2004 Suzi GSX250

[bane]

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.

Hey wkid_one - agree with MacD

Bike is GSX250 "Invader"

2 cylinder inline, 4-stroke, DOHC, air cooled
Bore x Stroke: 57 x 48.8mm
Front and rear disc
185kg dry

Just done the math, given those bore and stroke measurements, the Thunder must be a single, not a twin...

[Fenix]

I've seen it called both the GSX250 and the GSX250 Invader, but never thunder.

No, I haven't had a chance to actually ride it yet, transport over in auckland is kinda difficult as I have a 1/2hr ferry ride to downtown and no vehics over there. I will soon, fingers crossed.

Only reason I'm not too interested in that Honda is 'cause its a nekked street. I much prefer proper streets. But I suppose I should really consider any sugestions. If anyone knew another 250 like the honda but not nekked, I'd greatly apreciate hearing of it.

[Two Smoker]

I guess there is a plus of buying it if you still get the warranty, but you can get a pretty mint early 90's 250cc for that price with lows k's on the clock... Have you looked around???? Is there a reason you dont want one????

[Fenix]

My main thing was I wanted a high resale. If I can keep my first bike ok, and its a recent year, I might be able to sell it to afford a decent older >250. My parents are buying me my first bike, so I can pretty much get away with anything around or below $6k. I'd consider anything, but I really want something that won't cost much to keep running, i.e. not having to fix it up to get my WoF and stuff.

I pay for everything after its on-road, as it is to facilitate me getting a job. Less upkeep = more spending money. And more money into my >250.

But I have very little knowledge about bikes, I've only been looking at them a while, so advice is welcome.

[georgedubyabush]

How about a newish Kawasaki gpx250?
Kiwirider's review about a year and a half ago seemed better for the kawasaki than the Suzuki.
They might only come in bright yellow though?

[Fenix]

CBR250RRs and such look pretty good, but my main problem with them is that all the CBRs and such sell for the same as the GSX and are early 90s. I'd really prefer a later model bike, but it seems that I may have to settle for an earlier model with much better performance and quality. Woe is me. :P Anyway, I'm still looking.

[Hitcher]

The best new 250 on the market is the Honda VTR250, without doubt or even a close second! There are some grey import versions around that have a tach. In the second-hand market go for a Spada or a Yamaha Zeal (I have a Zeal for sale, by the way...). Don't believe me, Google them and see the reviews for yourself. My Zeal eats GSX250s, and that's with 100+kg of me on board!

[marty]

there's no way the sooz 250 weighed 132 dry. it was PORKY. no where near as easy to wheel about as the RS, and i think that's pretty light.

[wkid_one]

Gotta agree - the VTR is the best two fiddy around for ride....was reco'ed by Two Wheels when they did a 250 review in Oz last year.

If you want hell fun - get the RS250

[Posh Tourer :P]

I've seen it called both the GSX250 and the GSX250 Invader, but never thunder.

No, I haven't had a chance to actually ride it yet, transport over in auckland is kinda difficult as I have a 1/2hr ferry ride to downtown and no vehics over there. I will soon, fingers crossed.

Only reason I'm not too interested in that Honda is 'cause its a nekked street. I much prefer proper streets. But I suppose I should really consider any sugestions. If anyone knew another 250 like the honda but not nekked, I'd greatly apreciate hearing of it.

Any particular reason you like "proper streets" better?

[Two Smoker]

I would think that a proper street was naked..... or semi naked..... but i thought a racing bike/proper road bike was full faired?????? but everyone seems to be doing the naked thing...... because its "retro".... hhmm meh i would rather have a nicer bike to ride than a nice looking bike that is shit to ride... hence go for a early 90's 250 with low k's for about 6 grand........ will still be great to ride look good and last for more than you will need it......

[Fenix]

My bad, I may be completly wrong in calling them naked and proper. Or even street. Sorry. The naked thing just looks very similar to cruiser to me, and I thought street was sorta linked to sport rather than cruiser. I always manage to cross a wire or two so nevermind me.

And the reason I like them is purely that I think they look cool and, really, I won't get over 140km/h on waiheke except for very unusual circumstances on the strip, but I still wouldn't mind getting a performer so when I do come over to auck I can actually move a bit. Roads are ok, but way too much up/down/left/right to be able to pull out too much speed.

[Fenix]

Right now I am conclusively looking at Zeals, GSXs and unspecified *cough*aprilia*cough* others.

[Two Smoker]

My bad, I may be completly wrong in calling them naked and proper. Or even street. Sorry. The naked thing just looks very similar to cruiser to me, and I thought street was sorta linked to sport rather than cruiser. I always manage to cross a wire or two so nevermind me.

And the reason I like them is purely that I think they look cool and, really, I won't get over 140km/h on waiheke except for very unusual circumstances on the strip, but I still wouldn't mind getting a performer so when I do come over to auck I can actually move a bit. Roads are ok, but way too much up/down/left/right to be able to pull out too much speed.

LOL its not your bad i wasnt trying to flame your post i understand where you were coming from..... stuff the straights, its the corners where want to be, so the more left right up and down the better.....

But yeah i still reakon early 90's 250, because ive seen them going for about $4500 at least with 40000km the clock, so dont worry about the resale value

[Posh Tourer :P]

Naked is cheaper when you bin it......