1998 Suzuki GZ 250 test drive review

[@TitanFlare]

I had this as my first bike, it was awesome. So much fun that I’m actually considering getting this again as a second bike, something about little 250s are so fun

[@JacobKondrath]

We used these at the MSF course in Ephrata. I actually really liked it. Way easier to learn on than my V-Star 650. Definitely recommend this for a beginner.

[@FrayedString]

I just rode one this past weekend at my rider course in Wenatchee!

[@ryderDoO]

its a single cylinder with 4 valves (Dual exhaust port)

[@TubaSteve369]

Good call!

[@jamesbongiovanni5180]

It's not a twin. It's an air-cooled SOHC 249cc single-cylinder engine with a 5 speed transmission.

[@Srkcycles]

yes you are correct

[@SATUTV55]

Motor is one cylinder engine with two chambers and two pipes out !

[@eilliwwasniahc]

He should do his homework before doing the video. Who needs an uninformed review.

[@3-DtimeCosmology]

Two exhaust ports. Edit: One cylinder with two exhaust valves, two exhaust ports and two exhaust pipes.

[@gloryinthe3rd166]

Always a know-it-all thank you professor

[@Roadstar1602]

When someone says "fast enough to kill ya" as a selling point lol.

[@kylifornia9394]

I recently got a 2007 gz250 for $900 at 7,600 miles. Great bike. Kinda outgrowing because i got it to learn on but still like it. Ive barely hit 65 going downhill. Youre almost always going to get passed up by traffic on a 250. And they dont like going uphill too well. Looking into a 93 nighthawk 750 for later on. 20hp to 75hp is a big jump lol.

[@rinaldomontana8907]

I have a 2002 GZ250....GREAT BIKE...TAUGHT ALL MY KIDS HOW TO RIDE....THEY ALL LOVED IT...

[@GoldenGamer-es5tl]

I took my MSF course on a GZ250. Lots of fun around a parking lot, but I'm 6'1" and ~200 lb, so it wouldn't work too well for me on the freeway. I got a Boulevard C50 after the course and used it to pass the unrestricted size test with no negative marks. Tons of fun. Thanks for the videos

[@Kernszee]

Im same height and weight. Although freeway was to slow for you did it do okay on highway? Could u highway cruise 55?

[@GoldenGamer-es5tl]

@@Kernszee The GZ250? I don't know. I only used it in the safety course, and I never went faster than around 20-25. The boulevard could do 55 just fine.

[@Patrick_B687-3]

Perfect bike for beginner raw noobs. Cheap, no problem if you drop it, sell it when your ready and get some of your money back.

[@szopq]

Good for learning, for beginners, a first bike... Am I the only one who actually appreciates small bikes after quite a few years of experience with bigger bikes?

[@friktionrc]

no...from what I've read plenty of riders with years of experience are going back to smaller cc bikes thet used when first starting out....its like how most car drivers enjoy driving smaller older cars than modern faster ones....more fun riding a slower bike fast - all the fun with 0 speeding tickets, red line everywhere but max out at 50mph or so 😂...cant wait to get mine lol

[@szopq]

@friktionrc The high speed you don't really need most of the time is one thing. Another thing is handling and the weight. Also, pulling out my 650cc from the garage in a hot season for a 30-minute spin alone is simply discouraging. That's why I'm thinking of buying a cruiser not bigger than 350cc as a second bike.

[@friktionrc]

@@szopq Yeah def agree about handling and weight. Sat on a GZ last week and it felt so light compared to more powerful /modern bikes. I totally get why folks who have been riding for years are coming back to smaller cc bikes.

[@Squiddles_]

Learned on the gz250 and bought a shadow 750 myself. I love it and plan on keeping it for good, but I want to get a small bike like the gz250 or a super cub/similar bike.

