Suuki GW250

CMS · 09-29-2014, 09:20 AM

Got one, excellent bike for a 250. The weight everyone seems to bring up is not even a factor IMHO. Very smooth and comfortable. Disk brakes all around ,6 speed ,water cooled, FI, desent seat, 3 .4 gal tank, 17 in. tires and mag style wheels, really like this bike,quality is great. I feel it's a great bargin for the price. loved my GZ, but this bike has everything the GZ needed. Added a rear rack and Givi top case [30L] plus center stand [that should be standard eqt. ] and added red rim tape to break up all the black. Black is the only color for the US. All bikes in US are 2013's no 14's were expored here. I really wish Suzuki would change that, they are also avalibale in white, red, and blue in other countries. The US has the naked model but China has an S model with a half fairing and full windshield [2014 model] and I'v seen pictures of a 2015 model with full lower fairings ,looks pretty good [baby GXR]. Not a race bike but still has enough power for me , it is still a 250. MPG so far is in the mid /high 60s and I'v only have 900 miles on it. I have other bikes [VStrom 650 and a TU250X] but the GW get ridden the most. For those who enjoy smaller bikes I feel this is a great choice [price /quality/performance] at least for me. Also does have after market avaliable accessories. CMS

Water Warrior 2 · 09-29-2014, 06:51 PM

Right on. How about a comparison to the TU 250?

CMS · 09-29-2014, 11:14 PM

The TU is a great bike, lighter and handles well for a 250 single. It's peppy and IMHO it felt a little quicker than my GZ. If I remember correctly the TU weighed more than the GZ [4 or 5 pounds]. It's a comfortable ride and has a decent seat for a stock seat. The GW and the TU both are the first factory seats that were worth a darn on any bike I'v owned. Mine is stock and I run 55/65 most of the time. If I would change anything I might consider a 16 tooth front gear and maybe a little larger tire [wider] than stock, but for now I'm enjoying the ride. I get a lot of complements on the bike [09 red]. I prefer the longer rides/ and short trips over night. Suzuki dropped the ball on the TU accessory line, there' s not much at all ava through them. I bought a rear rack form Japan so I could use my Givi Top case [30 L]. I run Tourmaster soft sidebags if needed. I'v followed a story on a couple from Canada who toured two up and had a lot of positive comments on the trip. Would like to try that. For me I would rate the bikes, GW first TU next and GZ third , all good bikes in their own way. I'v rode/used them in the same manner and really have enjoyed them all, keeping in mind they are 250's, if you want or need more you need another bike. My rides have all ended wih a big smile on my face, they are just plain fun for me. When I ride to work it takes 45 mins, coming home It may take 1.5 Hrs or more. Not a tech writer as you can see, I started on small bikes and I still enjoy them. CMS

Water Warrior 2 · 09-30-2014, 06:26 AM

Thank you for your comments. It is nice to hear from some one who has all 3 of the bikes with real hands on experience.

burkbuilds · 10-07-2014, 11:08 PM

Cool bike. Thanks for posting WW.

Water Warrior 2 · 10-08-2014, 12:28 AM

Hey there BB. Long time no see. How are you and are you still on your cruiser?

burkbuilds · 10-14-2014, 11:50 PM

Hey WW, I'm fine but I had to sell the bike about 10 months ago to help come up with a downpayment on a house. I'm searching the adds now looking for another Vulcan 500. I've still got all my custom stuff for the one I wrecked in 2012. I guess sometimes we all just find a bike that "fits" us and so far the 500 has been the right fit for me so I think I'll go back to it. Since returning to riding I've had the GZ250, Vulcan 500, 750, and 900. I made the 900 into a trike and then put it back on two wheels after riding a bit on three. Of those bikes the 500 had the most get up and go, top speed, handled well and with my custom seat was the most comfortable for me. There were things I'd love to see different with that bike like Fuel injection and maybe a belt drive for less routine maintenance and I'd like to have air adjustable shocks on it. However, no bike is perfect and those things didn't break the bank with me. The 900 was nice around town but it just didn't have good highway speed and the fuel mileage was in the mid 40's. The 750 was a great bike but just not comfortable and I could not figure out how to customize that seat the way I wanted plus it didn't lend itself to a trunk which I find to be really necessary if you do any grocery shopping, which I did on my 500. I think I can get back on a 500 for under 3 grand with miles between 5K and 10K but it may be spring before I actually make the move.

