Positioned in Suzuki's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Suzuki GZ250 pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) with a 9.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the GZ250 measures 150 kg (331 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 680 mm (26.8 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.87 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 453 km (281 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2008 to 2012, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~453 km (281 mi)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni BSR32
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionElectronic ignition (Transistorized)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
DrivelineDID 520V, 110 links
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.87 litres/100 km (34.8 km/l or 81.96 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases66.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel
Front SuspensionTelescopic, coil spring, oil damped
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
