Suzuki GS250FW
1983—1984

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1983 Suzuki year code: D

The liquid-cooled GS250FW (internal code GK71A) was launched in Japan in March 1983. It was the world’s first model to adopt a 4-stroke liquid-cooled 4-cylinder DOHC engine in the 250 cm³ market where 2-cylinder engine models had dominated. Generating maximum horsepower of 36 PS, this engine delivers smooth acceleration, quietness, and powerful riding performance. Substantial weight reduction was realized together with the engine itself by adopting forged aluminum parts such as separate clip-on handlebars, footpegs, and a muffler bracket, in addition to to the square-piped frame and swingarm. The front end pairs the Anti Nose Dive Fork (ANDF) system with a 16-inch wheel. The rear end features upgraded parts such as the Full-Floater Suspension and the Remote Controlled Pre Load (PCPL) mechanism. Variations include half-faired (GS250FWS) and mini-faired (GS250FW) models. Suzuki GS250FW was manufactured in Japan between 1983 and 1986. The model remained technically unchanged during its lifespan. Model name: GS250FW Model code: GJ71A Launched in Japan: March 1983 Selling period: 1983–1984 Initial frame number: GJ71A-10001~ GS250FW retail price in Japan: 459,000 yen Model name: GS250FWS Model code: GJ71A Launched in Japan: April 1983 Selling period: 1983–1984 Initial frame number: GJ71A-10001~ GS250FWS retail price in Japan: 479,000 yen 4 available color options: Red/White, Black/Red, Red, Black

1983 Suzuki GSX400FWS, Pure White / Marble Pure Red (07P)

1983 Suzuki GS 250 FW Overall Length: 2 045 mm (80.5 in) Overall Width: 745 mm (29.3 in) Overall Height: 1 185 mm ( Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 400 mm (55.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Dry Weight: 157 kg (346 lbs) Engine: water-cooled 249 cc inline-2, DOHC, 4 valves. 36 hp (26.5 kW) @ 11 000 rpm, 22.55 Nm (2.3 kg-m) @ 10 000 rpm

1983 Suzuki GS 250 FWS Overall Length: 2 045 mm (80.5 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 400 mm (55.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Dry Weight: 158 kg (348 lbs) Engine: water-cooled 249 cc inline-2, DOHC, 4 valves. 36 hp (26.5 kW) @ 11 000 rpm, 22.55 Nm (2.3 kg-m) @ 10 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1983 Suzuki GS 250 FWS Overall Length: 2 045 mm (80.5 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 400 mm (55.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Dry Weight: 158 kg (348 lbs) Engine: water-cooled 249 cc inline-2, DOHC, 4 valves. 36 hp (26.5 kW) @ 11 000 rpm, 22.55 Nm (2.3 kg-m) @ 10 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1983 Suzuki GS 250 FWS Overall Length: 2 045 mm (80.5 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 400 mm (55.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Dry Weight: 158 kg (348 lbs) Engine: water-cooled 249 cc inline-2, DOHC, 4 valves. 36 hp (26.5 kW) @ 11 000 rpm, 22.55 Nm (2.3 kg-m) @ 10 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1983 Suzuki GS 250 FWS Overall Length: 2 045 mm (80.5 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 400 mm (55.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Dry Weight: 158 kg (348 lbs) Engine: water-cooled 249 cc inline-2, DOHC, 4 valves. 36 hp (26.5 kW) @ 11 000 rpm, 22.55 Nm (2.3 kg-m) @ 10 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1984 Suzuki year code: E

Although the GS250FW was still available in the shops as late as in 1986, no new model versions were released by Suzuki after the updated version, the GS250FWS-2 (with half-fairing) was the last version of this groundbraking motorcycle model, that was not the success Suzuki expected to be. Model name: GS250FWS-2 Model code: GJ71B Launched in Japan: June 1984 Initial frame number: GJ71B-10001~ 1984–1986 retail price in Japan: 484,000 yen

1984 Suzuki GSX400FWS, Solid Black / Silver Metallic (82Z)

1984 Suzuki GS 250 FWS Overall Length: 2 045 mm (80.5 in) Overall Width: 735 mm (28.9 in) Overall Height: 1 240 mm (48.8 in) Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in) Wheelbase: 1 400 mm (55.1 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (6.3 in) Dry Weight: 158 kg (348 lbs) Engine: water-cooled 249 cc inline-2, DOHC, 4 valves. 36 hp (26.5 kW) @ 11 000 rpm, 22.55 Nm (2.3 kg-m) @ 10 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

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