Suzuki GSF 250 Bandit: review, history, specs
Class: street
Related: Suzuki GSX-R250
Production: 1989-1997 (2000)
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| Suzuki GSF250 Bandit
1989-1997 (Japan) |
Suzuki GSF250 Bandit VC (variable valve control)
1995-1997 (2000) (Japan, Australia) |
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History
| History | ||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1989 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSF250 Bandit
Generation: GJ74A Code: GSF250 |
| 1990 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSF250 Bandit
Code: GSF250N |
| 1991 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSF250 Bandit Limited
Code: GSF250ZM |
| 1992 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSF250 Bandit
Code: GSF250P, GSF250NP |
| 1993 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSF250 Bandit
Code: GSF250R, GSF250NR, GSF250ZP |
| 1995 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSF250 Bandit; Suzuki GSF250 Bandit (VC-engine)
Generation: GJ77A Code: GSF250S, GSF250VS |
| 1996 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSF250 Bandit; Suzuki GSF250 Bandit (VC-engine)
Code: GSF250S, GSF250VS |
| 1997 | Japan | Name: Suzuki GSF250 Bandit; Suzuki GSF250 Bandit (VC-engine), Limited version
Code: GSF250V, GSF250V-V, GSF250VZ-V |
| 2000 | Australia | Name: Suzuki GSF250 Bandit (VC-engine)
Code: GSF250VY |
Specifications
Suzuki GSF250 Bandit: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2050 mm / 80,7 in |
| Overall width | 700 mm / 27,5 in – GJ74A
745 mm / 29,3 in – GJ74A (Pipe handle type) 730 mm / 28,7 in – GJ77A | |
| Overall height | 1060 mm / 41,7 in – GJ74A
1075 mm / 42,3 in – GJ74A (Pipe handle type) 1055 mm / 41,5 in – GJ77A | |
| Seat height | 750 mm / 29,5 in – GJ74A
745 mm / 29,3 in – GJ77A | |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56,5 in – GJ74A
1415 mm / 55,7 in – GJ77A | |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm / 6,1 in – GJ74A
140 mm / 5,5 in – GJ77A | |
| Dry weight | 146 kg / 321 lbs – GJ77A | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Diamond (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | 41 mm telescopic fork, 120 mm / 4,72 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring pre-load, 7-way), 131 mm / 5,1 in | |
| Front tire size | 110/70R-17M/C 54H | |
| Rear tire size | 150/70–17M/C 69H – GJ74A
150/60R-17M/C 66H – GJ77A | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 310 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper | |
| Fuel capacity | 14,0 l / 3,7 Us gal – GJ74A
15,0 l / 4,0 Us gal – GJ77A | |
| Trail | 101 mm / 4,0 in – GJ74A
103 mm / 4,05 in – GJ77A | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 2,44 l / 100 km (on 60 km/h) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Water-cooled, 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 4-cylinders in-line | |
| Bore & Stroke | 49,0 x 33,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 248 cm³ (15,13 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
GSF250V – VC-engine (variable valve control) | |
| Max. power | 45,0 hp (33,1 kW) /14500 rpm – GSF250 (1989-1992)
40,0 hp (29,4 kW) /13500 rpm – GSF250 (1993-2000) | |
| Max. torque | 25,0 Nm (2,6 kgf*m) / 10500 rpm – GSF250 (1989-1992)
26,0 Nm (2,7 kgf*m) / 10000 rpm – GSF250 (1993-2000) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 7,0 sec. | |
| Top speed | 180 km/h (112 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 4x Mikuni BST29 |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.285 | |
| Final reduction | 3.615 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
2.200 1.722 1.450 1.285 1.150 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase A.C. Generator | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-6Ah | |
Images
Suzuki GSF250 Bandit: images, gallery
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Videos
Suzuki GSF250 Bandit: video.
Manuals
Suzuki GSF250 Bandit: manuals, parts, microfiches.