2004 Suzuki GN250 review from New Zealand
"Good, reliable, but not flash aesthetics"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Chain didn't last long... about 5,000 K's.
Rear light mount rusted within a couple of months... not covered by the warranty. I'm lucky that my bike is in the garage so not exposed to weather or I think I would rust a lot more.
A lot of the accessory parts (light fittings etc) look cheap.
General comments?
I really like the bike. I purchased this after not having ridden bikes for 20 years. Was going to keep it for 1 year and then move up, but I like it so much that I have just kept it.
Cheap to run, reliable. Am teaching my kids to ride on it now!
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| Cheap but works |
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| Ideal for learners |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Acceleration marks | 5 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 6 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 14000 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki KZ400 |
| Date of Entry | 21st January, 2009 |