[@amberclary2436]

I have a GZ250 ... I absolutely LOVE my bike. I learned on a much bigger bike but I friggin LOVE it

[@two7ihands85]

Hey does your bike run hard even if you push the “thing” on the left side All the way back

[@b1pig]

you can add a +1 front sprocket and make 1st gear actually useful, too. My wife has had one for a few years. The only bad thing about this bike is the tiny little carb will gum up pretty easy. Even when I thought I've drained the carb out good for winter.... This thing proves me wrong.

[@archygrey9093]

I got the same carbs on my honda and yamaha dirt bikes, always need to clean them. The only carbs that never seem to need cleaning or taking apart are the SU carbs on my 1985 gs450

[@K9Clyde]

Don't drain it. Fill it with non ethanol premium and stable then run that through the carb and engine before storing for the winter. Don't forget to close the petcock too.

[@rebelcat420]

We used these (I believe the 125cc version) for the MSP course in Pittsburgh. Actually remember dragging the pegs doing the 270° turn exercise in my test lol. Putting the ego aside, it was actually a fun little bike. Would have no shame getting one for little trips around town.

[@robertcurtis1112]

I love my 2009 Kawasaki Elimination 125. Had it past 70 miles per hour on flat roads.

[@mikebogatyrev3058]

Thank you for this video. I really want to start riding and this bike has such a great feel and your comments make me want to buy it! I have just subscribed to your channel to see more!

[@bradfarley3051]

This was my first motorcycle. I rode it during the msf and bought it from my msf instructor. Good times.

[@theoneandonlyblaine7449]

“Fast enough to kill you” is the best quote I’ve ever heard.

[@lornedavis6965]

The 250 gz shines it's brightest in the curves, so low and smooth.

[@M3Vader]

I just took my MSF course last weekend and I was on a GZ 250. Very easy to learn on!

[@Squiddles_]

Bought a 750 shadow as my first bike, but used the gz250 in the msf course. Lovely little bike. Want to get one for myself one day.

[@Roadstar1602]

You said it. Anything on 2 wheels if fun for me. I've had tons of fun on 250s and even 125s.

[@adamlewis942]

I just got a 03 gz250 to learn on and I love it

[@BoringFisherman]

I have the same bike. I have done a carb job and a pod filter. Next is a megaphone muffler. Super fun to jump on and ride around town.

[@CigarKingDom]

A bike that you'll likely find at any motorcycle school. It's a relatively simple to operate bike without a lot of nonsense involve. If you want something thats just something you can ride on regular streets and dont wanna put too much mileage and money into riding, this is for you.

[@royjaber571]

Why not ride it a lot?

[@CigarKingDom]

@@royjaber571 hard to keep up at highway speed

[@royjaber571]

@@CigarKingDom ah okay thanks

[@lambertj.2892]

@@CigarKingDom But you don't have to ride on a highway. Keep it to the local streets and ride it allot!

[@306Geni]

It's single. It just have separate exhaust pipes. One for each of exhaust valve. You can check how many sparkplugs it has. Br.

[@SATUTV55]

ONE !

[@paulkaz2127]

old thread I know. My old 85 Shadow vt500 had 2 cylinders and 4 spark plugs ...so there is that.

[@Srki99Production]

I bought same but more beautiful but chinese version, damn its weird for one cylinder Greetings from Serbia 🇷🇸

[@futureshock7425]

They are gonna use this to teach us in March when I take the class, good beginner bike?

[@jayteesgear]

Thx for this review Sean! I'm checkin one out 2moro as a 1st bike to learn on.

[@KainRazielMT]

It sounds so goddamn good. Makes me want to have one.

[@aRnBStar]

rock sound，lol

[@retroliftsprs]

It sounds gay lmfao

[@gregersrasmussen1967]

Dual cumbustion chamber. 1 cyl. Smooth ride

[@Maneir]

I've been on the hunt for my first bike, and there's one of these a bit North of me for only $850... Here's hoping I can get the cash before someone else snags it. :)

[@Srkcycles]

cool great plan

[@wacio]

You can get them around this price everywhere all year long

[@451dskots88]

Ok... which is the better beginner bike? The GZ250 or the Honda Rebel 250?

