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Title: Suzuki GZ 250 Post by hersh1992 on 07/24/15 at 20:38:46 hi there im looking to buy a beginners bike for a friend it will be her 1st bike she will take the safety motorcycle course. DOES ANYONE RECCOMEND THE SUZUKI GZ 250 |
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Title: Re: Suzuki GZ 250 Post by Kris01 on 07/24/15 at 20:56:47 I considered one until I found out how small it really is. Have her sit on one to see if she fits. It's not a real highway friendly bike. |
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Title: Re: Suzuki GZ 250 Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 07/24/15 at 22:21:03 The GZ 250 consistently ranks higher than the Honda rebel. It ranks higher with instructors. I have sat on both the Rebel and the GZ, and the GZ feels bigger. Wider front tire, a bit more comfortable riding position (I'm 5' 11""). The GZ 250 is actually a lot more like our Savage than the Rebel. Power is reportedly better at low and mid-range speeds but the bike (like all 250's) suffers in the 55+MPH zone. Wheel base is the same as the rebel, and the GZ is only a few lbs heavier. The Rebel gets better milage by more than 10%. Overall, the GZ felt pretty comfy to me. I only took it around the parking lot, but it handled well at low speeds. Seems like a very nice beginner bike. Here's a link that may be helpful. http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/beginner-motorcycles-comparison-honda-250-rebel-kawasaki-125-eliminator-suzuki-gz250-yamaha-250 |
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Title: Re: Suzuki GZ 250 Post by Dave on 07/25/15 at 03:44:05 I have never ridden the TU250, GZ250 or the Rebel - but I did have a Kawasaki Super Sherpa 250 dual sport. It was a nice bike for back roads and could go up to 60 mph reasonably.....it could not be used on the highway for any distance at all. If you can get her through the Motorcycle safety course and let her learn on their small bikes, I believe you should consider buying a used 250 Ninja for her to get some miles under her belt. They are reliable, plentiful, cheap to purchase and keep, and you can find some really nice ones with a bit of looking (their are a lot of beat up ones out there). The bike handles great, is really good around town, and can go 70 - 80 down the interstate without a problem. Below 8,000 rpm the bike is very docile and the engine is smooth and just what you would expect out of a 250.....from 8,000 to 14,000 the engine comes alive and makes far more HP than you will get from a 250 single. I bought a 2000 Ninja 250 and it is a really fun bike to ride. I normally take it on quick trips around town for errands, or when the weather is iffy and I don't want to get my Savage dirty. I get 70+ mpg on it. |
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Title: Re: Suzuki GZ 250 Post by Art Webb on 07/25/15 at 07:29:43 212C2C242A266E342A372B6E303736430 wrote:
Buncha pictures, no actual article I had a rebel250, it was a good around town bike and would do highway riding (It was WFO at 70 with me on it, but it'd do that all day) Honestly, the Sagave and the Rebel are almost of a size / weight, just the savage has more motor (and a few more lbs) I can't speak on the GZ, never been on one, but I doubt a single is as fast as a twin, most singles in the 250 range I've been on are all in at 60 or so The TU 250 I like the looks of, as I really prefer Standards to Cruisers, but can't speak to it's performance |
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Title: gz 250 opinions Post by hersh1992 on 07/25/15 at 04:56:19 ok I saw your guys response thank you. my friend is she 5"4 125 lbs. thin lady.. it comes down to the rebel the gz 250 or vstar 250 she just goanna use it for commute around town. so any ideas on those models they all seem the same just about .. does the gz 250 have popping problems like the s40 L650 |
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Title: Re: gz 250 opinions Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/25/15 at 05:46:18 If there is anything you can do to get her some dirt bike riding experience it will help.And since she is so small, definitely start with the bike that won't drag her down if it leans a bit . I dropped or nearly dropped the Zuki several times as I stopped, sand in the road, front brake, going so slowly I was standing over the thing. Or, foot down on loose gravel, |
