2004 Suzi GSX250

[Fenix]

Disclaimer: Yeah, yeah, don't spend too much on your first bike and so on, I getcha.

Aside from that, what do you guys think of the GSX250s? Any good? Im looking at getting a new (2004 )one for around $6k.

Also, how much should I be budgeting for a complete set of gear? I was originally thinking $1k, but it seems that $1k might cover a 2piece.

Any advice, except to spend less on my first bike, would be greatly apreciated. :P

[White trash]

Welcome, fenix. :spudwave:

GSX250 is a great first bike. Go for your life!

[750Y]

get your gear off the net.

[Cajun]

gsx250 good little bike for a parallal twin, look like a big bike go pretty good.

Gear of $1k arn't to bad price, but not gonna cut it if you wanna buy more expensive sorta gear you will need to raise that.

you don't need a 2 piece race suit for your first bit of gear, yeah it be nice, but not always suitable. but it all depends on ya budget

[bane]

had a really good look at a GSX250 (in the end no go because dealer wouldnt give me enough for the FXR).

Good stuff:
good full size bike
comfy
reasonable brakes
stable in cross winds
v.good price for a new bike, and good resale value


the not so good...
porker for a 250 (186kg!)
not as fast as it looks (not that it looks that fast)
front screen flimsy and looks naff
pointless tacked on, hard to read gear indicator


But overall, I think they are a great buy, and a safe bet compared to a 10yr old jap import 250 (no offence intended to those that have these

[Fenix]

Thanks. I'll have to look more extensively at the gear, been doing most of my research over the net, and I might be riding as early as the school holidays.

[Timber020]

It cant be that heavy! my old GSXR is lighter than that!

[marty]

i took one for a ride the other day, a friend is looking to buy one and she wanted it looked at. it was brand new (2 kms on the clock) and i did about 100kms on it.

it was ok, no adjust on the rear suspension. seat was a bit hard - had to get off after 30k and stretch. it always sounded like i was wringing it's neck - it cruised at 100-110 easily, but revving at 9000rpm? all the vibes coming back through the seat, all the road bumps being transmitted, just made for a very busy ride. wind protection was excellent though, and 2-up it rode ok, although the rear suspension was working overtime, and it bounced around a bit.

there is going to be further price reductions on these bikes - they simply have too many of them. i don't think the resale will be that flash either. i saw a 2003 with 8000k in the autotrader for $4500 a couple of weeks ago. the pic of the gsx i have added below is off bikepoint - new with 2kms for $4995
http://www.bikepoint.co.nz/market/Us...2351&Year=2002

i also took a second hand 2002 vtr250 honda for a blast. completely different bike. no rev counter, but 2 up easily cruised at 100-120. adjustable suspension, really comfy seat. instilled much more confidence than the gsx, i rode the same test course, and probably did it 5 minutes quicker, and in much more comfort. 1000% better build quality, and for similar money - the vt is my recommendation. sure they're $8 grand new, but i know which i'd be happier with.

[bane]

Agree the Honda is the better bike - although no tach is a bit cheap

Just checked my GSX250 brochure, 185kg dry!

I think this the biggest difference between the VTR and the GSX 137kg vs 185kg... the suzi's suspension and engine has to work that much harder.

Marty, how much was that 2nd hand vtr going 4?

[wkid_one]

You sure it is 186? My VTR 1000 only weighed 194 dry......

[bane]

You sure it is 186? My VTR 1000 only weighed 194 dry......

I double swear on it. Got the official brouchure in my hand - 185kg dry... as I said, porker for a 250

[Two Smoker]

Shit no wonder it isnt fast, compare it to older 250 whiz bangs that wieghed like 140-150kgs dry, and then my little bike which weighs 126kgs dry hehe (tiny bike aye?)

Have you ridden it yet to compare to anything???

[Posh Tourer :P]

You sure it is 186? My VTR 1000 only weighed 194 dry......

The fairing and all other bits should be roughly equal in weight. A 1000cc bike has only 750cc more air space in it....

Its not the size of the engine that makes the weight its all the accessories, and the amount of money put in to make them light (read not much for a 250). This follows where my 650 beemer weighs the same as a 1000cc naked beemer, while the R100RS weighs about 30kg more

[wkid_one]

Just for everyones interest



SPECIFICATIONS: GSX250 Suzuki Thunder

Model Thunder GSX 250

• Engine Type 4 Stroke Air CooledOHC 4 Valve
• Piston Displacement 249 cc.
• Bore x Stroke 72.0 mm. x 61.2 mm.
• Compression Ratio 9.0 : 1
• Carburator MIKUNI BSR 32 SS
• Gear System 5 Speed Constant Mesh
• Clutch System Multi Plate Wet Clutch
• Ignition System -
• Starter System Electric & Kick Start.
• Suspension System -
• Brake System Front: disk brake
• Rear: drum brake

• • Dry Weight 132 kg

Didn't think 186kg was correct - no way in hell a 250 should weigh that much ever.

[MacD]

SPECIFICATIONS: GSX250 Suzuki Thunder

Model Thunder GSX 250

• Brake System Front: disk brake
• Rear: drum brake

• • Dry Weight 132 kg

Didn't think 186kg was correct - no way in hell a 250 should weigh that much ever.

Sure that's the same bike Wkid?

The Suzuki Summerfest brochure refers to the GSX250 Invader and the bike in the picture has a rear disc brake.

The GSX250 seems to have disappeared from Suzuki NZ's website also...I guess its a run out model now?