Positioned in Zongshen's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2006 Zongshen GS 250 utilizes a 230 cc (14 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 16.5 Nm (12.2 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 73.9 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 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 GS 250 measures 166 kg (366 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.76 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 787 mm (31 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,387 mm (54.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 20.06-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.36 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 597 km (371 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 116 km/h (72 mph).
Specific Output
73.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.76 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~597 km (371 mi)
Engine
Displacement230.0 ccm (14.03 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power17.0 HP (12.4 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque16.5 Nm (1.7 kgf-m or 12.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
LubricationWet Sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet plate
Performance
Top Speed115.9 km/h (72.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.36 litres/100 km (29.8 km/l or 70.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases78.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustSingle steel pipe with aluminum silencer.
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel
Front SuspensionInverted hydraulic forks
Rear SuspensionMonoshock, non-adjustable
Wheelbase1387 mm (54.6 inches)
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/70-17
Rear Tyre140/70-17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø279 mm (11.0 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø229 mm (9.0 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight166.0 kg (366.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1024 HP/kg
Seat Height787 mm (31.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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