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Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder - [2006]
This edition of the Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.This particular Suzuki GZ 250 has a 249cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984]
The 2006 GZ 250 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S and the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GZ 250's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1991 Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator - ZL 250 LX | 1991cc.1991 Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator | 1991cc.
Weighing in at 150 kgs (330 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder in the same weight category as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom or the 2025 Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT, give or take 50kg.
The 2006 Suzuki GZ 250 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 2 valve Horizontal In-Line 1 cylinder engine produces 20 bhp (14 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 15.1 lb-ft (20.6 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GZ 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1983 Honda XLX 250 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2006 Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder.
The 2006 Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder has a Power to weight ratio of 133.3 bhp per ton and 101.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 GZ 250 competing with the 1983 Honda XLX 250 R [157.8 bhp\ton] and the 2009 Yamaha XTZ 250 Lander X [157.8 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GZ 250 generating around 101.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1987 Yamaha SRX 250 DOHC [126.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 1984 Yamaha SRX 250 DOHC [126.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 27.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 28.3 secs, this makes the Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder similar in acceleration to the 2003 Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder (27.7 secs) and the 2000 Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder (27.7 secs). This Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2006 Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder and the 1999 Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder
When talking about the performance of the 2006 Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 22.3 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1999 Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder (22.3 secs) and the 2003 Suzuki GZ 125 Marauder (22.3 secs).
The 2006 version of the Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder has a maximum speed of 65mph.
Top Speed of the 2006 GZ 250 equals the 2020 Yamaha XT 250 Single
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2006 Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder then how about a 2020 Yamaha XT 250 Single (76 mph) and the 2018 Yamaha XT 250 Single (76 mph).
