03-12-2015, 04:24 PM | #1 |
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New Suzuki GZ250 Owner in Acworth, GA!
New GZ250 owner as of last weekend and I so far I am loving it. After having owned the Helix for a year and learning how capable 250cc's are I bought the GZ and so far I am loving it to. I love the great gas mileage and keeping lots of miles off my burgman 400 which is my long distance touring bike.
Here is all 3 of my bikes, from left to right I have a 2008 Suzuki Burgman 400, 1999 Honda Helix & now the 2009 Suzuki GZ250 Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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03-12-2015, 05:44 PM | #2 |
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Welcome dude. Always glad to have a new member join us.
Question for you. How does the Burgie compare to the GZ for highway and long distance rides?? |
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03-12-2015, 10:56 PM | #3 | |
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Hard to compare it to the Burgman though its 400cc with 38hp I think or maybe 32hp. I can't remember. But I love this GZ and I need to get a tank bag for it. I know Honda says the Helix can handle 70mph as long as your butt can, but I wonder if the GZ is comfortable for distance riding at that speed to. I worry since its air cooled, but it doesn't sound wound out to me at all. I am going to find that site that shows the RPM's at speeds to see what its turning at that point. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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03-13-2015, 03:55 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for your reply. You may be surprised at the comfort level of the GZ on a longer ride, the determining factor is your body size. Lynda, my SO rode her GZ on a 3000 mile trip with no complaints except for the engine performance in headwinds and long grades. 60 mph was a nice comfy speed on secondary highways with a lot of gear strapped on. She did upgrade to a much larger bike after 3 seasons of riding but credits her riding skills to the GZ and it's ability to not intimidate a new rider.
From what I've read about the Burgie 400 they are very satisfying and a definite long distance runner. Looking forward to your experiences on your stable of bikes. |
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03-16-2015, 08:17 AM | #6 |
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You're very close to me and you've got a bike identical to what I had.
You'll love these things. They're great bikes. Welcome to the forum! |
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