GN 250

1996 Suzuki GN 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's naked motorcycle platform, the 1996 Suzuki GN 250 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 20.6 HP (15 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 82.7 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), 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 measures 129 kg (284 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.26 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1993 to 1997, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.