2009 Suzuki TU 250
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Vibration at 40mph?
By (I am an Owner) on Sep 26, 2011Purchased my 2009 TU with 514 miles in Sept, 2011. Don't understand why another poster is experiencing vibration above 40mph. I can get to 65mph+ and still very smooth. Added the white trim gel seat that gives it a very cool and complete look, but is very, very hard as compared to the stock seat ... which is excellent (will be switching back.) Bike is very smooth and easy to ride. Has a great retro look with lots of chrome. Currently own 3 dirt bikes but this is the first for the street.
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Great bike!
By (I am an Owner) on Sep 06, 2009Replaced a Kawasaki Vulcan 500 with the Suzuki TU250 and am glad I did. Great bike, crisp 'tossable' handling, great riding position, comfortable seat, very nice clutch, surprisingly smooth engine, good torque off the line, even power delivery across the revs, and fairly smooth ride.
Top ... speed is somewhere north of 75 mph (this will have to wait completion of the break in period). Zero to sixty feels like it's in the 9-10 second range.
Construction looks and feels to be of good quality. And, to my eye, it looks the way a motorcycle should.
Highly recommended if you're after some uncomplicated fun or a great commuter.
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TU250 = ST250
By (I am a Writer) on Aug 03, 2009Just a quick note of for those who like this bike--it's been around in Japan for a few years now, where it's known as the ST250. As such, you can find lots more parts, accessories, add-ons and so forth via Japanese websites, if you're hip to that. Most previous model years have a carb, and some of ... them (known as the E-type) also have a kick-starter, in addition to the electric start. I have a second home in the countryside of Japan, and keep an ST250 E-type (see photos) there. It's sort of a mini version of my Kawasaki W650 here in the States. At 5 ft. 8 in. and 150 pounds, it always takes me a little time to adjust from the roomier W650, but once I do, I love the thing. It's small, light and modestly powered, but perfect for tight, twisty, not-too-fast roads, and for just having fun. Sometimes small, light and modestly powered are exactly what you need.
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3 months and 400miles on 250TU
By (I am an Owner) on Jul 24, 2009First- this is one of the best looking bikes out there. In person it looks alot better then any picture and you can really appreciate the quality and nice touches.
Pros: Looks and build quality
Price
Fuel injection
Comfortable seat
... Very good brakes!! It STOPS!!
Cons: Its not a fast 250cc(Ninja 250 will cream you every time)
Single cylinder starts vibrating above 40mph.
Conclusion:Beautiful bike at a very good price.
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Excellent Bike!
By (I am an Owner) on Jun 14, 2009I agree with JGunn's review - the TU250 is sweet! This is my first motorcycle and I couldn't be happier. The bike handles well, is easy to ride, and attracts attention on the street. Today, while making a left turn onto another road, a driver passed on the right and shouted out the window - "great ... looking bike"! I'm a female rider, only 5'6", but it fits me perfect. I recommend this bike to any newbie as an alternative to the cruiser models (Honda Rebel, Yamaha V-Star 250), etc. as long as you can flat foot it (seat height is 30.3" versus the Rebel's 26.7", etc.) Great bike, great ride for a beginner.
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Sweet Ride
By (I am an Owner) on Jun 05, 2009I recently purchased the TU250X and I will have to say that this is one great machine. It's an old-school styled bike with new-school technology.
The fuel injection is awesome. The engine starts right up cold (no need to ever use choke again) and purrs like a kitten. The fuel ... injection also results in increased MPG around 82!!
The TU250X has more than enough power for city riding and doubling your significant other. I am very satisfied with this purchase.
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TU 250
By (I am an Owner) on May 13, 2009I am a big guy. 6 foot+ 250 pound+ 30 inch in-seam+/-, and today I had the opportunity to throw my leg over a TU250, GZ250, and Honda Rebel 250.
Forgetabout the Rebel, Honda has something going on that pushes into the back of your legs and doesn't make for a comfortable all-around ... riding position.
Disappointed and surprised at the same time was my experience with the Suzuki. I found the ergonomics on the TU250 awkward, I was all bunched up and I felt like I was leaning forward in a "Speed Racer for Scooter" position.
As a commuter, or city-bike, the TU250 may look cool, but what I felt with the GZ250 was a design based on tried and true saddle-experience for the in-city, suburban, and new rider.
{Food for thought - there may be a good reason why old designs, like standard bikes, are old - we evolve, so do our rides. Perhaps, the cruiser design/layout is the pinnacle of all-around practical bike design?)
Thanks to the folks at Stamford Motor Sports in Stamford, CT., for their time and the opportunity to help me size-up the different 250cc bikes they had on their showroom floor.
Would I buy from them - yes, they came across to me as being genuine - not another "Honda Bob".
Jim S.
New Rochelle, NY
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A great bike.
By (I am an Owner) on May 08, 2009I recently purchased a TU250. It is a great bike. I wrote a first ride review at: http://richgroeneveld.blogspot.com/
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Finally
By (I am an Enthusiast) on Feb 08, 2009I had the pleasure of getting to see this machine up close. I'm glad that the company is bringing back this style of bike again. I've been running my GS750E and GT185 since the 70's. I own three of the 750's and two of the 185's. It's hard to get parts. So, when I saw the TU250 coming out. ... I had to see it for myself. It has all the comforts for a short person like me. The handling is the same as the true standards of yesteryear. It definitely has more power than the GT185 and doesn't lug down with a passenger. So, great power, good manueverability, and fun to ride. I remember the price for the original GT185, so the $3,499 was a shock to me. I need to get out more often. Thanks Suzuki. Now how about a standard 750 or 1000. I'll go for that too.
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