[@garyteague9555]

shawn h. i’d say which either one you can get the best buy on

[@451dskots88]

@@garyteague9555 I just bought a 2007 GZ250 today. 2400 miles for $900.00

[@newscooler12316]

@@451dskots88 how fast can u get it?

[@451dskots88]

@@newscooler12316 I've hit 70 with it. That's about all she's got. It's a really fun bike to rip around town or use as a commuter back and forth to work or school.

[@storm1364je]

Picking mine up Thursday. Only 5400 miles on it. Finally going to learn.

[@MrEjblanco]

How much?

[@brett3722]

Just picked up this bike (even green) as my first bike. I’m 42 and have wanted a bike since I was 9. So the 9 yr old kid in me is pretty excited 😆. Now, what color helmet? 😂 I’ve appreciated the channel. Thank you! Ephesians 3:14-21

[@o00scorpion00o]

How did you get on with the bike after 1 year ? I’m 43 and see one of these come up for sale, cheaper and more powerful than a new Honda cb125f.

[@brett3722]

I still have it and enjoy it. However, I outgrew it quickly. After 3 months I was ready for something larger and capable. I don’t feel the 250 is able to respond with enough power. For around town and just for fun it’s fine.

[@o00scorpion00o]

@@brett3722 Thanks for the reply, Yes I understand what you mean. I'm heavy too which probably wouldn't help + I got lots of hills so I'd probably want 300 - 400 cc Minimum. Originally I wanted a Maxi scooter, I sat on the Xmax 300 and surprised how big it actually is. Then there's the Burgman 400 and Forza 350 they all seem quite fast and more than enough for my needs but then I thought that it might be best to learn on a Manual bike. I sat on the Rebel 500 and it was really nice and comfortable, good seating position for my 5 foot 8 height. Yesterday I sat on the Yamaha XVS950 V-Star Bolt and I likes that a lot, 950 is probably too much starting off but it was a real nice bike but unfortunately the Rebel 500 and the XVX950 are well beyond my budget for now. I also sat on the CB125F and it was nice size for a more upright bike, it's light too so I can see the attraction to such a bike for learning, unfortunately it's around 3500 - 4000 Euro's here in Ireland but I did find the gear leaver to be a bit awkward. I like the Honda Shadow and might see if I can find a lower CC version , maybe 600 or 700 and learn on that but it's hard to find bikes anywhere near me because I have 0 riding experience and don't think I would be able to ride 40+ miles and I got to get someone to drive me there. I suppose I could get a company to deliver. But glad you still like the Marauder, says a lot after a year that you even still ride it 🙂 What year is your Marauder ?

[@lucioperez894]

its this good for a long trips? riding a country for a few months?

[@chrisfulton5597]

I wanted a fz 07 for a starter .. i ended up with a 09 gz250 .saved my life probably !🤣🤣 got it for 800 bucks with 3400 miles.. mind you im 275lbs and i cruz around town... to and from work... now i wouldnt get in highway.... but it zooms

[@nicksyahoo]

Chris Fulton I just got a gz250 as my first, and I’m loving it so far:) was wondering if the downshifting is feeling rough or if it’s just me, as I have little to no experience, hence me here watching these videos, lol. But just wanted to say that while I suppose it wasn’t the wisest decision I’ve made, I hit a highway with no issues.. just one trip mostly at night, from Lexington ky, to Cincinnati up I75, just over an hr.. Stayed in the slow lane, and just enjoyed the ride, lol. I’m thinking I’ll take the longer back way next time tho, lol!

[@chrisfulton5597]

@@nicksyahoo at the very beginning of each down shift there is a clunk or a hard down shift definitely down to first.

[@g4be01estuar]

What's the main issue you can come across with one of these bikes? Like a bad cylinder or something ?

