bryanbond3886]

Its a good bike

[@No-ze7ne]

Damn only 85mph? I hit 112 on my ninja 300. Seems like Suzuki didn’t put in any effort

[@victorw5796]

Oh my goodness. A 250cc bike that can't keep up with liter bikes. Who would have guessed. I for one am shocked, Shocked I tell you :P

[@rafaeltavares6928]

It's an ok bike. There are some 125cc bikes that go as fast as this bike, that's the bad side of it. The price to insure and other taxes are obviously higher than a 125

[@beotheguitarist]

I got my motorcycle license 10 years ago and never bought a motorcycle. I'm looking at the Suzuki GSX 250 or the Kawasaki Ninja 250. After seeing this review I'm looking more towards the Ninja. Is there anybody who likes this Suzuki 250?

[@htk0514]

I actually have one. It’s highly recommended motorcycle I have ever met. I also own CBR600RR but I don’t think it’s cheap or boring at all.

[@jamesballard6564]

Hard to turn means stable for new ruders. Exactly what this bike is for.

[@anonym5510]

I had an ol 2010 ninja 250 and it did highways fine, in Canada highways are 90-10 km/h and my 250 maxed out at 160 km/h

[@isaacalvarado123]

I've been waiting for this one for very specific reasons lol.

[@24_Hotrod]

I own this bike as a new rider and I do not like this bike. On normal roads its okay, but especially on the highway this bike is annoying to deal with. If you prefer the Yamaha's or Ninjas I definitely recommend trying those over this bike. Its quite disappointing for me going down the highway not even able to pass cars. I seriously don't recommend this bike especially if you're gonna be on the highway.

[@yorkshireman6650]

Suzuki 250 GSXR it seems to me it’s very underwhelming and too heavy for a small bike i live in England West Yorkshire hi way speed here is 70 mph i ride a 83 Honda 250 super dream is a good city bike for me it puts a smile on my face

[@ASH-kj1di]

you're completely missing the point here. We need a strong and healthy 250cc class consisting of sporty bikes with the output of what the GSX250R/Ninja 250, and the CBR250r had (all 3 really close to each other) Learning to ride a motorcycle is more than just passing a 5 minute test around some pylons. Throttle control, counter steering, lean angles, proper braking technique, etc are far easier to learn on a less powerful bike. You can make mistakes and not pay too hard of a price. At the same time, there's nothing wrong with keeping the adrenaline glands in check for a while, too many inexperienced riders have way too much power at their untrained right wrist. I've seen this movie before, our "starter" bikes will all be 400cc bikes capable of sub 5 second 0-60 times and 160mph top speeds. What's the point? Might as well get your permit and jump right on a 600 and be that guy i see everday who has no idea how to take a corner because you're scared. This bike and it's ouput and weight are right there with any 250 made to conform to todays emission standards. As a community we need sporty looking 250cc motorcycles to be applauded, and whenever possible, to recommend them as starter bikes. We would have much better riders out there, and we should all want that.

[@dantereynolds5269]

I have the 2018 version of this bike and it appears to be the exact same as the one that you tested. This bike is definitely not as fast as the R3 or Ninja 300 that my friends owned. It is not made for the highway at all, 55 is okay but when the rate of traffic is going 70 you won't have any power to maneuver in the case of an emergency. Also on windy days or near semis you will feel like you are being pushed/sucked from your lane. The top speed that I have ever achieved is 87 MPH it was on a straight shot with no interference, the bike was redlined and vibrating the entire time which made my hands feel numb . With all of that being said, I learned how to ride comfortably on this bike, I have never really been one for having to go the fastest. When I was in California this bike was fine in town and I never had any problems. Currently I am looking into either getting a CBR 500, Ninja 400, or Ninja 650 so that I can use the bike for commuting on the interstate with the ability to move when I need it to. I appreciate the honest review, this bike was very useful for me over the last two years but I think that it is for a very specific user.

[@michaelphillips1959]

great ride , the bike handles like a dream i have the same bike in motogp setup with lots of additional spec,really love my ride and i have been riding for 42 years...so im no spring chicken, keep up the good work lad

[@alandemorias]

I am getting mine (matte black) in 4 days!

[@POOFAYMANN]

I was dying when he couldnt catch that truck 😂

[@laurieman55mccabe59]

look ok to me good bike looks good enough power for me on nz roads i took my 250 cbf on the motoer way went ok took over few trucks , i like it , many new riders make the mistake getting big bike heaps of power , and killing them selfs

[@rokinz3270]

Test rode this last week, I liked it as it was comfortable and familiar like my old Ninja 250 after 5 years of not riding. The big but I have with it is that on paper there are better bikes to be had for similar money . Also it’s fucking heavy

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

This bike is literally the same price as a Grom in Canada.

[@Aziz_Fiji]

Bought one and used it for three weeks and I got rid of it tbh it sucks specially on the highway if you’re trying to pass other cars

[@betofazzo]

I think this is a Katana 250 style bike not Gsxr.

[@sofaskate]

Calling a bike pathetic because it doesn't accelerate like a 300cc or a 400cc is pretty questionable; this bike was made for multiple markets, and seeing that Asia needs bikes under 250cc for a tax bracket issue. Besides, going 75 on the interstate is plenty(?)

[@dannyawesome1149]

Sounds like Suzuki tried to build a gsx grom

[@UFOsUseLightBendingCamoflague]

It would be way cool if it was like 2700 out the door. It could definitely be a play bike.

[@Dylzhaar]

@@UFOsUseLightBendingCamoflague the MSRP is high, but lots of dealers are selling these brand new for less than $3,000. Lowest I've seen for a brand new one is $2,200. Makes it a lot more appealing when you look at it like that.

[@joshuaholmes7929]

Dylzhaar meaning they’re only making money if they sell a lot.

[@alphacapo]

This bike is better than grom in every way. And same street price

[@jackryan4313]

@@Dylzhaar yea, same here. I was seeing 4500 msrp and then this dealer near me has a 750 rebate and 300 discount anyways. Soooo I was excited for that reason alone😂

[@ladyjjheather]

85mph is plenty to comfortably ride on motorways here as ours are 70mph. my 125 i can get to 69 full throttle.....good job i cant ride on motorways due to the licence i have.

[@ladyjjheather]

@@skrebzilla10th I cant ride on motorways anyway im only on a CBT. I dont need the motorway cos everywhere ive been its been easier to avoid it. I dont feel comfortable on my 125 on some of the 60 roads ive been on but when i get my full licence i will defiantly get a bigger bike. just havent got the money to do my DAS yet.

[@Sss12698]

I test rode it and it felt amazing my first bike was a ninja 400 but the 250 was pretty solid if u get one used for 2,500 Good for high schoolers

[@jd5k]

Suzuki needs to revise this bike. It is a failure. tbh. The Gixxer 250 single makes more sense. Lightweight, good handling and decent power.

[@ammarharith5512]

Totally agree. It has weak engine (2-valves SOHC what!?), it weighs a ton for a 250cc, and it doesn't come with any bells and whistles, not even a USD fork or assist & slipper clutch. Needs a whole lot of improvement.

[@clarkebillyjoed.bsrtiiid2472]

I'm a Suzuki fanboy but. Honestly I don't know what Suzuki was thinking doing this to the gsxr series

[@JessicaSimonson1976]

All your dislikes are selling points for me. The bike is not tiny in size only in displacement. The New 2022 Blue, V twin, fuel injected, ABS GSX250r and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 are as big as bikes as you need.

[@insertnamehere001]

It's more a sport-tourer than a supersport, you're disliking it because you're expecting it to be something it's not. A sport-tourer benefits from being less manuverable.