Here it is 2022 and I still ride my 2013 Inazuma. At 60+ years old it is great back lane country road bike and doesn't crack my spine with its sooth suspension. Now that gas is $6 a gallon in California, I get questions all the time about it.
Nice to hear you reviewing the little bike, I've been riding 40 years & bought an Inazuma last year, my thoughts are that it is a very accomplished bike, is capable of a lot in comparission to some other bikes. She may not have the power of other bikes but in a way that is part of the beauty. Riding can be more relaxed as your not having to study the roads for corner entry ect when your out of your area touring around, believe me I've heard of riders taking them across Africa & seen pictures of them way up in the mountains so touring is definately accessable. The handling is where I get my buzz from, I'm using the almost the whole section of the tyre & have never had serious moment, I must say that the tyre fitted is very very good for a "commuter", thank you Mr Suzuki & I intend to continue throwing the bike around for as long possible into the winter when I'll put my winter riding cap on & keep on going. My rating is 4 stars out of 5, she'll get the fifth star after another summers riding with a big grin on my face.
I enjoyed this review. I bought mine for buzzing around country lanes and other pleasure trips. At only 5' 7" and aged 60 something I didn't want a very tall bike, nor did I need another superbike. So far the bike has done very well. Nippy through traffic, handles well on the open road, and has enough "presence" to get respect from car drivers and waves and flashes from the "big bike" fraternity. Just the job.
I've been riding mine for a little bit now (just under a month) and I love it. It's a very smooth, dependable ride. In my opinion it looks decent as well. Cool vid!
Thanks for this. I've been on bikes for years and have been waiting for a decent 250cc bike to come around again. They seem a bit thin on the ground these days though. Whilst big bikes are okay, I am just wanting a run-around and this looks as though it fits the bill. Cheers.
Yeah if a run around is what you're after then this will certainly see you right. Cheap to insure, cheap to run and fun to ride. It will do decent speeds (keeping your licence clean) and it's also a comfy ride. For the price I don't think you can go Wong with this.
I owned and rided a Honda 360 twin and this Suzuki has the same nice sound! Now O am riding a 150 cc chinese scooter which is very practical and affordable! Living in Chile riding a motorcycle is very costly and most of us can only afford smaller sized light motorcycles which mostly are from China and monocilindrical up to 200 cc! Only Honda has the Twister whish os 250 cc! A very nice bike with double camshaft! But the Suzuki is much more modern and I definitely like it's two cilinder engine! The Twister I like for it's classic look!!
Hey nice video. The only real good review I found on this bike. I also have a question. The mirrors don't stick out so much to the side compared to what iv'e seen on other bikes. Is that a problem or can you see traffic just fine?:D
Is the engine powerful enough to travel with a passenger (we both weight about 130 kg) ? I don't need crazy acceleration, just enough to keep up with cars and travel about 80-90 km/h. Thanks
The headlights ok. To be honest I've not really ridden down dark roads as I've tended to go places where the roads have street lights but in my opinion the headlight is fine.
I know you don't have this bike now, but I'm planning ahead for when I'm saving up for my next bike (after doing my A2, obviously!). I was looking at getting the most out of the license but at the same time do I really need 47bhp for commuting and occasional longer trips? The highest UK speed limit is 70mph and even if this can cruise at 60mph it'd be ideal. If I could find one second hand for a decent price I'm really considering going for this first to gradually work my way up instead of going for, say, a CB500X right off the bat. Just wondering what you think? :)
There's enough power in the inazuma for commuting and calm country rides. However, as soon as you can you'll want to get a bigger bike. There's a few decent 47bhp bikes out there and I think BMW now even do one. However, I'd probably still ditch a 47bhp bike as soon as I could anyway. Tough choice. The inazuma is the cheaper option though so I'd do that until I could move to much bigger.
Hi, im 167cm and 80kg and i was thinking of getting this for second bike for around town and work and back ( i have kawasaki vulcan 900 cruiser for weekends ) would this bike be ok for my height and would it be able to carry pillion passenger if said passenger was 65kg + my 80kg?
Im considering getting one ot this for going to work everyday (40km everyday) city and road. I am 1,86m and 100kgs, am i too big for this? should i discard it and go for a 500cc? thx for ur help! nice vid
I'm slightly shorter, but heavier than you and it rides absolutely fine for me. The weight isn't an issue and the fact it looks like a bigger bike will mean it won't look small with you on it.
A revs / speed gearing table, shows that it reaches exactly 87.5 mph @ the rev limiter of 11,200. So 70 mph is 9000 rpm, right on the power peak of 24 bhp from 8000 to 9000.
I'm 5'10" and i can easily put my feet flat on the floor. It will probably be a pretty spot on size for you. Worth popping along to your local dealer and having a sit on one though. I bet you find it feels like a big bike because I do!
