Service day for my Vstrom so I got this little TU 250 X as a loan bike for the day. It's a fantastic little thing which put a huge smile on my face! #suzuki #tu250x #review
Picked up a 2018 one with 4k on the clock and it's just like new. Wife is learning to ride and she loves it. I find it very relaxing to cruise around on - really does put a grin on your face. Great addition to the family
Wish I never sold mine. Best little city bike ever and fine for the odd weekend trip away. It as its own character without trying to be something its not.
This bike looks amazing. Sound is amazing. Its small so usage is low. I love that. But 120km/h is too slow for me. Here rhe highways are max 130km/h. The motor should at least make 140km/h. Preferably 150. You have any recommandations that look a like?
Yeah I remember trucks pushing my little TU around on the highway. I got it over 110 kmh with a 16 tooth sprocket. But really, it was its speed off the line in the city, ease of filtering, and ability to be parked perpendicular to curbs between two vehicles that made it great. I parked it behind dumpsters and other weird places. Really though, I did a lot of twisty countryside riding at 50-80 kmh and it was great fun. Fuel injection means it starts every time. I chose the TU over an old CB350 and I made the right choice. My only regret is giving it up for a Bonnie, I should have kept it and turned it into a cafe racer.
Rhombus Labs I’m about to do exactly that - I have a Triumph Street Twin right now and a street-legal Honda CT70...going to buy a TU250X in two days and make it into a cafe racer. Keeping the Street Twin for now and selling the CT70. I’m a disabled veteran and it’s getting difficult to move the Triumph around in parking lots anymore with my short inseam. I manage ok, but I’m injured to the point I can’t lift it anymore if my knee gives out and it falls. Should be a lot better with the 250. @Paddy Outback You sound a bit like John Shuttleworth...lol. Thanks for the video...
Presumably Suzuki took a number, 250, and built a bike around it. Simple strategies wear well. Also, being smaller than Kawa or Honda it is very smart to have a goodwill bike with which to keep maturing customers.
Fantastic vid! Cheers from Brooklyn NY. TU was my first bike. I went to a Sporty, then to a Bonnie. Sold her last year, got tired of wrestling her around the big bad city. Now I'm bikeless and feeling more old-lady-ish about wrangling 500lb bikes. Might have to revisit the TU, as long as I stay clear of the highway and 18 wheelers. I came across your video and you have me all excited; in an old-lady kinda way.
The TU is a fantastic bike for somewhere like Brooklyn. Light and so east to throw around. I'm returning to Melbourne later this year and I'm already looking at used ones! Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Haha, test-ride roulette is pretty cool! Was going to say it's a bit small for you alright! Saw your Simpsons reference on Facebook already! Brilliant! Your keys & phone were giving me a panic attack at 07:20 by the way! Are they secured in anyway or hanging out? :O Nice little test ride though man! Great point about small bikes being good craic! I still miss the auld Super Four at times but sure look. We all grow tired at some stage. The fact the TU 250 has a 12L tank and my MT only has a 14L doesn't annoy me at ALL BY THE WAY...
It was my key and garage remote and they were stuck on with a carabiner. No worries there! It's mad craic gowling around town on a little bike alright. Love doing it. Just to rub it in, the Vstrom has a 20l tank. That's 450km a tank!
I am looking for a used clean TU 250. When I find one over the past three years, the owner either wants about $I000.dollars less than a new one is, or it is a crashed/neglected rat. The trouble with buying a used one that is just $1000 less than a new one. By the time you put a new set of tires, a new battery, change the oil, air filter, new grips, now you’re only about $400 less.. I am in love with the styling of the TU 250.I don’t always wanna go for a ride on my Goldwing or my Moto Guzzi Norge..I want one of these bikes. It’s the only small machine on the market I am even interested in..
@@charlesflemming877 No major fires around me, thankfully. Wprst of it was about 3000km south of me. I was down in Melbourne last week and the smoke was shocking. Thankfully, the worst seems to have passed.
