Suzuki line-up (2016 EICMA)
Suzuki has shown its small capacity lineup for
2017 with four new motorcycles showcased at the 2016 EICMA.
It was just last month that the Japanese
manufacturer presented its new GSX-R1000 flagship at Intermot, though now, with
models such as the new V-Storm 250, GSX-S125, GSX250R and the Burgman 400
showing up in Milano, Suzuki have taken their total number of new models for
the year up to 12.
Set to hit UK showrooms in the summer, the new
V-Storm 250 features a redesigned version of Suzuki's 248 cc parallel twin
engine, packing 25 PS at 8,000 rpm and 23.4 Nm of torque at 6,500
rpm.
It comes with a reverse-lit LCD instrument panel and
an integrated luggage system, though an additional top box is available from
Suzuki's accessory range. Its styling is similar to that of its larger
siblings, while its beak design and yellow color option paying homage to the
iconic DR-Z Dakar racer as well as the current RM-Z motocross range.
The GSX250R on the other hand was built specifically
to offer sharp, sporty looks as well as nimble performance and solid
ergonomics. It's supposed to perform best in the low to mid-range
where riders can enjoy the same amount of power and torque found in the V-Storm
250. It will be available sooner than the V-Storm, somewhere around late spring
2017.
Suzuki is now expanding their 125 market with its summer-bound naked
GSX-S125. It boasts class-leading power-to-weight ratio as well as
class-leading acceleration, and it's all because of its high-performance 125 cc
engine and 133 kg kerb weight. Similar to the rest of the GSX-R family, the GSX-S125
comes with rider information displayed on a full LCD dash, as well as a full
LED headlight and LED position lights.
Lastly, the Burgman 400, set to appear
in dealerships late in the spring. This 2017 model gets a comprehensive
restyling with sharp LED headlights and integrated LED position lights, just
like the GSX-S125. There's also a new upswept windscreen design for better
weather protection, a new stepped seat (20 mm thicker), new grab rails and a
fresh rear design adding to the slimmer, sharper appearance.
The maxi-scooter also features a lighter ABS unit,
increased frame rigidity, a new 15" front wheel, 12V DC outlet and 42
liters of under-seat storage.
