Suzuki GSX-R250 patent pics leaked

Patent images of the upcoming Suzuki 250cc motorcycle has been posted online by MCN. We had reported in 2015 that Suzuki has plans to develop a new 250cc motorcycle. Pictures of a full-faired Suzuki motorcycle was posted online but since then there has been no news about the particular motorcycle. But the above patent images exactly matches to the 250cc Suzuki bike that was spotted on the production line. The new motorcycle will be christened as the Suzuki GSX-R250 in the international market mostly while in India it might be called Suzuki Gixxer 250. From the patent picture it is clearly visible that the Suzuki GSX-R250’s design is clearly inspired from its litre-class sibling the GSX-R1000. The sporty tank, chiselled tank and the edgy tail section make the new Suzuki bike visually attractive. The full-faired design language should appeal to the youngsters who will be the main target audience for the bike. 

All though details regarding the powerplant aren’t clear but we expect the new motorcycle to be powered by a 250cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder motor to develop around 25Ps of peak power. The powerplant will be mated to a 6-speed transmission. The Suzuki GSX-R250 is a sports tourer like the Honda CBR250R and not a track focused machine like the KTM RC200. The raised clip-on handlebar and centre-set footpeg should result in a sporty yet comfortable riding posture for highway riding.

The frame for the upcoming bike looks similar to the unit found on the Suzuki Gixxer sold in India. The diamond type unit is suspended on telescopic front forks and a monoshock unit at the rear. We can expect the Suzuki GSX-R250 to be unveiled by late 2016 with a possible India launch by 2017. It will compete against the Honda CBR250R and the KTM RC200 in our two-wheeler market.