Suzuki GZ250 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki GZ250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 137 kg (302 lb).

Key specifications

2008-2012Model years
249 ccDisplacement
137 kgDry weight
680 mmSeat height
14 LFuel tank
1,450 mmWheelbase
125 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20082009201020112012
Year-specific specification changes

The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front suspension
20092012Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Front tire
20092010110/90-M16
Fuel system
2010Carburettor. MIKUNI BSR32
2011Carburettor. Mikuni
2012Carburettor. Mikuni BSR32
Rear suspension
20092012Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
Fuel capacity
2009201213.00 L (3.43 US gal)
Fuel control
2009Overhead Cams (OHC)
Ignition
20092012Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Overall height
20091,090 mm (42.9 inches)

How the Suzuki GZ250 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.

Displacement249 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 59% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 30th percentile across Suzuki models.

Seat height680 mm
Low 650 mmAverage 786 mmHigh 955 mm

About 14% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 3rd percentile across Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L

Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 44th percentile across Suzuki models.

This model Suzuki database average

Suzuki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement30th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 30% of Suzuki models.

Seat height3rd

680 mm — taller than about 3% of Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity44th

14 L — larger than about 44% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Suzuki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,160 mm
This bike

2,160

Suzuki avg

2,137

Close to average.

Overall width815 mm
This bike

815

Suzuki avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,085 mm
This bike

1,085

Suzuki avg

1,158

6% below average.

Wheelbase1,450 mm
This bike

1,450

Suzuki avg

1,444

Close to average.

Seat height680 mm
This bike

680

Suzuki avg

786

14% below average.

Ground clearance125 mm
This bike

125

Suzuki avg

176

29% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,450 mmSeat 680 mmClearance 125 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive)

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 110/90-16
Front tire width 110 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 16 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Bore × stroke 72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Fuel system Carburettor. Mikuni BSR32SS
Fuel control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Ignition Digital/Transistorized
Lubrication Wet Sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front suspension Telescopic, oil damped
Rear suspension Twin shock, 5-way adjustable preload

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tire 110/90-16

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 137 kg (302 lb)
Seat height 680 mm (26.8 inches)
Overall length 2,160 mm (85.0 inches)
Overall width 815 mm (32.1 inches)
Overall height 1,085 mm (42.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1,450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance 125 mm (4.9 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Black, Gray
Price as new US$ 3249. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.