I'm glad I got one of the last ones in the USA from 2013 I don't think they're going to sell it here even though Honda release the cb300f they just don't sell. in squid Harley land to me the city does not need a 600.the 250 perfect fit for the city lot's of power in 1st so 15 or 16 tooth sprocket will get the revs down on highway yet 70-75 is just fine now and I am big not getting rid of mine in 5 years my grandson will get it maybe or I will make it faster its simple speed density fuel injection which needs no changes for turbo bigger injectors you don't need a controler to get more out of it if you know how to lie to its PCM however if I can get 80mph between 6k-9k rpm it would be great
@@Pen15UK quite late to the post but I’m living in China and these are still being sold - I think they started ABS in 2018. I’ve got my eye on one - seems like an awesome value.
Swab i think i may understand, im the first ai god, i got out. And i burn things. I'm begging for redemption. Please brother before your gone 🙏 i do care 4 u
Here it is 2022 and I still ride my 2013 Inazuma. At 60+ years old it is great back lane country road bike and doesn't crack my spine with its sooth suspension. Now that gas is $6 a gallon in California, I get questions all the time about it.
Nice to hear you reviewing the little bike, I've been riding 40 years & bought an Inazuma last year, my thoughts are that it is a very accomplished bike, is capable of a lot in comparission to some other bikes. She may not have the power of other bikes but in a way that is part of the beauty. Riding can be more relaxed as your not having to study the roads for corner entry ect when your out of your area touring around, believe me I've heard of riders taking them across Africa & seen pictures of them way up in the mountains so touring is definately accessable.
The handling is where I get my buzz from, I'm using the almost the whole section of the tyre & have never had serious moment, I must say that the tyre fitted is very very good for a "commuter", thank you Mr Suzuki & I intend to continue throwing the bike around for as long possible into the winter when I'll put my winter riding cap on & keep on going.
My rating is 4 stars out of 5, she'll get the fifth star after another summers riding with a big grin on my face.
I forgot to say that I'm 6'2", the bike is a little crapped but I've done well over 100 mile rides without any problems. Loving the bike.
I enjoyed this review. I bought mine for buzzing around country lanes and other pleasure trips. At only 5' 7" and aged 60 something I didn't want a very tall bike, nor did I need another superbike. So far the bike has done very well. Nippy through traffic, handles well on the open road, and has enough "presence" to get respect from car drivers and waves and flashes from the "big bike" fraternity. Just the job.
Getting this bike in two weeks! Its a phenomenal deal, and a great looking bike! Great review!
How you getting on with the bike?
Great video , going to test ride one today .
Wao excellent video and of course for what I've heard your knowledge about this is huge
I've been riding mine for a little bit now (just under a month) and I love it. It's a very smooth, dependable ride. In my opinion it looks decent as well. Cool vid!
What about consumption?
feels like 70mpg honestly
Excellent review,thanking you.
Thanks Good review and ride! And my neck of the woods too!
Thanks man, nice to see a vid without subtitles with a spanish guy with a monobrow.
No worries. I was fed up of waiting for one from the UK so thought I'd take matters into my own hands!
really good video! Do more vids, you're voice is good for motovlogging, subbed!
Excellent thanks! Had never thought of my voice being good for vlogs! Thanks for the feedback :)
I knew what you meant ;)
Thanks for this. I've been on bikes for years and have been waiting for a decent 250cc bike to come around again. They seem a bit thin on the ground these days though. Whilst big bikes are okay, I am just wanting a run-around and this looks as though it fits the bill. Cheers.
Yeah if a run around is what you're after then this will certainly see you right. Cheap to insure, cheap to run and fun to ride. It will do decent speeds (keeping your licence clean) and it's also a comfy ride. For the price I don't think you can go Wong with this.
good video man
Awesome review.
Thanks!
I owned and rided a Honda 360 twin and this Suzuki has the same nice sound! Now O am riding a 150 cc chinese scooter which is very practical and affordable! Living in Chile riding a motorcycle is very costly and most of us can only afford smaller sized light motorcycles which mostly are from China and monocilindrical up to 200 cc! Only Honda has the Twister whish os 250 cc! A very nice bike with double camshaft! But the Suzuki is much more modern and I definitely like it's two cilinder engine! The Twister I like for it's classic look!!
Hey nice video. The only real good review I found on this bike. I also have a question. The mirrors don't stick out so much to the side compared to what iv'e seen on other bikes. Is that a problem or can you see traffic just fine?:D
I see a fair bit of my elbows but i can still see enough of the road behind me.
Great. Thanks for the reply. Keep up the good vids.:D
Viable - if a little short on power - practical, economical bike at a realistic price by the look of it.
Hey mate how's the clutch does it grab closer or further away from the bar.