Nice review but you came from a cruiser motorbike so you can't pretend that that 250cc made for being durable and economic could satisfy your likes. In Victoria it's still a good ride on the freeways at 90Km/h since the max speed often is 100Km/h. Sadly Suzuki stopped the production of this gem and I was lucky to get one, 24 months warranty who else gives you that?
TY for that video. Wonder if you might do a quick owner's manual review? My used TU did not come with one and I cannot find one on internet. Just need basic maintenance info. Adjust chain; change oil etc.
You know what else puts a huge smile on your face? This fantastic review! I'm watching it for the second time now having today bought a chinese copy of this machine with 500km on the clock. For £995! Only thing, this is northern Scotland I'm in, not Queensland. Hey ho, better wrap up warm...
@@PaddyOutback actually there will be lon freeways going upto 110km. i do free riding generally from Melbourne's CBD to country. Some people changed its sprocket. have you heard about it. importantly, thank you for quick reply :-)
I'm 6" and am super comfortable on mine. I took it on a 1,200 mile road trip and was comfortable the whole way. Probably depends on how long your legs are in all honesty, go sit on one somewhere if you can, it's a great wee bike!
That trailer was definitely disturbing, can you imagine being stuck behind that for a considerable amount of time... you’d go insane. Hadn’t heard of the 250X, and as you say for a wee about town number it would tick the box but other than that... maybe not. Cheers
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You didn't cut the bike down, pointed out limitations and lifted it up for its abilities. Great job.
Thanks man. Really appreciate it.
Great review, have one myself , they are brilliant little bikes
I love them mate. Great little machine.
Just buyd one second hand today
Always had sports bikes, never looked at little cruisers but man after a few hours riding around town I'm in love
I got a 2015 and I love it. Wish I had the power of 4th gear in 5th gear.
Picked up a 2018 one with 4k on the clock and it's just like new. Wife is learning to ride and she loves it. I find it very relaxing to cruise around on - really does put a grin on your face. Great addition to the family
We indians want suzuki tu250x here in India. Suzuki please launch this bike in India.
Why doesn't Suzuki make a TU350 & solve the lack of freeway power problem everyone complains about the TU250?
If they made a TU500 I'd buy one tomorrow.
Wish I never sold mine. Best little city bike ever and fine for the odd weekend trip away. It as its own character without trying to be something its not.
Truckkkkk lmaoooo. That was so hilarious man. Great video thank you hahaha
Beast Mode activated 🤣
People ran for their lives mate. There were scenes down the strand!
This bike looks amazing. Sound is amazing. Its small so usage is low. I love that. But 120km/h is too slow for me. Here rhe highways are max 130km/h. The motor should at least make 140km/h. Preferably 150. You have any recommandations that look a like?
My first bike. I loved that thing. It's not much fun above 55 mph, but below that it's a gas.
Definitely. It's for joining around city streets and it's a blast at doing it.
Yeah I remember trucks pushing my little TU around on the highway. I got it over 110 kmh with a 16 tooth sprocket. But really, it was its speed off the line in the city, ease of filtering, and ability to be parked perpendicular to curbs between two vehicles that made it great. I parked it behind dumpsters and other weird places. Really though, I did a lot of twisty countryside riding at 50-80 kmh and it was great fun. Fuel injection means it starts every time. I chose the TU over an old CB350 and I made the right choice. My only regret is giving it up for a Bonnie, I should have kept it and turned it into a cafe racer.
Rhombus Labs I’m about to do exactly that - I have a Triumph Street Twin right now and a street-legal Honda CT70...going to buy a TU250X in two days and make it into a cafe racer. Keeping the Street Twin for now and selling the CT70.
I’m a disabled veteran and it’s getting difficult to move the Triumph around in parking lots anymore with my short inseam. I manage ok, but I’m injured to the point I can’t lift it anymore if my knee gives out and it falls. Should be a lot better with the 250.
@Paddy Outback You sound a bit like John Shuttleworth...lol. Thanks for the video...
@@jayj4142 One sec, googling John Shuttleworth.....
Bah ha ha 😂😂😂
It's a scooter.😀So funny where your knees reach on that little bike.
