Suzuki gsx 250

**Vetran** · 23rd October 2006, 10:55

What do you guys think about these bikes? Im talking about the late model ones a 04/05 model. How fast are they and whats the handling like? ps are there 06 models or have they stopped being made?

**Mr. Peanut** · 23rd October 2006, 10:57

Good bikes, fairly solid. Not fast though, and heavy. More of a touring machine. I know some people that are very happy with them.

186kg dry, ~35hp.

Not made anymore.

**Meekey_Mouse** · 23rd October 2006, 13:29

Hey, I own the 04 model. I've had it for 3-4weeks and it is a really nice bike to learn on. It is pretty hard to stall, forgiving and reliable. The only slight downsides I have found with it is that it is heavy (but that helps it sit pretty still in heavy wind) It is quite tall for me, but I'm pretty short, and it isn't very exciting as far as power goes.

I find it is a really good tourer, once your up at 100Kph and going... It is really economical.

PM me if you want

Jaz

**mynameis** · 23rd October 2006, 15:23

Hey mate I haven't owned one so can't say much. But from what very little I know and as stated before they are heavy for 250cc. But again it could be something you like in that bike.

I know the earlier models had problems with brakes and discs rusting fast not sure about the late 04 05 models. Besides that they look good especially the blue ones plus they are reliable Suzuki bikes.

If you want something lighter than look into the New Kawasaki GPX.

**dorbs** · 23rd October 2006, 15:52

great learner bike. I have had one for about 4 months. It is pretty heavy, and pretty solid. Not as fast as alot of other 250's but u dont want to step into a bike thats too fast if ure learning anyway.

As mentioned, great for touring, and very economical. They are hard to get parts for etc b/c people tend to hold onto them and sell parts on trademe, so for instance getting parts off a wrecker is a bit of a problem, and the parts from suzuki are real expensive

**Unforgiven** · 24th October 2006, 12:54

I have a 1990 GSXR 250, far from the same bike I know, I just took a likeing to the older, cheaper bike

I did however test drive an '04 GSX 250, it was very nice to ride, good bike for the money. If youve found one you like, Id say go for it, and I have a manual I can email you if you need it (.PDF)

**carver** · 24th October 2006, 12:57

Originally Posted by Meekey_Mouse

Hey, I own the 04 model. I've had it for 3-4weeks and it is a really nice bike to learn on. It is pretty hard to stall, forgiving and reliable. The only slight downsides I have found with it is that it is heavy (but that helps it sit pretty still in heavy wind) It is quite tall for me, but I'm pretty short, and it isn't very exciting as far as power goes.

I find it is a really good tourer, once your up at 100Kph and going... It is really economical.

PM me if you want

Jaz

just checked your profile...ya didn't buy that off me did ya?
sold one in exactly the same colours, same year....

**andrea** · 24th October 2006, 17:26

i owned a blue 2003 gsx250 they are a nice bike, not fast but it was alright, big though. the only problem i had was the centre stand, it bent. it was hollow metal tube. anyways i took it was to the dealer and they straightened it and weilded a small metal plate to it which was good.

**lukelin250** · 25th October 2006, 16:25

i cant get over how heavy it is,did u say 180kg??? could a gn beat it perhaps?

**Vetran** · 27th October 2006, 10:11

Cool thanks for the input guys im still undecided. Whats the top speed? and whats the acceleration like with the large weight?

**Meekey_Mouse** · 27th October 2006, 19:07

Originally Posted by Vetran

Cool thanks for the input guys im still undecided. Whats the top speed? and whats the acceleration like with the large weight?

Top speed is 180 and with an un-modified bike I would defintly be thinking that was the top speed. Unless you rode it hard with a very long straight. I haven't ridden many bikes at all but compered to the RG150 and ZXR250's the acceleration is pretty slow... still beats most cars though.

Originally Posted by carver

just checked your profile...ya didn't buy that off me did ya?
sold one in exactly the same colours, same year....

Are you in Ashburton? I don't think it was you... never know though

**Mr. Peanut** · 27th October 2006, 19:09

Originally Posted by lukelin250

i cant get over how heavy it is,did u say 180kg??? could a gn beat it perhaps?

How much did you pay for a 15 year old 250? $7000 was it?

**Vetran** · 27th October 2006, 21:35

Yeah I was thinkning of a cbr seen I no they are one of the faster bikes other than the 2 strokes but id rather have a newer bike any other bikes recomended I no there is the vtr as well. Ps why is there no information on the gsx250 on the interent?