Suzuki GN250E 250 Reviews

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Good Points: Very comfortable even on our rough roads, regularly returns 80 mpg although it has done nearly 36000 miles. Far less vibration than my last runaround-a honda cd250u. Quite nippy for it's engine size and no problem to get it up to 60mph (the legal limit where I live). Much lighter than a honda and low seat height make it easy to put both feet firmly on the ground even if you are of short stature. Easy to work, changing oil filter is a breeze compared to a honda. Handles ok if you ride sensibly.

Bad Points: Can be difficult to start in cold weather if left for a week or more. Handlebars too high for my liking - have changed them for lower ones that give a nice upright riding position without backache. I believe these were available, I have seen an ex police one with lower bars.

General comments: The Suzuki GN250E is a much overlooked lightweight. I have a bmw r80 and since we got the gn it does not get used much, my other half, who is vertically challenged, prefers to ride pillion on the gn. We have had this bike 9 months now and have done over 4000 mls on it. I use it most days for commuting to work and we also use it most weekends. If you want to tear up the motorway get something else but if you want a commuter and something for not too hurried trips I reccomend one. Main thing to remember is to change the oil and filter regularly - I do mine every 750 mls and filter every 1500 mls. It only holds i.3 ltrs so it want break the bank, but if you neglect this item it will soon break the camshaft which runs in the head, once this has had it, you might as well throw the bike away.

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Excellent bike for any gender. Doesn't look much but does its job with ease. Its timeless looks, still looks great!Fuel efficient, strong and sturdy, also fast enough for a learner.

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Overall a great bike for a learner. I had trouble with chrome de-lamination and rust even though I looked after it well. I got 30kms per litre driving around town. The battery wasn't great over the winter and I found that I had to push start a bit when I hadn't ridden it for a while. Should hold it's value in NZ due to the restricted licence laws requiring 250cc bikes. It does the job it was designed for well.

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Seems like something is constantly going wrong on my Suzuki GN250. This bike feels cheap. The battery will last one year as will the chain. For a brand new bike I expected more. In hindsight I would buy a secondhand Honda because at least it would be more reliable. Also I am over how slow it goes.

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The Suzuki GN250 is a great learners bike. Excellent for city riding. Quicker take off than a car up till about 80. Not very good on the open road. Watch those overtakes very carefully and dont try anything too brave.

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I bought this Suzuki GN250E 250 Motorcycle 4 days ago and have done 515kms allready. I love this bike it is perfect for learners and even hardened motorbike riders have respect for its timeless design. Im sorry if I sound like a salesman but this bike has got me hooked. It's my second honey and I call her suzy.
If your looking for a learner legal bike look no further. Its just 3000 New Zealand$ brand new.(which is the same price that it was 17 years ago!)
comes with alloy wheels, front disk b ...