[@silvernuggets1285]

I just picked up a 05 from my brother out in Texas. Flying out to play around with it for a few days. Looking Into shipping back to RI but I'm getting quotes at 1100.

[@ryderDoO]

Volty/Gn250/GZ250 all will do 135. GN is geared lower (shorter gears - you really feel the kick) unlike in volty.

[@scottmickleberry9254]

How fast did you get up to ? Thanks mph

[@DontLookBackPewDie]

What is the size compared to Superlight 200 ? ... I'm a huge guy im concerned.

[@s.weldingandfabrication4287]

ha I like like 20 min away from where you're riding, I was thinking damn that water tower looks familiar.

[@ultralordking]

rode that exact bike for my msf course in philly

[@jamiehaggett5586]

I just road one of these in class and it’s a really easy to ride bike

[@hughmcbeath5463]

Great video just bot 1 great for an auld man like me from Scotland

[@rpeek]

Thanks for the review!

[@neilrichards7059]

I bought one of these for my wife today. Took it for a little rip. I may ride it sometimes instead of my 2017 Octane

[@POPPASHANGO]

The GZ is a thumper... Which is kinda cool.

[@KinseyBettis]

I have one of these. What can be done to make it have more power?

[@alekseishevchenko7152]

Kinsey Bettis buy something with bigger engine

[@brandonwade5725]

Change the sprockets, or yeah buy something with a bigger engine lmao. I bought an 09 GZ with only 7k miles for $1500 like 2 months ago. Amazing bike to learn on, super forgiving, but dont expect much of an increase in power because this bike wasnt made to make tons of power

[@verablack3137]

What do you mean won't hit that speed in a Vespa? The Vespa GTS has a higher top speed than a Suzuki GZ250

[@vincekay10]

So what is the top speed on it? I found one on Craigslist for $1300 it's a 2007 model

[@renostubbs8504]

Purchase a 2005 but it would not go over the 20mph mark, what do you think is wrong/solutions. Awesome video

[@TWrecks]

Try shifting to 2nd gear xP

[@renostubbs8504]

@@TWrecks Will check it out,thanks bro

[@luisloya1120]

I'm learning on a bike just like this in my CHP MSF class.

[@daw5600]

maybe going to buy one of those, but the red one :D Ive got german simson s51 and its very ok but its only 50 but also i am looking for a 400 or 350 so i dont really know if i should buy this one, or get another one.

[@rehmanhizbullah9445]

What's the battery model & details for this Suzuki GZ250 1998?

[@two7ihands85]

Hey guys how do u stop it from running hard. My bike acts like I’m just holding the gas when I’m in neutral

[@dillonvice9859]

Adjust the idle bro.

[@archygrey9093]

Carburettor needs tuning or you might have a vacuum air leak. An air leak between the carburettor and engine will make it run leaner and rev high at idle as a result yet it will be more gutless when you actually ride it.

[@two7ihands85]

@@dillonvice9859 I did and even if It is all the way back or all the way down or in the middle it still will idle really high

[@two7ihands85]

@@archygrey9093 thanks I'll check it out

[@RodknockRhett]

The twin star is now the Grom and Monkey. Both are 125cc

[@hydrohedinvictus8697]

learned how to ride on that thing

[@tuckercase2449]

For anybody still following this video, how short is this bike? I'm not NBA tall, but I'm still pretty freakishly tall.

