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Suzuki GSX-R250  1987—1989
Suzuki GSX-R250R  1989
Suzuki GSX-R250R SP  1989


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Japan models, GSX-R250, GSX-R400Japan models, GSX-R250, GSX-R400

GSX-R 250-400 models 1987—1993, from a Japanese Auto-by magazine. Click to enlarge. The original magazine with just about every motorcycle model Suzuki made from early 60's to 2001 was kindly sent to me by Tatsuo Sato, Japan.
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Suzuki 1987More Suzuki models from 1987
Suzuki model year code: H

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A couple of years after the presentation of the Suzuki GSX-R750 a little brother with a 250cc engine was born. Like its big brother, the GSX-R250 had a box-frame (steel, not aluminum), full fairing, Full-floater rear swing and a four-cylinder four-stroke engine. Despite having a steel frame, it still managed to be a 138 kg (304 lbs) lightweight dry. The acclaimed curb weight was 158 kg (348 lbs). A half-fairing version was also available.

While the GSX-R750 engine was air and oil-cooled, the baby brother had a liquid-cooled short-stroke engine with a cylinder bore of 49 mm and a piston of 33 mm, delivering 45 bhp at 14 500 revs. It had 17-inch cast wheels and 300 mm twin disc brake at the front. The 3-spoke wheels had a wing cross-sectional shape, intended to reduce rotational resistance and noise.

The riding position was not as forward-leaning as one could assume from a extreme sports bike. The handlebar was moved to a lower position on the 1989 K model.

The GSX-R250 was launched in March 1987. Two months later, in May 1987, an All-Black version with Bronze colored livery was released. Not many examples of any of the model versions are seen outside Japan.

Colors available for the 1987 GSX-R250 were Blue/White, Pearl Twinkle Red / Prussian Blue Metallic (9RD) and Pearl Novelty Black (33J).
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Suzuki GSX-R400
1987 Suzuki GSX-R250 , White/Blue, Japanese domestic model with twin headlights19
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'87 Suzuki GSX-R2501987 Suzuki GSX-R 250
Overall Length: 2 000 mm (78.7 in)
Overall Width: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Overall Height: 1 105 mm (43.5 in)
Seat Height: 734 mm (28.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 370 mm (53.9 in)
Dry Weight: 138 kg (304 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 45 hp (32.6 kW) @ 14 500 rpm, 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
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'87 Suzuki GSX-R2501987 Suzuki GSX-R 250
Overall Length: 2 000 mm (78.7 in)
Overall Width: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Overall Height: 1 105 mm (43.5 in)
Seat Height: 734 mm (28.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 370 mm (53.9 in)
Dry Weight: 136 kg (300 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 45 hp (32.6 kW) @ 14 500 rpm, 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
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'87 Suzuki GSX-R2501987 Suzuki GSX-R 250
Overall Length: 2 000 mm (78.7 in)
Overall Width: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Overall Height: 1 105 mm (43.5 in)
Seat Height: 734 mm (28.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 370 mm (53.9 in)
Dry Weight: 138 kg (304 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 45 hp (32.6 kW) @ 14 500 rpm, 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
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1987 Suzuki GSX-R250 (GJ72A) specifications (Japan)
Engine (J703): Liquid-cooled inline-4 DOHC 4-stroke, 16 valves
Cylinder Volume: 248 cc
Bore x Stroke: 49.0 x 33.0 mm (1.929 x 1.299 in.)
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Power output: 45 PS (32.6 kW) @ 14 500 rpm
Torque: 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
Fuel tank capacity: 16.0 liter
Starting System: Electric start
Ignition type: Full transistor
Transmission type: 6-speed constant mesh
Gearshift pattern: 1-down, 5-up
Secondary drive type: Chain
Number of sprocket teeth: front 13, rear 47
Chain size: 520
Gear ratios: 3.453 / 2.266 / 1.750 / 1.450 / 1.250 / 1.149
Clutch type: Wet multi-plate type
Frame type: Steel box type
Front suspension: Telescopic
Rear suspension: Full-Floater, single shock absorber
Overall Length: 2 000 mm (78.7 in)
Overall Width: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Overall Height: 1 105 mm (43.5 in)
Wheelbase: 1 370 mm (53.9 in)
Seat Height: 734 mm (28.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Dry Weight: 138 kg (304 lbs)
Front tire size: 100/80-17
Rear tire size: 130/70-17
Front wheel size: 2.50 x 17 inch
Rear wheel size: 3.50 x 17 inch
Front brake: Dual piston twin disc, diameter 300 mm (11.81 in)
Rear brake: Single disc, diameter 250 mm (9.84 in)




Suzuki 1988More Suzuki models from 1988
Suzuki model year code: J

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In 1988 the Suzuki GSX-R250, launched in January or February 1988 (different sources say different months), got new graphics put mechanically it remained unchanged. The front turn signals were smoke colored ands built now built in the cowl, similar to the GSX-R750 of the same period. The rear mirrors were also re-designed.

