Prolight/Superlight

[steveyb]

Can anyone tell me (as a first step) if the Suzuki GSXF250 is elegible for the MNZ 250 class?

Cheers

Steve

[quickbuck]

Can anyone tell me (as a first step) if the Suzuki GSXF250 is elegible for the MNZ 250 class?

Cheers

Steve

Are you meaning the 2003-4 Invader Steve?

I had though of that, if you are..... and would like to know the answer too.... (I think they are, but what I think, and the actual rules can be a ways apart).

[Billy]

Can anyone tell me (as a first step) if the Suzuki GSXF250 is elegible for the MNZ 250 class?

Cheers

Steve

Nope,Apparently not,As far as I could gather there are only the Hyosung,Kawasaki and the very latest VTR that are homologated,
If you cant find the relevant information on the MNZ website,Contact the chairman of thr roadrace commission

[quallman1234]

GSXF250 Across = IL4 = Not Eligible
GSX250 = Twin and you can pick up newer ones therefore within the rules. However are heavy and have horrible brakes.

E.g. GSX250 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-289086705.htm

[Str8 Jacket]

Nope,Apparently not,As far as I could gather there are only the Hyosung,Kawasaki and the very latest VTR that are homologated,
If you cant find the relevant information on the MNZ website,Contact the chairman of thr roadrace commission

So could the GSX run in minilites? I know they wouldn't be competitive but I am on the hunt to replace the RG with a CHEAP and RELIABLE 250 to race next year/ rest of this year and have been thinking about buying an old or written off 250 like the GSX , GPX or VT etc.....

[vindy500]

So could the GSX run in minilites? I know they wouldn't be competitive but I am on the hunt to replace the RG with a CHEAP and RELIABLE 250 to race next year/ rest of this year and have been thinking about buying an old or written off 250 like the GSX or VT etc.....

can u run the old gpx's?

[Str8 Jacket]

can u run the old gpx's?

Ha, actually it was the GPX I was meaning, I will edit that post!

[steveyb]

Yeah, the Across is an inline 4 (had not noticed that earlier, hence the good performance figures) so not elegible for the proposed Production Lite/Superlite or whatever it will be class.
The Across is elegible for VMCC Minilite class but probably not competitive against the more sporting oriented models in that class (e.g. CBR250).
I had understood that the Kawasaki and the Hyosung had been submitted for homologation but was unaware that the Honda VTR had also been submitted.
I had thought that maybe the GSX250 would be an option but Kylie (Qualman) suggests maybe they are not so flash.
I think that they are also no longer a current Suzuki model, so unlikely to be submitted for homologation, but if Suzuki have a model it would be good if they did submit it.
The GPX250 makes a great bike for club racing. It has been shown already to be a worthy steed by, I think, Paddy Doohan (or a mate of his anyway). A $500 bike that went like stink, but I did hear that it blew up from lack of maintenance or similar. But it won't be elegible for the proposed NZSBK class.

[vindy500]

Ha, actually it was the GPX I was meaning, I will edit that post!

well my old (88) gpx had more grunt than my gt250r, so I would think they would be competitive...

[Str8 Jacket]

well my old (88) gpx had more grunt than my gt250r, so I would think they would be competitive...

ANY bike is competitive with the right rider....!!! It's all in the head!

[rustys]

Get into the "mini lights" Helen , Sue will have hers up and running next meeting, going up for a test day on the friday. You girls could have a lot of fun and it looks like the number of bikes in that class is growing to, and about time. Good luck in finding one.

[Str8 Jacket]

Get into the "mini lights" Helen , Sue will have hers up and running next meeting, going up for a test day on the friday. You girls could have a lot of fun and it looks like the number of bikes in that class is growing to, and about time. Good luck in finding one.

Yeah, I just need to give my RG one more chance to work before I sell it. I would rather sell the RG in working condition so I can afford a 250 sooner! I am sitting out until Sept in the hope that I can get the last 2 rounds in on the RG before flicking it for a 250... Otherwise next winter series on a 250 is a definate! Just not sure wether it'll be a twin or an inline 4, whatever the budget can stretch too. Am seriously thinking of the Sale's VT if its still around when I have the $$.....

[quickbuck]

Yeah, the Across is an inline 4 (had not noticed that earlier, hence the good performance figures) so not elegible for the proposed Production Lite/Superlite or whatever it will be class.
The Across is elegible for VMCC Minilite class but probably not competitive against the more sporting oriented models in that class (e.g. CBR250).
I had understood that the Kawasaki and the Hyosung had been submitted for homologation but was unaware that the Honda VTR had also been submitted.
I had thought that maybe the GSX250 would be an option but Kylie (Qualman) suggests maybe they are not so flash.
I think that they are also no longer a current Suzuki model, so unlikely to be submitted for homologation, but if Suzuki have a model it would be good if they did submit it.
The GPX250 makes a great bike for club racing. It has been shown already to be a worthy steed by, I think, Paddy Doohan (or a mate of his anyway). A $500 bike that went like stink, but I did hear that it blew up from lack of maintenance or similar. But it won't be elegible for the proposed NZSBK class.

Ahh, with you now.... GSX250X is the across' deignation isn't it?
Splitting hairs, or could be a different market.... OR, I could be plain wrong.

Anyhow, yes, the GSX250 Invader is a heavy little beast....
Apparently the story goes, they used to be light, but the Merkins kept crashing them, so they added weight to them to make them a porky 185kg!

Trouble is they are single front disc, (well like the across actually), and have NO adjustment on the suspension.... Except for lots of work on the internals.. if one can be bothered!
Not a current model anymore as far as I know....
Were good for what they were designed for... and the track wasn't it!!!

What do I care?
Well, I intend to boost the field with a Ninja.....

[cowpoos]

Yeah, the Across is an inline 4 (had not noticed that earlier, hence the good performance figures) so not elegible for the proposed Production Lite/Superlite or whatever it will be class.
The Across is elegible for VMCC Minilite class but probably not competitive against the more sporting oriented models in that class (e.g. CBR250).
I had understood that the Kawasaki and the Hyosung had been submitted for homologation but was unaware that the Honda VTR had also been submitted.
I had thought that maybe the GSX250 would be an option but Kylie (Qualman) suggests maybe they are not so flash.
I think that they are also no longer a current Suzuki model, so unlikely to be submitted for homologation, but if Suzuki have a model it would be good if they did submit it.
The GPX250 makes a great bike for club racing. It has been shown already to be a worthy steed by, I think, Paddy Doohan (or a mate of his anyway). A $500 bike that went like stink, but I did hear that it blew up from lack of maintenance or similar. But it won't be elegible for the proposed NZSBK class.

I'd be on the hunt for a Suzuki NZ250 for that class. I had one when I was 15....was faster than my mates VTR250s and VT250 spada's in a straight line. and handles pretty dam good too!

[quallman1234]

This will be faster than the GT's id imagine if they are using a similar engine to the older ones.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-278004979.htm