[@danlegacy5687]

Just bought the Marauder 250

[@garyburbank4559]

Shawn SRKCycle would this be a good starter bike for my wife my wife is wanting to get into Riding the closet she has came to riding motorcycles is the 50cc scooter and my street legal Baja Warrior 200 she isn't use to using gears she loves riding my Street Legal Baja Warrior in actually in the process of converting another street legal Baja Warrior into a Baja Warrior Mini Super Moto kinda like the street legal Mini Bike Red Beards Garage Built I started my Oldest son on a Motorized Bicycle and after he rode it for a while I moved him up to a Kawasaki Ninja 250r and he loved it he rode it around for a year and a half and then her found someone who has looking for a smaller bike to start his wife on and he was getting rid of a Yamaha R6 so they Traded head up and who cares if you look Goofy riding the Suzuki gz250 I actually started riding streets on a street legal 110cc Mini chopper I have actually been thinking about starting my wife out on it and once she gets used to riding with gears moving her up to a bike a little bit bigger she's use to using a clutch to take off because I have had her ride our motorized bicycle I'm actually keeping it around so my younger boys can ride and have a way to school and work when they are 15 And 16 like my dad started me on a 50cc Scooter when I was 15/16 so I had transportation to and from school/work because the school bus didn't pick up out where I lived at and my dad was always at work by the time I had leave for school so I'm going to do the same for my boys start them on the the motorized bicycle at 15 at the age 16 move them up to a Moped and get their drivers license and after they show me that they are responsible and take care of their moped I'll get them a TRUCK , SUV , VAN when I was 17 my dad got me my first truck 1988 GMC Sierra 1500 regular cab long bed 2 wheel drive my 18th birthday my dad gave me my 1972 Chevy Chevelle Malibu and my grandpa gave me my 1972 Harley Davidson 900 sportser chopper 7 foot Springer front end at the age 19 I got my 1995 Chevy Astro Conversion van at the age 21 my dad gave me my 1982 Harley Davidson 1200 sportser 25th anniversary I happen to be out Riding around with a good friend of mine on his Suzuki gs650f he also has a Kawasaki zx14r and we stopped by my older brothers house and he had me ride his Suzuki gsxr750 after that I wanted a bike similar to my brothers bike and a good friend Of mine owed me some money and he had a really nice bike and didn't know when he would be able to come up with the money and he knew I was looking for a bike like my older brothers bike so we got to talking and made a deal he gave me the bike he had and we would be even and that is how I got my first Sports Bike my Suzuki gsx600f I also have a Kawasaki kz1100 and my brother has a Kawasaki kz1000 we all have our back up bikes and our Daily Riders both my 1972 Harley Davidson 900 sportser and my 1982 Harley Davidson 1200 sportser's are stored in Michigan at our vacation house next door to my parents house

[@robotbjorn4952]

Now *that* is a run-on sentence!

[@pythonman8103]

Well what is the top freaking speed?

[@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467]

71 Mph for anyone curious a year later

[@jasonroberts8206]

@@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467 Thank you.

[@saidabimelec8506]

72 downhill

[@brandonwade5725]

@@saidabimelec8506 got mine to 76 downhill, but the wind was blowing the same way I was going

[@leerobinson4885]

I have a gz125cc and in the UK I am able to ride this on a cbt (moped license) is the same case in the US but up to 250cc??

[@jvalusmc0331]

No. Have to have mc license anything over 50cc in most places

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 in Illinois a moped license is 149cc and below, so a motorcycle license is 150cc and bigger

[@clarenceswope3026]

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 what is a mini Cruiser it's about the same size as Honda Rebel

[@lionelwolf-guard3093]

Did you sell that bike?

[@j887276]

@7:40 My 1982 Honda Twinstar was 200cc not 125cc.

[@knappster0234]

They’re single cylinders , dual exhaust port

[@ChristopherChamberlain-fw2iy]

The guy learning on the katana is dangerous

[@youngclippa5608]

I wanted to start riding so I chose the 2005

[@bradleyrees3358]

I have the 2005 😉

[@vincekay10]

Can it handle freeway speeds once in a while?

[@vu123456789]

Visually Afflicted it can go 65 all day long

[@NickVetter]

Im riding this for the msf course and 1st gear is terrible

[@brandonwade5725]

In my msf we used TW200s. They had a better first gear. I still love my GZ tho, first bike I ever bought. Does exactly what I need it to with no issues.

