GW250

Suzuki introduced this 250-class road motorcycle for China in 2012 as a new flagship model, with production handled through its joint venture in Changzhou. The nameplate was developed around a modern, upright naked-bike format and was positioned as a premium small-displacement road model rather than an entry-level commuter. Suzuki later used the same underlying machine in other markets under different names, including Inazuma and GSR250, while the GW250 designation remained associated with the Chinese and export-market identity. Over the years Suzuki expanded the lineup with related variants such as the GW250S, which added a half-faired touring-oriented treatment, but the core nameplate stayed tied to the original roadster theme. Available Suzuki parts listings indicate the GW250 run covered the 2013 through 2018 model years, making 2018 the final model year for this nameplate in the U.S. Suzuki accessories and parts ecosystem. The GW250 is remembered as part of Suzuki’s effort to bring a more substantial, big-bike-inspired look and feel to the global 250cc class, especially in Asian and emerging markets.