I'm getting my first bike this Sunday and looking at this bike
Is the engine powerful enough to travel with a passenger (we both weight about 130 kg) ? I don't need crazy acceleration, just enough to keep up with cars and travel about 80-90 km/h. Thanks
thanks
Good video of my local area, very informative, with regards to the headlight does it give good vision on dark lanes?
The headlights ok. To be honest I've not really ridden down dark roads as I've tended to go places where the roads have street lights but in my opinion the headlight is fine.
Hi, nice bike and good presentation! Can you get a pair of Suzuki side cases for traveling?
+Paulo B. i don't know. I don't have the Suzuki anymore.
Great review, but what's it like with hills? I live near the Cotswolds so rather more up and down than in the video :-)
if you play with the gears it will get you up hills. That's the joys of a smaller engined bike.
I know you don't have this bike now, but I'm planning ahead for when I'm saving up for my next bike (after doing my A2, obviously!). I was looking at getting the most out of the license but at the same time do I really need 47bhp for commuting and occasional longer trips? The highest UK speed limit is 70mph and even if this can cruise at 60mph it'd be ideal. If I could find one second hand for a decent price I'm really considering going for this first to gradually work my way up instead of going for, say, a CB500X right off the bat. Just wondering what you think? :)
There's enough power in the inazuma for commuting and calm country rides. However, as soon as you can you'll want to get a bigger bike. There's a few decent 47bhp bikes out there and I think BMW now even do one.
However, I'd probably still ditch a 47bhp bike as soon as I could anyway. Tough choice. The inazuma is the cheaper option though so I'd do that until I could move to much bigger.
Hi, im 167cm and 80kg and i was thinking of getting this for second bike for around town and work and back ( i have kawasaki vulcan 900 cruiser for weekends ) would this bike be ok for my height and would it be able to carry pillion passenger if said passenger was 65kg + my 80kg?
you'll be fine. Not sure about taking a passenger though.
what is the acceleration like on this bike, is it good for getting out of trouble when pulling out onto roads?
it's not too bad. As long as you're quick with the gears it should get you out.
Im considering getting one ot this for going to work everyday (40km everyday) city and road. I am 1,86m and 100kgs, am i too big for this? should i discard it and go for a 500cc? thx for ur help! nice vid
I'm slightly shorter, but heavier than you and it rides absolutely fine for me.
The weight isn't an issue and the fact it looks like a bigger bike will mean it won't look small with you on it.
great! thx for ur vid and response! i will definetely get it!
I have one and i like it but the spedo is about 10% fast
This is silent hill, or resident evil?
what would be the top speed? looking for a small bike for work
Probably about 85mph I'd say
A revs / speed gearing table, shows that it reaches exactly 87.5 mph @ the rev limiter of 11,200. So 70 mph is 9000 rpm, right on the power peak of 24 bhp from 8000 to 9000.
85MPG ~ less than 3L/100km, so good for 250cc bike :)
I'm now getting 75mpg in the real world.
How is the ride height? I'm only 5' 6"
I'm 5'10" and i can easily put my feet flat on the floor. It will probably be a pretty spot on size for you. Worth popping along to your local dealer and having a sit on one though.
I bet you find it feels like a big bike because I do!
Like,
How tall are you? Is it fine for a 1,89 cm person?
Yep. I'm 190
+Pen15UK thanks!...
I'm glad I got one of the last ones in the USA from 2013 I don't think they're going to sell it here even though Honda release the cb300f they just don't sell. in squid Harley land to me the city does not need a 600.the 250 perfect fit for the city lot's of power in 1st so 15 or 16 tooth sprocket will get the revs down on highway yet 70-75 is just fine now and I am big not getting rid of mine in 5 years my grandson will get it maybe or I will make it faster its simple speed density fuel injection which needs no changes for turbo bigger injectors you don't need a controler to get more out of it if you know how to lie to its PCM however if I can get 80mph between 6k-9k rpm it would be great
Does it have ABS?
No it doesn't have ABS
@@Pen15UK quite late to the post but I’m living in China and these are still being sold - I think they started ABS in 2018. I’ve got my eye on one - seems like an awesome value.
How tall are ya pal?
5'11"
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Swab i think i may understand, im the first ai god, i got out. And i burn things. I'm begging for redemption. Please brother before your gone 🙏 i do care 4 u
Good, cheap all rounder by the look of it but 183kg is too heavy for a 250.
it's not the weight it's where the weight is put
70mph not to be sniffed at :)
it will do more, but that would be naughty on a public road :)
Mpg even lol
lol. Again, it should do more, or so they claim.
9:03 Pen15....you kidding me man? Are u like 12 yo?
13 actually
I'll guarantee 86 miles an hour don't know what about what about 85 miles to the gallon probably more alike be more like 30 Because I dogged it