The colors offered were Red/Black with white GSX-R and Suzuki logos and Black with Silver/Gray and Red logos. Another version in Blue and White, Suzuki's racing colors, came a few weeks after. Another Black version with Bronze colored logos and a Red/White version were added to the lineup in May.
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Suzuki GSX-R400
1988 Suzuki GSX-R250 , White/Blue with smoke colored indicator lenses
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'88 Suzuki GSX-R2501988 Suzuki GSX-R 250
Overall Length: 2 000 mm (78.7 in)
Overall Width: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Overall Height: 1 105 mm (43.5 in)
Seat Height: 734 mm (28.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 370 mm (53.9 in)
Dry Weight: 138 kg (304 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 45 hp (32.6 kW) @ 14 500 rpm, 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
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'88 Suzuki GSX-R2501988 Suzuki GSX-R 250
Overall Length: 2 000 mm (78.7 in)
Overall Width: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Overall Height: 1 105 mm (43.5 in)
Seat Height: 734 mm (28.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 370 mm (53.9 in)
Dry Weight: 138 kg (304 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 45 hp (32.6 kW) @ 14 500 rpm, 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
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'88 Suzuki GSX-R2501988 Suzuki GSX-R 250
Overall Length: 2 000 mm (78.7 in)
Overall Width: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Overall Height: 1 105 mm (43.5 in)
Seat Height: 734 mm (28.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 370 mm (53.9 in)
Dry Weight: 138 kg (304 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 45 hp (32.6 kW) @ 14 500 rpm, 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
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'88 Suzuki GSX-R2501988 Suzuki GSX-R 250
Overall Length: 2 000 mm (78.7 in)
Overall Width: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Overall Height: 1 105 mm (43.5 in)
Seat Height: 734 mm (28.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 370 mm (53.9 in)
Dry Weight: 138 kg (304 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 45 hp (32.6 kW) @ 14 500 rpm, 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
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'88 Suzuki GSX-R2501988 Suzuki GSX-R 250
Overall Length: 2 000 mm (78.7 in)
Overall Width: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Overall Height: 1 105 mm (43.5 in)
Seat Height: 734 mm (28.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 370 mm (53.9 in)
Dry Weight: 138 kg (304 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 45 hp (32.6 kW) @ 14 500 rpm, 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
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Suzuki 1989More Suzuki models from 1989
Suzuki model year code: K

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The 1989 GSX-R250R (GJ73A) had a new welded aluminium twin tube frame, a swing arm with a stabilzer, 18-inch rear wheel and larger front brakes. The model also had a redesigned, slightly slimmer seat, resulting 4 mm lower seat height. The handlebar was replaced to a lower position, giving a sportier riding position. The silencer that was coated black earlier was now aluminium colored.

A letter 'R' was added to the model name, stating that this was more radical version compared to the somewhat ”more polite” GSX-R250, that was still available in 1989 – Prussian Blue Metallic (24V) with Gray Metallic (17U) livery and White wheels, Pearl Novelty Black (33J) with Gray Metallic wheels (both had Gray Metallic and White diagonal stripes) and 'Black Version' with Black wheels.

Two GSX-R250R was offered in Marble Italian Red / Space Black (8RY) and Pearl Novelty Black (33J). Both had White Suzuki logos, the Black version had Gray Metallic colored wheels, the Red/Black had Red wheels.

A SP model (Sports Production, pure street-legal racing model), with a single seat, a close ratio transmission and fully adjustable suspension was launched together with the 1989 GSX-R250RK in February 1989. The engine was equipped with a slingshot carburator and SCAI, Suzuki Condenced Air Intake.

The SP model's front suspension preload and compression can be adjusted in 10 steps and the rear suspension preload can be adjusted in 4 steps and the compression in 21 steps. The rear shock had a separated gas chamber and could be adjusted remotely.

