GSXR-250 info - looking at buying one

[prvoke]

Hi all.
Went and took a look at one yesterday. Apart from a few cosmetically untidy things it seems to go pretty well. Rear rotor was was pretty wavy as in would need to be skimmed. Didn't seem like a big deal tho. I couldnt get to a 100km zone but it accelerated well, the guy did however say that it got to 100-110 fine but he struggled to get it much higher. Any common reasons for that with hopefully a non expensive fix? also the front struts has some small surface rust parts but they were above the mark of where the shock compresses down. is that normal/ok and can i jst lightly sand it off?
Hes only asking around 2k, it has 34k on the clock so im not expectating emmaculate, jst wondering bout the top speed mainly, i would have thought it would accelerate well up to around 140 at least.

any help is appreciated

[Black Bandit]

Two fiddy inline four should not struggle to get to 100 km/h at all. Usually comfortably go on to 160 - 180 km/h apparently. 2K for a bike is cheap as ... what year is it?

[prvoke]

Suzuki GSXR 250 SS 1989

was 2100 buy now but reserve has been met at 1750 so will have to let it run now i guess. just the top speed issues has me a lil concerned that maybe something is up with the motor

[DUBDUB]

I had my 87 gsxr250 up to 170 once and still had a bit in it just not enough road so somethings up with that bike, maybe has been geared down to motox standards. haha

[wildpudding]

The wavyness in the rear disc is normal, they are made like that from the factory to give the rider more feel, and to avoid locking up the rear which is quite easy.

It should get up to around 140 ok, higher than that they tend to struggle, but if your not too concerned about having a licence they should be able to go higher. You really need to get the rev's right up on those bikes if you want to get the best performance, most power is up close to redline.

Rust on the tops of the stanchion tubes is not really an issue.

Stefan

[prvoke]

im not after a speed demon, just commuting to work want it to sit on 105 and be able to pass easy enough. It may have just been him not revin it out enough i dont know as i could only get it to 90 in the nearest 70 zone without worrying about police

[McJim]

im not after a speed demon, just commuting to work want it to sit on 105 and be able to pass easy enough. It may have just been him not revin it out enough i dont know as i could only get it to 90 in the nearest 70 zone without worrying about police

Then forget inline 4 and get a twin - less maintenance, less thirsty, easier to control and most can hit 150+

VTR250
VT250
GPX250
GSX250 (not the R)

All decent inline4 250's are about 20 years old...most are past their best although there are still a few minters out there if you look hard enough - problem is they're getting rarer and rarer.

Best of luck.

[Black Bandit]

Then forget inline 4 and get a twin - less maintenance, less thirsty, easier to control and most can hit 150+

VTR250
VT250
GPX250
GSX250 (not the R)

All decent inline4 250's are about 20 years old...most are past their best although there are still a few minters out there if you look hard enough - problem is they're getting rarer and rarer.

Best of luck.

Have to agree with the first part of that assessment McJim, always been mightily impressed by the VTR250 on group rides. And the bonus is that they can be more economical on fuel.

Perhaps you should qualify "decent inline4" though? You're talking about faired models right, cause there are plenty of younger naked inline4 250's around? Or has the Ducati already corrupted your memory?

[speeding_ant]

Then forget inline 4 and get a twin - less maintenance, less thirsty, easier to control and most can hit 150+

VTR250
VT250
GPX250
GSX250 (not the R)

All decent inline4 250's are about 20 years old...most are past their best although there are still a few minters out there if you look hard enough - problem is they're getting rarer and rarer.

Best of luck.

Hehe, I'd like to see you try and get a GSX250 over 150km/h!! What a whale! I had one and I topped it going downhill with the wind behind me at 160Km/h. It didnt sound happy.. Saying that, wicked bike. Lots of nice torque (very linear), very solid accurate handling compared to something like a GSXR or a ZXR. I could out corner a lot of ZXRs and GSXRs through a takas/paekakariki sprint which suprised me! Most twins are great for fuel efficiency too! They just dont sound as cool (unless you get a 650+)

[Winter]

Hehe, I'd like to see you try and get a GSX250 over 150km/h!! What a whale! I had one and I topped it going downhill with the wind behind me at 160Km/h. It didnt sound happy.. Saying that, wicked bike. Lots of nice torque (very linear), very solid accurate handling compared to something like a GSXR or a ZXR. I could out corner a lot of ZXRs and GSXRs through a takas/paekakariki sprint which suprised me! Most twins are great for fuel efficiency too! They just dont sound as cool (unless you get a 650+)

I have a 05' GSX250, and it reaches 160 without all that much effort. I've had up to 167ish, flat road

But as someone said, if you want it for 105k + overtaking a bike like a GSX250 is perfect!

[speeding_ant]

I have a 05' GSX250, and it reaches 160 without all that much effort. I've had up to 167ish, flat road

But as someone said, if you want it for 105k + overtaking a bike like a GSX250 is perfect!

So its probably that loud ticking sound in the engine that was causing that..

[prvoke]

my budget is like 2-3k tho

[Jeaves]

my budget is like 2-3k tho

save a bit more and get yourself a hornet or the likes. all have a toned down version of the CBR/FZR/ZXR engines etc. Most are late 90's and you can get fresh imports. Kawasaki Balius's seem to be priced in the $4k-$4.5k mark .

[Unforgiven]

I have a 1990 GSXR 250 with much higher kms.
I havnt riden too many other 250s, but I do like the GSXR, its fast enough, handles well and has good brakes.
They have no trouble getting up to speed, mine is happy to cruise at 140-150, though they do rev pretty high at that sort of speed.
It should sit on 9000rpm at 100kms, that will tell you if the gearings been played with.
I know there are most likely better 250s out there but the GSXR is one of the most fun that Ive been on.
Id say at $2K its probably a good buy.

[Storm]

I had a 1991 GSX250FL -an Across- had no trouble with 160km 2 up on a bumpy road a few years back. I'm told all 250's were limited to 45hp back then, and about 1994 it was dropped to 40hp. May have changed since I heard the word though
Cost me $4000 and was all good. Didnt give me any hassles, was just a pour gas in and go (apart from the problems I caused fiddling with things I didnt know better than to fiddle with )