- 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.----
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
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