Suzuki GZ250 Vs Suzuki GN250

[BuzzinUtu]

Hi guys,
Just got license after years of procrastination and now looking for first bike. I have two on offer, a 2005 Suzuki GN250 and a 2002 Suzuki GZ250.
1/ Are these the same engine?
2/ I know the GZ250 has been discontinued, will this affect parts and servicing?
3/ How do they handle?
4/ Which one will give me the longest life. EG I'm also just about to buy a house so unlike 95% of your learner license holders I don't wanna sell up in one years time.

Thanks guys. I think I prefer the styling of the GZ, but there is just that little niggle of doubt.
Cheers

[tri boy]

Also have a look at the Suzuki TU250 Volty.
Nice Retro bike, with the older GN power plant, and cool styling:cool:
Klingon, and Kanny will give you there, ahem, unbiased opinions.:lol:
oh, how rude of me, welcome to the site.

[Edbear]

Yeah the Volty is good too. I prefer the GZ Marauder over the GN, but that's 'cause I like a bit of style and those GN's are EVERYWHERE!:(

[Tank]

Welcome.

I can only speak of the GN as it is what I started on -and I was 'over it' in 2 weeks - even as a new biker.

Its OK for a cheap and easy commuter over small distances - but other than that its not a long tearm bike for most.

[hospitalfood]

in my opinion all the mentioned bikes are shit.....don't want to piss people off, and a scooter is one less car on the road, but i would try to get a vtr 250.

[alexthekidd]

Welcome.

I can only speak of the GN as it is what I started on -and I was 'over it' in 2 weeks - even as a new biker.

Its OK for a cheap and easy commuter over small distances - but other than that its not a long tearm bike for most.

Same for me, GN's are just so blehhh! be original get something with a bit of class and entertainment