The Suzuki GN250 is a 4-valve single cylinder, air-cooled SOHC, 250 cc (15 cu in), 4 stroke standard motorcycle made by Suzuki Motors from 1982 to 1997.[1] Its smaller cousin is known as GN125 with a smaller displacement (125cc) engine (production ended in 2021). GN250 is a cruiser-like street oriented popular learner's bike. There was also the GN400, on the UK market between 1982 and 1984, which unusually used a 6-volt electric system.[2]

Suzuki GN250
1993 model
Parent companySuzuki
SuccessorSuzuki TU250
ClassStandard
Engine250 cc (15 cu in), 4 Valve, 4-stroke, air-cooled, single
Transmission5-speed manual, wet clutch
RelatedSuzuki GZ250, Suzuki GN series, Suzuki TU250

Instrumentation

a speedometer, odometer with trip, high beam, turn indicators, and a gear position indicator. For later versions, the engine automatically shuts off if the bike is put into gear when side stand is down. The Suzuki GZ250 is a more cruiser-oriented version of GN250 in terms of dimensions with same drivetrain. Suzuki TU250 is a modern evolution of this bike with EFI and different styling.

Specifications

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Source[3]

  • Overall Length: 2,030 mm (79.9 in)
  • Overall Width: 840 mm (33.1 in)
  • Overall Height: 1,120 mm (44.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: 1,350 mm (53.1 in)
  • Dry Weight: 128 kg (281 lbs)

Engines

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Engine
Name Type Engine code Output@rpm Torque@rpm 0–100 km/h,s Top speed Years
Suzuki GN 250 Air-cooled 249 cc single cylinder SOHC, 4 valves 16 kilowatts (21 hp) @ 8,500 rpm 19 newton-metres (14 lbf⋅ft) @ 5,500 rpm 115 kilometres per hour (71 mph) 1982
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References

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  1. ^ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. 2019.
  2. ^ used m/c guide, March 1996
  3. ^ a b "Suzuki GN 250 specs | Suzuki GN". Suzuki GN. 2016-05-07. Retrieved 2017-03-21.