The SP model was available in Blue and White, Suzuki's Racing colors.
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Suzuki GSX-R400
1989 Suzuki GSX-R250, Prussian Blue Metallic with White wheels
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Suzuki GSX-R2501989 Suzuki GSX-R 250
Overall Length: 2 000 mm (78.7 in)
Overall Width: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Overall Height: 1 105 mm (43.5 in)
Seat Height: 734 mm (28.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 370 mm (53.9 in)
Dry Weight: 138 kg (304 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 45 hp (32.6 kW) @ 14 500 rpm, 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
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Suzuki GSX-R2501989 Suzuki GSX-R 250
Overall Length: 2 000 mm (78.7 in)
Overall Width: 700 mm (27.6 in)
Overall Height: 1 105 mm (43.5 in)
Seat Height: 734 mm (28.9 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 370 mm (53.9 in)
Dry Weight: 138 kg (304 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 45 hp (32.6 kW) @ 14 500 rpm, 24.5 Nm (2.5 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
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Suzuki GSX-R250R
1989 Suzuki GSX-R250R, Blue and White, Suzuki's racing colors
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'89 RSX-R250R GSX250RR1989 Suzuki GSX-R 250 R
Overall Length: 1 990 mm (78.3 in)
Overall Width: 695 mm (27.4 in)
Overall Height: 1 080 mm (42.5 in)
Seat Height: 730 mm (28.5 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 380 mm (54.3 in)
Dry Weight: 143 kg (315 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 45 hp (32.6 kW) @ 15 000 rpm, 25.5 Nm (2.6 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
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'89 RSX-R250R GSX250RR1989 Suzuki GSX-R 250 R
Overall Length: 1 990 mm (78.3 in)
Overall Width: 695 mm (27.4 in)
Overall Height: 1 080 mm (42.5 in)
Seat Height: 730 mm (28.5 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 380 mm (54.3 in)
Dry Weight: 143 kg (315 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 45 hp (32.6 kW) @ 15 000 rpm, 25.5 Nm (2.6 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
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GSX-R250RSP1989 Suzuki GSX-R 250 R SP
Overall Length: 1 990 mm (78.3 in)
Overall Width: 695 mm (27.4 in)
Overall Height: 1 080 mm (42.5 in)
Seat Height: 730 mm (28.5 in)
Ground Clearance: 125 mm (4.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 380 mm (54.3 in)
Dry Weight: 143 kg (315 lbs)
Engine: Liquid-cooled 248 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 45 hp (32.6 kW) @ 15 000 rpm, 25.5 Nm (2.6 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
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1989 Suzuki GSX-R250R (GJ73A) specifications (Japan)
Engine (J704): Liquid-cooled inline-4 DOHC 4-stroke, 16 valves
Cylinder Volume: 248 cc
Bore x Stroke: 49.0 x 33.0 mm (1.929 x 1.299 in.)
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Power output: 45 PS (32.6 kW) @ 15 000 rpm
Torque: 25.5 Nm (2.6 kg-m) @ 10 500 rpm
Fuel tank capacity: 13.0 liter
Starting System: Electric start
Ignition type: Full transistor
Transmission type: 6-speed constant mesh
Gearshift pattern: 1-down, 5-up
Secondary drive type: Chain
Number of sprocket teeth: front 14, rear 48
Chain size: 520, 114 links
Gear ratios: 3.082 / 2.200 / 1.722 / 1.450 / 1.284 / 1.149
Clutch type: Wet multi-plate type
Frame type: Steel box type
Front suspension: Telescopic
Rear suspension: Full-Floater, single shock absorber
Caster: 25°
Trail: 94 mm (3.7 in)
Overall Length: 1 990 mm (78.3 in)
Overall Width: 695 mm (27.4 in)
Overall Height: 1 080 mm (42.5 in)
Wheelbase: 1 380 mm (54.3 in)
Seat Height: 730 mm (28.5 in)
Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.5 in)
Dry Weight: 138 kg (304 lbs)
Front tire size: 110/70R17
Rear tire size: 140/60R18
Front wheel size: 3.00 x 17 inch
Rear wheel size: 4.00 x 18 inch
Front brake: Dual piston twin disc, diameter 300 mm (11.81 in)
Rear brake: Single disc, diameter 250 mm (9.84 in)

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