2006 Suzuki GZ250 review from United States of America
"Overall it's a great commuter bike, and if you keep it at 60 and below, will handle the highway fine"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
The only problems I've had were from the dealer.
50 dollars for dealer preparation, and when I got it home I had to adjust the chain, it was almost flopping.
And on my get acquainted rides, since it had been years since I had ridden, the rod from the shifter to the trans fell off; it was not tightened properly.
General comments?
It does exactly as advertised, and is great for what I bought it for.. It will cruise OK at 60 mph, but really prefers and runs best at 55 mph.
The seat does break down a bit on longer rides, and gets a little uncomfortable, but this is really the only thing I've found wrong with it.
I ride every day rain or shine to work, 16 miles one way.
My average mpg has been around 63 mpg.
It will get 70 if I can keep it down at the 55 mph range..
But the road I ride has a 60 limit, and there are times with traffic I keep it at 60 just to keep from getting ran over on the 2 lane..
It will handle 60 just fine, but for hills you better give it a little goose up to about 65 before you get there, so you aren't crawling by the top.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Acceleration marks | 6/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Handling marks | 9/10 |
| Braking marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5127 miles |
| Date of Entry | 9th August, 2008 |