09-29-2014, 09:20 AM	#1
CMS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 146	Gw250 Got one, excellent bike for a 250. The weight everyone seems to bring up is not even a factor IMHO. Very smooth and comfortable. Disk brakes all around ,6 speed ,water cooled, FI, desent seat, 3 .4 gal tank, 17 in. tires and mag style wheels, really like this bike,quality is great. I feel it's a great bargin for the price. loved my GZ, but this bike has everything the GZ needed. Added a rear rack and Givi top case [30L] plus center stand [that should be standard eqt. ] and added red rim tape to break up all the black. Black is the only color for the US. All bikes in US are 2013's no 14's were expored here. I really wish Suzuki would change that, they are also avalibale in white, red, and blue in other countries. The US has the naked model but China has an S model with a half fairing and full windshield [2014 model] and I'v seen pictures of a 2015 model with full lower fairings ,looks pretty good [baby GXR]. Not a race bike but still has enough power for me , it is still a 250. MPG so far is in the mid /high 60s and I'v only have 900 miles on it. I have other bikes [VStrom 650 and a TU250X] but the GW get ridden the most. For those who enjoy smaller bikes I feel this is a great choice [price /quality/performance] at least for me. Also does have after market avaliable accessories. CMS __________________ You can never have enough motocycles 2017 Yamaha R -3 White 2013 Suzuki GW250 Black FSSNOC # 4953 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-29-2014, 11:14 PM	#3
CMS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 146	Tu250x The TU is a great bike, lighter and handles well for a 250 single. It's peppy and IMHO it felt a little quicker than my GZ. If I remember correctly the TU weighed more than the GZ [4 or 5 pounds]. It's a comfortable ride and has a decent seat for a stock seat. The GW and the TU both are the first factory seats that were worth a darn on any bike I'v owned. Mine is stock and I run 55/65 most of the time. If I would change anything I might consider a 16 tooth front gear and maybe a little larger tire [wider] than stock, but for now I'm enjoying the ride. I get a lot of complements on the bike [09 red]. I prefer the longer rides/ and short trips over night. Suzuki dropped the ball on the TU accessory line, there' s not much at all ava through them. I bought a rear rack form Japan so I could use my Givi Top case [30 L]. I run Tourmaster soft sidebags if needed. I'v followed a story on a couple from Canada who toured two up and had a lot of positive comments on the trip. Would like to try that. For me I would rate the bikes, GW first TU next and GZ third , all good bikes in their own way. I'v rode/used them in the same manner and really have enjoyed them all, keeping in mind they are 250's, if you want or need more you need another bike. My rides have all ended wih a big smile on my face, they are just plain fun for me. When I ride to work it takes 45 mins, coming home It may take 1.5 Hrs or more. Not a tech writer as you can see, I started on small bikes and I still enjoy them. CMS __________________ You can never have enough motocycles 2017 Yamaha R -3 White 2013 Suzuki GW250 Black FSSNOC # 4953 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-07-2014, 11:08 PM	#5
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Cool bike. Thanks for posting WW. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-29-2014, 06:51 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Right on. How about a comparison to the TU 250?
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09-30-2014, 06:26 AM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Thank you for your comments. It is nice to hear from some one who has all 3 of the bikes with real hands on experience.
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10-08-2014, 12:28 AM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Hey there BB. Long time no see. How are you and are you still on your cruiser?
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10-14-2014, 11:50 PM	#7
burkbuilds Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shannon, Georgia Posts: 1,268	Hey WW, I'm fine but I had to sell the bike about 10 months ago to help come up with a downpayment on a house. I'm searching the adds now looking for another Vulcan 500. I've still got all my custom stuff for the one I wrecked in 2012. I guess sometimes we all just find a bike that "fits" us and so far the 500 has been the right fit for me so I think I'll go back to it. Since returning to riding I've had the GZ250, Vulcan 500, 750, and 900. I made the 900 into a trike and then put it back on two wheels after riding a bit on three. Of those bikes the 500 had the most get up and go, top speed, handled well and with my custom seat was the most comfortable for me. There were things I'd love to see different with that bike like Fuel injection and maybe a belt drive for less routine maintenance and I'd like to have air adjustable shocks on it. However, no bike is perfect and those things didn't break the bank with me. The 900 was nice around town but it just didn't have good highway speed and the fuel mileage was in the mid 40's. The 750 was a great bike but just not comfortable and I could not figure out how to customize that seat the way I wanted plus it didn't lend itself to a trunk which I find to be really necessary if you do any grocery shopping, which I did on my 500. I think I can get back on a 500 for under 3 grand with miles between 5K and 10K but it may be spring before I actually make the move.
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