The Suzuki GSX-R 250 motorcycle specifications include a 248 cc (15.13 cu in) engine, power of 45 hp (32.8 kW) @ 15,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 138 kg (304.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Suzuki GSX-R 250 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 31% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 41st percentile across Suzuki models.
About 59% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Suzuki models.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
45 hp — more powerful than about 41% of Suzuki models with power data.
248 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Suzuki models.
770 mm — taller than about 37% of Suzuki models.
Dimensions compared with Suzuki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.
2,000
2,137
6% below average.
700
823
15% below average.
1,105
1,158
5% below average.
1,370
1,444
5% below average.
770
786
Close to average.
125
176
29% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/80-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 130/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.326 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 326.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 181.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.48:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 248 cc (15.13 cu in) |
| Power | 45 hp (32.8 kW) @ 15,000 rpm |
| Torque | 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.7 ft.lbs) @ 10,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 49.0 x 33 mm (1.9 x 1.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Twin Mikuni BSW 27 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Full transistor |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate type |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Full Floater, single shock, swingarm |
| Rake | 26.0° |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. 2-piston calipers |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 1-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tire | 130/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 138 kg (304.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,000 mm (78.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,105 mm (43.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,370 mm (53.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel consumption | 4.00 L/100 km (25.0 km/l or 58.81 mpg) |
|---|---|
| Greenhouse gases | 92.8 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 180.0 km/h (111.8 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3261 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | ´Suzuki Power Up Exhaust´ |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.