Presumably Suzuki took a number, 250, and built a bike around it. Simple strategies wear well. Also, being smaller than Kawa or Honda it is very smart to have a goodwill bike with which to keep maturing customers.
I have one and agree. I ride mine by the water and take coffee stops 😂. I do go on the highway with it too ☺
That's what they're for! Great bikes though.
Fantastic vid! Cheers from Brooklyn NY. TU was my first bike. I went to a Sporty, then to a Bonnie. Sold her last year, got tired of wrestling her around the big bad city. Now I'm bikeless and feeling more old-lady-ish about wrangling 500lb bikes. Might have to revisit the TU, as long as I stay clear of the highway and 18 wheelers. I came across your video and you have me all excited; in an old-lady kinda way.
The TU is a fantastic bike for somewhere like Brooklyn. Light and so east to throw around. I'm returning to Melbourne later this year and I'm already looking at used ones!
Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@@PaddyOutback I picked up a used one yesterday! So excited! Good luck - the hunt is half the fun!
The Mazda Miata of bikes and they put a smile on your face
Very good comparison.
Haha, test-ride roulette is pretty cool!
Was going to say it's a bit small for you alright! Saw your Simpsons reference on Facebook already! Brilliant!
Your keys & phone were giving me a panic attack at 07:20 by the way! Are they secured in anyway or hanging out? :O
Nice little test ride though man!
Great point about small bikes being good craic! I still miss the auld Super Four at times but sure look. We all grow tired at some stage. The fact the TU 250 has a 12L tank and my MT only has a 14L doesn't annoy me at ALL BY THE WAY...
It was my key and garage remote and they were stuck on with a carabiner. No worries there!
It's mad craic gowling around town on a little bike alright. Love doing it.
Just to rub it in, the Vstrom has a 20l tank. That's 450km a tank!
All I had to hear was it's tiny and I'm out 😂
Cool bike. I wonder how it would do off road with some knobbies ?
Just fine, I'd say if you don't mind the odd leaky fork seal.
It won't work off road. Not enough clearance and the wrong configuration.
I’ve not even sat on a small displacement bike since I owned a Suzuki GT250 back in the 80s. I wonder if my old body would fit on one now!
You'd be fine! You're not as tall as me which would help!
I am looking for a used clean TU 250. When I find one over the past three years, the owner either wants about $I000.dollars less than a new one is, or it is a crashed/neglected rat. The trouble with buying a used one that is just $1000 less than a new one. By the time you put a new set of tires, a new battery, change the oil, air filter, new grips, now you’re only about $400 less..
I am in love with the styling of the TU 250.I don’t always wanna go for a ride on my Goldwing or my Moto Guzzi Norge..I want one of these bikes. It’s the only small machine on the market I am even interested in..
This vid captures it all perfectly
Thanks mate!
Just bought my own...cant wait to get on it this spring......looks amazing
You'll love it man, they're great fun!
I forgot to ask you....how are you making out over where you live with the fires and everything
@@charlesflemming877 No major fires around me, thankfully. Wprst of it was about 3000km south of me. I was down in Melbourne last week and the smoke was shocking. Thankfully, the worst seems to have passed.
Looks a great little city commuter bike and the engine will be bulletproof! :-) Haha, that trailer at the end! :D WTF??? :D
They're indestructible. Unlike that trailer. Which needs to be destroyed!
@@PaddyOutback :D
I love my tu250x but I can't stop thinking it's a a lawn mower with two wheels. Have a good day from Higganum Connecticut USA
Great video 🤙🏼💗
Thank you!
Nice review but you came from a cruiser motorbike so you can't pretend that that 250cc made for being durable and economic could satisfy your likes.
In Victoria it's still a good ride on the freeways at 90Km/h since the max speed often is 100Km/h.
Sadly Suzuki stopped the production of this gem and I was lucky to get one, 24 months warranty who else gives you that?
Thanks!
The little bike that could. What's not to like ??
Exactly. Fantastic little bike.
this is what i got to use when taking my motorcycle class and exam i surprisingly liked it. did think i would at first.
