Hello! Might buy used GZ250 soon.

BouncinBob · 07-17-2011, 04:47 PM

Hello Riders!
I'm going to be looking at a used GZ250 this week and was happy to see there's a rider's community for it. Also happy to see the thing does have at least a fair reputation.
I'm buying it for three reasons: (1) Something to ride while I upgrade and customize my larger bike: A Kawasaki KLR650 Dual purpose. I do my own mechanical work mostly, and, having a secondary or "backup" bike means I won't feel pressured to rush and finish whatever I happen to be doing to the KLR just so I can have something to ride! (2) Reports of good gas mileage and apparently able to criuse at 65 MPH for moderate distances. (3) Affordable used units are available.
I'll let you all know how it goes! Bye for now.

mole2 · 07-19-2011, 08:15 PM

Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Good luck with your purchase and ride safe.

5th_bike · 07-19-2011, 10:01 PM

Welcome to the forum and I hope it works out for you. :2tup:

While it IS capable of cruising at 65 for a while, the engine will sound like it is revving too much and it could take a while to get there (you could stretch 4th gear to 8000 rpm=65 mph), anything beyond that is a matter of conditions and your willingness to put your nose on the speedometer.

Rookie Rider · 07-19-2011, 11:54 PM

Welcome, i say GO FOR IT !!

07-17-2011, 04:47 PM	#1
BouncinBob Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Burlington City, N.J. Posts: 1	Hello! Might buy used GZ250 soon. Hello Riders! I'm going to be looking at a used GZ250 this week and was happy to see there's a rider's community for it. Also happy to see the thing does have at least a fair reputation. I'm buying it for three reasons: (1) Something to ride while I upgrade and customize my larger bike: A Kawasaki KLR650 Dual purpose. I do my own mechanical work mostly, and, having a secondary or "backup" bike means I won't feel pressured to rush and finish whatever I happen to be doing to the KLR just so I can have something to ride! (2) Reports of good gas mileage and apparently able to criuse at 65 MPH for moderate distances. (3) Affordable used units are available. I'll let you all know how it goes! Bye for now. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-19-2011, 08:15 PM	#2
mole2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Longs, SC Posts: 1,469	Re: Hello! Might buy used GZ250 soon. Welcome to the forum from South Carolina. Good luck with your purchase and ride safe. __________________ 2009 V-Star 650 Silverado Pearl White 2007 Suzuki GZ250 Black (sold)
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07-19-2011, 10:01 PM	#3
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Re: Hello! Might buy used GZ250 soon. Welcome to the forum and I hope it works out for you. :2tup: While it IS capable of cruising at 65 for a while, the engine will sound like it is revving too much and it could take a while to get there (you could stretch 4th gear to 8000 rpm=65 mph), anything beyond that is a matter of conditions and your willingness to put your nose on the speedometer. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-19-2011, 11:54 PM	#4
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: Hello! Might buy used GZ250 soon. Welcome, i say GO FOR IT !!
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