6th Feb 2018, 04:17
This is an update from the OP:
With 15,000 miles on the ODO, I sold her for $1500.00. This was back in 2010. I've gone through several bikes since then; Ninja 250 (60 MPG), Honda PC-800 (47 MPG), ZX11D (30 MPG), ZX12R (33 MPG), Piaggio MP3 400 (47 MPG), Vulcan 500 (42 MPG), GL500 (42 MPG), GL1100 (25 MPG). My daughter bought a PCX-150 which got 73 MPG. I needed similar mileage due to my commute and I picked up a showroom condition 2000 GZ250 with 2,200 miles for $840.00. My first tank gave me 61 MPG on route with a monster of a hill that normally kills fuel economy. This bike does it all for me. Comfortable riding position on my knees, good easy riding bike. I love the GZ250.
20th Oct 2022, 12:45
I am the original author of this review. My second GZ was given to my daughter. With $6.30 a gallon fuel costs in 2022, I found another GZ, a 2002 with 4200 miles for $975.00. She gets 68 MPG, and runs well. Looks good and can split lanes with ease. My other bike (a KZP-1000) gets 37 mpg and at $6 a gallon gas, this bike is an answer to my prayer. Scoop one up if you can, they are solid so this is my third one; I was glad to have found one again for a steal of a price.
8th Apr 2010, 13:39
I agree, having owned 500cc-1200cc, I still love certain 250cc bikes.
I have ridden the Suzuki GZ250 and was very impressed. I have never been a huge Suzuki fan, however they seem to have improved a lot in the last 10 years.
Also check out the Suzuki TU250, which is the same except it has a much more classic look. I would love to make a TU250 into an ole school cafe racer. The GZ250 has a more modern look, which is also nice.