Suzuki GSX-R250: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki GSX-R 250
Manufacturer
Production 1987 - 1991
Class Sport Bike
Engine
Liquid Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder
Bore / Stroke 48.3mm x 48.3mm
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Top Speed 112 mph (180 km/h)
Horsepower 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 14000RPM
Torque 17.7 ft/lbs (24.0 Nm) @ 10500RPM
Fuel System Carburetors
Ignition full transistor
Spark Plug NGK C8A [1]
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic Fork
Rear: Full Floater
Brakes Front: Double discs 300 mm
Rear: Single disc 240 mm
Front Tire 100/80-17
Rear Tire 130/70-17
Wheelbase 53.9 inches (1369 mm)
Length 78.7 inches (1999 mm)
Width 27.6 inches (701 mm)
Height 43.5 inches (1105 mm)
Seat Height 30.31 inches (770 mm)
Weight 304.24 pounds (138.0 Kg) (dry), 138.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 2300 ml 2.4/2.0 US/Imp QT) [1]
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 14.0 L 3.7/3.1 US/Imp QT) [1]
Fuel Consumption 4.00 liters/100 km (25.0 km/l or 58.81 mpg)
Manuals File:Suzuki GSX-R250 1989 Owners Manual.pdf
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The Suzuki GSX-R 250 was a Liquid Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1987 and 1991. It could reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). Max torque was 17.7 ft/lbs (24.0 Nm) @ 10500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 14000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled Liquid Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder. A 48.3mm bore x 48.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 248.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (DOHC).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/80-17 front tire and a 130/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 300 mm in the front and a Single disc 240 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Full Floater. The bike weighed just 304.24 pounds (138.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 53.9 inches (1369 mm) long.

1987 - 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 250[edit | edit source]

The GSX-R250 was born in 1987. The machine had a box-frame, full fairing, four-cylinder four-stroke, liquid cooled engine. In 1988 the GXR-R250 got new graphics, but mechanically it remained unchanged.


1991 Suzuki GSX-R 250[edit | edit source]

In 1990 the GXR-R 250 got new graphics put mechanically it remained unchanged. GSX-R250R, a super-sports model, was released. The GSX-R250 had a box-frame (steel, not aluminum), full fairing, full-floater rear swing and a four-cylinder four-stroke engine.

Models
Suzuki GSX-R250

(GJ72A)

1987-1989

(Japan)

Suzuki GSX-R250SP

(GJ72A)

1988

(Japan)

Suzuki GSX-R250R

(GJ73A)

1989

(Japan)

Suzuki GSX-R250R SP

(GJ73A)

1989

(Japan)

Suzuki GSX-R250 (1987-1989)
Suzuki GSX-R250SP (1988)
Suzuki GSX-R250R (1989)
Suzuki GSX-R250R SP (1989)

History[edit | edit source]

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1987 Japan Name: Suzuki GSX-R250

Code: GSX-R250H

1988 Japan Name: Suzuki GSX-R250 + SP

Code: GSX-R250J

1989 Japan Name: Suzuki GSX-R250; Suzuki GSX-R250R + SP

Code: GSX-R250K; GSX-R250RK

Specifications[edit | edit source]

Suzuki GSX-R250: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2000 mm / 78,7 in – GSX-R250 (1987-1988)

2020 mm / 79,5 in – GSX-R250 (1989)

1990 mm / 78,3 in – GSX-R250R (1989)

Overall width 700 mm / 27,5 in – GSX-R250 (1987-1989)

695 mm / 27,4 in – GSX-R250R (1989)

Overall height 1105 mm / 43,5 in – GSX-R250 (1987-1989)

1080 mm / 42,5 in – GSX-R250R (1989)

Seat height 730 mm / 28,7 in
Wheelbase 1370 mm / 53,9 in – GSX-R250 (1987-1989)

1380 mm / 54,3 in – GSX-R250R (1989)

Ground clearance 125 mm / 4,9 in
Dry weight 138 kg / 304 lbs – GSX-R250 (1987-1989)

143 kg / 315 lbs – GSX-R250R (1989)

Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Double cradle (steel) – GSX-R250 (1987-1989)

Diamond (aluminum) – GSX-R250R (1989)

Front suspension, travel 38 mm telescopic fork – GSX-R250 (1987-1989)

41 mm telescopic fork – GSX-R250R (1989)

41 mm telescopic fork (adjustable rebound damping) – GSX-R250R SP (1989)

Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load, 7-way) – GSX-R250 (1987-1989), GSX-R250R

Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load, 7-way; rebound damping) – GSX-R250R SP (1989)

Front tire size 100/80-17 (52H) – GSX-R250 (1987-1989)

110/70R-17 – GSX-R250R (1989)

Rear tire size 130/70-17 (62H) – GSX-R250 (1987-1989)

140/60R-18 – GSX-R250R (1989)

Front brake Double disc, 300 mm, 2-piston calipers – GSX-R250 (1987-1989)

Double disc, 290 mm, 4-piston calipers – GSX-R250R (1989)

Rear brake Single disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 14,0 l / 3,1 US gal – GSX-R250 (1987-1989)

13,0 l / 3,1 US gal – GSX-R250R (1989)

Trail 103 mm / 4,1 in
Fuel economy
ENGINE Type Water-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 4-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 49,0 x 33,0 mm
Displacement 248 cm³ (15,1 cu-in)
Compression ratio 12.5:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 45,0 hp (33,1 kW) / 14500 rpm – GSX-R250 (1987-1989)

45,0 hp (33,1 kW) / 15000 rpm – GSX-R250R (1989)

Max. torque 24,0 Nm (2,5 kgm) / 10500 rpm – GSX-R250 (1987-1989)

25,0 Nm (2,6 kgm) / 10500 rpm – GSX-R250R (1989)

0 to 100 km/h 5,0 sec
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BSW27 – GSX-R250 (1987-1989)

Carburetor, 4x Mikuni 32 mm – GSX-R250R (1989)

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.285
Final reduction 3.615
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


3.454 (3.083 - SP)

2.266 (2.200 - SP)

1.750 (1.722 - SP)

1.450

1.250

1.150

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator
Battery capacity 12V-9Ah

Images[edit | edit source]

Suzuki GSX-R250: images, gallery

Suzuki GSX-R250
Suzuki GSX-R250
Suzuki GSX-R250
Suzuki GSX-R250

Videos[edit | edit source]

Suzuki GSXR250 1987



In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]