[@velvethammer26]

so what was the top speed?...`same as the others`isnt very insightful.

[@MushyMonkey]

If you're still wondering, top speed is about 70-75 on mine, but it has very low acceleration at higher speeds.

[@ChristopherChamberlain-fw2iy]

Its a 2 cylinder . Maybe a a twin but not a v- twin

[@georgeclaytonwall]

Next time you want to sell a bike, you should do your homework: to figure out # of cylinders and gears.

[@gloryinthe3rd166]

If you think you look Goofy on that bike you look Goofy in anything buddy

[@j887276]

America is the only country in the world where people think a 250cc bike is inadequate.

[@BlackBallBouncer]

​@@j887276 Based

[@3-DtimeCosmology]

Two exhaust ports, single cylinder.

[@ScreamingReel500]

GZ 250 has 4 gears!!! That is better than my Suzuki. It has 1 gear.

[@brianjudson2370]

The TwinStar is a 185 cc. You work at a motorcycle shop and make vids for them. You really should do your research.

[@MrJoshdude101]

Cheers

[@stevechilds4043]

I have one it’s an 01 same color!

[@williamsmith8041]

Kawasaki also made a 125 ( eliminator )

[@chiefaj4745]

Good bobber bikes

[@j0nb0y5]

Is 6foot to big to learn on this?

[@jadenbanks8269]

I’m 5’11 and it’s comfortable to me. This is the only bike I’ve ever ridden besides dirt bikes. Pretty cool just to beat around on. Very great bike to learn on for sure.

[@saidabimelec8506]

5'11" and i found it a bit cramped when i sat on one for the msf.

[@kypdurron5484]

Its a matter of weather its comfortable for YOU. Im 7ft so im too big for any bike and i putter around on mine all day no issues.

[@terrynoga979]

Vespa makes a 35O cc. You are being judgmental.

[@homefreeonasuzuki7999]

Not a twin. Four valve sohc thumper..

[@kurt9609]

Kickstart was optional

[@Johnclark300]

That engine has 4 valves

[@peachygoogles6359]

Nice moped 🏍 now take that to my grandmas house and tell her you want that but an actually baika and describe to her in detail (if you have a pic even better and in color better still!) but wait! There’s more....and then tell her how you felt when you wanted a bike and saw this one and if you know the parts of a bike or why you want the bike...that’s koo. But even BETTER if you can tell her who it was that inspired you to want one and what they did and bet you she’ll know them. 😇😅😘😁 I’m just happy that someone thought to customize a moped. Me personally I tried to do the moped thing but I felt like a cheater like it was too soft anyway and too easy and not at all like I earned anything. So I prefer a 20” regular bici but I won’t ride a motorcycle now cz I can’t, there’s too much metal plates in my body so the vibration rattles my muelas and makes it hard to see out of my eye sockets... Anyway, good luck! And your bike design kind of reminds me of that WordArt thing where it’s like the soft blow thing and then the solid color inside/outside of that lol it’s right

[@fluxcaptech4593]

I call mine fun size..

[@tylergreen6352]

get a tu250x

[@wacio]

tu250 apears to be 3x the price for .5x fun

[@Gambler_Games]

DOTCOOOOM

[@alexstrutt7819]

Straight up uninformed on what the bike is and how many cylinders it has. Awful review video .

[@tammyforbes2101]

I would give $500 for that!

[@roberttait5865]

they don't use bikes like this on courses...

[@rcdraco]

We had one at my course today. And a BMW and a Grom. They get what they get so it's sorta random.

[@corylittrell2109]

They did when I took my MSF course

[@theburritodaddy9384]

I used this bike on my MSF course last December, and they've been using these for years and years...

[@josetrujillomelian6568]

EN ESPAÑOL, PORFA.

[@chico197319]

www.milanuncios.com/motos-de-carretera/suzuki-marauder-custom-203368006.htm

[@georgeclaytonwall]

It is NOT a twin. Do your homework before you go public.