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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Cruiser</td>
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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$3,049.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Engine Type</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Single-Cylinder</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Cylinders</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Air</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;SOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Compression Ratio</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;9.0:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Regular</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Number Of Speeds</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;5</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;110/90 PR16</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;130/90 PR15</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Hydraulic Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;57.1 / 1450</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;3.7 / 14</td>
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		<h5>Excellent small starter bike</h5>
		<div class="date">By Brent Kelley(Enthusiast),  Oct. 2, 2008</div>
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		I took my motorcycle safety course on this bike and have to say that I was very impressed with it. Being a 250, it has adequate power for everyday driving situations and great handling as well. If you're going to be doing a lot of highway riding a bigger bike would be a better choice. However, this <span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">bike really shines at city riding. It's small, lightweight frame makes it great for beginners.</span>
		
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		<h5>2004 GZ 250</h5>
		<div class="date">By Dave Desnoyer(Owner),  Jun. 16, 2009</div>
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		A friend passed her riding course and got her license, but didn't have a bike to keep riding on.  So, I found this used and bought it.  She liked it, so she bought it from me.  It's one of the bikes she learned on at the course.  It's very easy to ride and gets 70mpg.  We found that it didn't have e<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">nough oomph to get it up steeper freeway hills without downshifting to 4th, so I swapped out the front sprocket for one with one less tooth.  I calculated that this would raise the RPM about 500 for any given freeway speed, and it worked great to make it up the hills without working the gears.  The trade off was losing about 10 MPG, but for $20 and about a half hour's work, it was a good trade.  Anyone who's 200+ lbs.  thinking of getting a small bike like this should consider a sprocket swap.  With 2500 miles on it, it is still using some oil, but I suspect that it isn't fully broke in yet.  The chrome is rusting through in some spots already, which is a bit disappointing.  I don't think the previous owner polished it at all.  The paint still looks great.  Overall, this is a great beginners bike that can't be beat for the price.</span>
		
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2004 Suzuki GZ 250

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Model Type	Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)	$3,049.00
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	Single-Cylinder
Cylinders	1
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Air
Valves	2
Valves Per Cylinder	2
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	110/90 PR16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	130/90 PR15
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	57.1 / 1450
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	3.7 / 14
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By Dave Desnoyer(Owner), Jun. 16, 2009
A friend passed her riding course and got her license, but didn't have a bike to keep riding on. So, I found this used and bought it. She liked it, so she bought it from me. It's one of the bikes she learned on at the course. It's very easy to ride and gets 70mpg. We found that it didn't have e... Read Full Review