TY for that video. Wonder if you might do a quick owner's manual review? My used TU did not come with one and I cannot find one on internet. Just need basic maintenance info. Adjust chain; change oil etc.
An Irish accent under the palms?.......good lard! I agree, a fun little bike!
I loved your comments about this bike you are so funny! And you sound twice as funny with that silly accent lol
good they gave you a loaner
They're the best dealership I've ever dealt with, two wheels or four.
Dart screen on the front 16t sprocket can do 105 in 3rd.
No doubt it would.
Paddy Outback first owner put the 16t on the front I am going to put the original back on. Turn it back to 4 speed plus over drive 5 speed box.
Are you in Noosa?
No, Townsville. Someone has to be.
Nice looking bike too... doggo trailer lol
You know what else puts a huge smile on your face? This fantastic review! I'm watching it for the second time now having today bought a chinese copy of this machine with 500km on the clock. For £995! Only thing, this is northern Scotland I'm in, not Queensland. Hey ho, better wrap up warm...
Thanks for the kind words mate. They're greatly appreciated. Best of luck with the bike. You'll have a laugh on it cold or otherwise!
Spot on, love mine.
If this bike, the vanvan 200 and tw 200 had more CC I'd consider buying all three!
Same. If they made a TU 500X I'd buy one tomorrow.
Paddy, not sure you mentioned the year of that 250. Is in good shape for that may kms. Looks like fun.
Wasn't sure of the year myself. They have been basically unchanged since the late 90s though.
You madman! 😁
I'm clearly insane 😂
Awesome review mate
😂 I never liked getting my 125 over 50mph because it felt like it was going to fall apart. I know how you felt riding that bike.
The Suzuki didn't feel like it was going to fall apart. More like the next gust of wind would blow me away!
Love the music
They could have lent you a boulevard or the drz400sm supermoto.
Beggars can't be choosers! I was happy with the little TU. was good fun! maybe next time I'll ask for a go of the DRZ.
To help put things into perspective - how large is the rider?
Pretty large. 192cm/ 6’ 3 1/2”.
are they good for long rides like 100+kms to hilly areas like from Melbourne to geelon or Melbourne to Williams prom.
They wouldn't be exactly ideal but if you're prepared to keep it at 80 or 90 and avoid the freeways, it would do alright.
@@PaddyOutback actually there will be lon freeways going upto 110km. i do free riding generally from Melbourne's CBD to country. Some people changed its sprocket. have you heard about it. importantly, thank you for quick reply :-)
The word Singer came to mind the moment it fired up. Lol. Would make a sweet little bobber.
Crossed my mind too. They do some awesome cafe racer versions of these. Great little bike. If they made a 500cc version, it would be perfect.
@@PaddyOutback My Nightster-riding best friend calls my TU 'the sewing machine' 🤣
There a lot of fun, cool little bike really for the city !
Not a country bike, for sure. If they made a 500cc version I'd have one in the morning.
Excellent, enjoyable, fun review of a little sweetie
Thanks mate!
It would be a great little commute,
Absolutely. If you live in Melbourne or Sydney, it's absolutely perfect.
WOAH WOAH WOAH UR ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD!
How it will feel in a 6, 2"" person?
Probably a bit small for you but definitely test rise one if you can.
I'm 6" and am super comfortable on mine. I took it on a 1,200 mile road trip and was comfortable the whole way. Probably depends on how long your legs are in all honesty, go sit on one somewhere if you can, it's a great wee bike!
Funny video dude!
Thanks for watching man!
With a efi tuner and some mods you can get a extra 4bhp out of it. Love mine. Good little bike if you're on the small size.
At the expense of fuel economy. What's the point for a bike this small?
5:33 "this is were this bike belongs" ... nope back at the shop is were this bike belongs .. hehehe good watch though mate, nice review
😂😂 Thanks mate.
That trailer was definitely disturbing, can you imagine being stuck behind that for a considerable amount of time... you’d go insane. Hadn’t heard of the 250X, and as you say for a wee about town number it would tick the box but other than that... maybe not. Cheers
It's a great bike for cities. I think there's a stain on my pants after that truck though 😂
@@PaddyOutback I bet lol