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2017 Suzuki GSX250R and V-Strom 250 Coming to the U.S.

The new Suzuki GSX250R and V-Strom 250 were first seen in October as they debuted at the Chinese International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition. This month they arrived at EICMA, which is more than enough to say they will be sold in Europe. However, no solid proof was found that they will cross the ocean in America... Until now!
2017 Suzuki GSX250R 1 photo
Photo: Suzuki
A closer inspection of one of Suzuki’s global press releases reveals that both bikes “will first be launched in China from the winter of 2016 and the summer of 2017, respectively, before being launched globally.”

So yes, European and American beginner riders, get your bank accounts ready next year if you want to ride a new small-displacement Suzuki. Or, you can get the new Burgman 400 maxi-scooter if you want to stay out of the wind and ride in a more comfortable position because that was confirmed too for the U.S.

For those who missed the news, the 2017 GSX250R is a stylish quarter-liter sportbike with daily ease of use in city riding and commuting. The redeveloped 248cc two-cylinder engine features less friction between moving parts, thus improving combustion efficiency and making it easier to control in low-to-midrange, where it will usually be standing in city traffic.

Moreover, the GSX250R has adopted a sporty styling which inherits Suzuki’s sportbike heritage, along with separate handlebars, and independent rider and passenger seats.

The V-Strom 250 is dedicated to new or returning adventure riders, combining touring comfort with daily ease of use. As a new V-Strom series model, it adopts a design image common to the series. The headlight design has a tough and strong image of outdoors. For more comfort in long-distance touring, the handlebar position offers a comfortable upright riding position, and a windscreen provides highly effective shielding.

The engine is the same 24hp unit for both the GSX250R and the V-Strom 250, and they come fitted with standard traditional forks, a single rear shock and steel swingarm as well as cast-aluminum multispoke rims.
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