Bike was left in garden shed for 13 years and required a new battery, a new exhaust system, and rebuilt carburettors.
The bike is a naked road tourer.
It is similar to the GS500F, but learner legal. Though I don't know why?
I bought the bike for $300AUS.
The bike is designated as a GS250FW-S, which was Suzuki's first attempt at a 4 cylinder 250cc bike.
It has a 6 speed gearbox, full floater rear suspension, and an instrument cluster like you wouldn't believe.
Top speed is 224km/h, with 36hp @ 11,500rpm, and 23nm @ 7,000rpm.
The power band is strongest between 9,000rpm and 11,000rpm.
The bike is 1 of only 190 shipped to Australia, with only half that still around.
Excellent review. I like motorcycles that are quite unique.
The GS250FW is no exception. I have never seen one on the road. A bike like this, I believe has character and would be proud to own one. Happy riding.
I, Ned myself, own a Suzuki GS250FW 1984 with approx 12000Ks and I agree with these comments as I enjoy riding my bike so much. By the way, mine is the only one I have seen in the flesh.
I feel you need to ride this bike on the power band to benefit from it, which sometimes can get me in trouble. Also, it can use a lot of fuel riding it on the power, but it is most enjoyable... yours Ned.
Have just bought one - am a beginning rider at age 47, so I need a 250 for a year or so. It just appealed to me, so I bought it. It's an 84 model and needs a bit of work, but it goes and is licensed. Any hints or advice would be greatly appreciated. As would any suggestions about where I could get parts and a workshop manual. drovershill@hotmail.com
Hi I live in taranaki NZ and own a gs250fw. I have found it to be a great little bike. It has loads of power for a 250.
I blew the motor a while ago (con rod snapped in half). I was lucky enough to come across another engine.
I've never seen another one on the road.
I live in Rosario, Argentina and owned one some months ago, I'm working on the engine and it will look like a brand new bike. Also have the workshop manuals, contact me, thortheblade@hotmail.com
I've just added a GS250FW to my garage with over 90,000kms on the clock, hence it burns a bit of oil and does not tick over properly.
I recently took it to AHGs DTEC track near Perth airport. The handling was not too bad, but ground clearance is poor, scraping the footrest, centre stand and outer exhaust down pipes on both sides.
Surprisingly, after 2 hours of constant redlining, the motor stayed intact and even got me home on one tank (just).
It's nice sometimes to buzz around on an old relic instead of the latest wizz bang tackle, and not be worried about falling off and causing more damage at stand still than the GS is worth!
MARSH
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