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Title: Re: gz 250 opinions Post by engineer on 07/25/15 at 05:48:22 Myself, I think the V-Star 250 looks the best of those three. The salesman at the local dealer sells all three of those but seems to prefer the V-Star. |
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Title: Re: gz 250 opinions Post by Steve H on 07/25/15 at 06:33:44 I sat on the v-star 250 and it felt absolutely tiny to me but very heavy. I haven't ridden any of the three. The rebel felt ok...a little small but ok. It's a typical Honda. It might not be the prettiest or the fastest but it just keeps on going. I have never actually seen a GZ or TU in person. The reviews are all good. They all say it is not good for anything but short highway rides but is great around town. Give some serious thought to the Ninja 250. Like Dave said, it's docile and predictable at the lower revs. It handles great. Great mileage. Dependable, plentiful, cheap. And, it is quite capable on the highway although a little buzzy. I'm 6'1" with a 33" inseam...feels a little crunched up but is still a nice ride. It's sprung for a light-weight so the suspension tuning should fit her well too. Iron Butt challenges have been done and completed on it. |
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Title: Re: gz 250 opinions Post by Art Webb on 07/25/15 at 06:54:49 I had a 250Rebel, it was a good bike Smooth engine, reliable, 60-70 MPG and while it's topped out at highway speed, it's nice and smooth there and will run WFO all day with no issues It likes to rev, and the oil should be changed every 1000 for best results due to no oil filter (upside, oil change is easy peasy) I dunno much about the other two The Ninja 250 is a good bike too, if she's comfortable with the higher seat (29" IIRC, but i could ne wrong there) and it'll keep up with a Savage while getting 65-70 MPG |
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Title: Re: Suzuki GZ 250 Post by old_rider on 07/25/15 at 19:19:16 I have owned both the rebel 250 and the gz 250, both are about the same in size, the rebel was shall I say, problematic with breathing issues for the carb and tended to be sluggish at times. the GZ 250 I never had a problem with, except that after 55mph, you had better be going downhill to get anymore speed. After I removed the rebels air filter and just let it breathe it would run 65 all day long (but I wouldn't do that, poor thing was screamin' its guts out), I actually broke the speedo cable at the wheel running it flat out. The GZ was a bit more comfortable to ride (i'm 5' 10", 170ish lb.) and "looked" like a bigger bike from a distance, but when you sat on it, you realized it wasn't big at all. I think both bikes would suit her well as a beginner bike. Just get one in fairly good condition so you can get a good return for you money when she gets a larger CC bike. LOL, I actually miss both those bikes, I drilled out the exhaust on the GZ and it was slightly peppier, and when I removed the rebels air filter, it ran better. Its a toss up, but out of the two, I would probably go with the GZ, as I never had a running issue with it. |
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Title: Re: Suzuki GZ 250 Post by hersh1992 on 07/25/15 at 20:14:14 we went and looked at one today rides fine , but it needs tune up and new chain that's about all has 6,000 miles . the sellers asking 1300.00 you think if I talk him down to 800.00 that be a good deal I hope.lol :D |
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Title: Re: Suzuki GZ 250 Post by WD on 07/27/15 at 09:41:01 Of the 4 baby bikes listed, in order, the value for dollar is Ninja, Rebel, V-Star, GZ. It is almost impossible to kill the baby Kawasaki or the Rebel. The V-Star can be tempermental. The GZ, like all Suzuki cruisers, needs a lot of tlc and tinkering to make it dependable. In today's market, the Savage, the VLX600, and the V-Star 650 are the beginner cruisers. Of those 3, bang for the buck is VLX for its reliabilty, but, it can't get out of its own way. Nicer frame, nicer tins, more aesthetically "correct" powertrain. That said, I currently have 2 Savages. Much more user friendly in terms of ergonomic modifications. I wouldn't have a 650 V-Star on a dare, an 85cc 2 stroke will hand it its ass. |
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Title: Re: Suzuki GZ 250 Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/27/15 at 17:53:23 I rode with a guy who had a V star, once. He was all smiles as we donned helmets, pulled on the gloves.. Those things are gutless. |
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