Suzuki GSX-R250

Infobox Motorcycle
name= GSX-R250


manufacturer= Suzuki
production= 1987 - 1990
class= Sportsbike
engine= 248cc Four-stroke, water cooled, DOHC
top_speed= 200km/h (124mp/h)
power= 45hp (32.6kw)@ 15,000rpm
torque= 24 Nm (2.5 kg-m) @ 15,000rpm
transmission= 6-Speed Constant Mesh
similar= Honda CBR250, Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Introduction

A couple of years after the presentation of the GSX-R750 a little brother with a 250cc engine was born. Like its big brother, the GSX-R250 had a box-frame (steel, not aluminum), full fairing, Full-floater rear swing and a four-cylinder four-stroke engine. But while the GSX-R750 engine was air and oil-cooled, the baby brother had a liquid-cooled engine. Not many examples are seen outside Japan. 17-inch cast wheels and 300 mm twin disc brake at the front. The GSX-R250 had impressive power and was made primarily as a road legal 250cc racing bike reaching speeds of 200+km/h (124mp/h). Imported specimens may be seen in Australia and New Zealand as a popular learner sportsbike option. Also, around 350 units were imported to Denmark around 1989 to 1992. The lightweight chassis and lengthy wheelbase of the GSX-R250 has proven to be great for quick acceleration and great on-road handling making this bike great fun for the sportsbike enthusiast.

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1989 Suzuki GSX-R250 Specifications

Engine Type: Water Cooled Inline-4 DOHC 4-Stroke, 16 Valves

Cylinder Volume: 248cc

Bore & Stroke: 49,0 x 33,0 mm (1.929 x 1.299 in)

Power Output: 45hp (32.6kw) / 15,000 rpm

Torque: 24 Nm (2.5 kg-m) / 15,000 rpm

Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.0 Litres (2.0 Litres Reserve)

Starting System: Electric Start

Ignition Type: Full Transistor

Transmission Type: 6-Speed Constant Mesh

Gearshift Pattern: 1-Down, 5-Up

Secondary Drive Type: Chain

Clutch Type: Wet Multi-Plate Type

Frame Type: Steel Box Type

Front Suspension: Telescopic

Rear Suspension: Full-Floater

Overall Length: 2000mm (78.7 in)

Overall Width: 700mm (27.6 in)

Overall Height: 1105mm (43.5 in)

Wheelbase: 1370mm (53.9 in)

Seat Height: 770mm (30.3 in)

Dry Weight: 138kg (304 lbs)

Front Tyre Size: 100/80-17

Rear Tyre Size: 130/70-17

Front Wheel Size: 2.50 x 17 Inch

Rear Wheel Size: 3.50 x 17 Inch

Front Brake: Dual Piston Twin Disc, Diameter 300mm (11.81 in)

Rear Brake: Single Disc, Diameter 250mm (9.84 in)

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Suzuki year codes in brackets:

Suzuki GSX-R250(H) 1987Introduced

Suzuki GSX-R250(J) 1988New graphics

Suzuki GSX-R250(K) 1989New aluminum frame, upgraded brakes and 18inch wheels

Suzuki GSX-R250(L) 1990Re-designed fairing

External links

* [http://www.gsx-r.eu/ gsx-r.eu] Site with the lates true info abouth the gsx-r for free!
* [http://www.gsxr.es/ Suzuki GSXR.es] spanish site
* [http://www.suzukigsxr.org/ Suzukigsxr.org] Suzuki GSX-R News