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GN 250 E

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40 /100 Commuter
Power
17 HP
Top Speed
122 km/h
Engine
249 ccm

1990 Suzuki GN 250 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1990 Suzuki GN 250 E pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 7,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the GN 250 E measures 140 kg (309 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.24 kg per horsepower). The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 122 km/h (76 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1988 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
68.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.24 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 17.0 HP (12.4 kW)) @ 7800 RPM
Compression 9.0:1
Bore x Stroke 72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 4
Fuel Control Overhead Cams (OHC)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 122.0 km/h (75.8 mph)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3.00-18
Rear Tyre 120/90-16
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Expanding brake
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl. 140.0 kg (308.6 pounds)
Fuel Capacity 10.00 litres (2.64 US gallons)
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