The Suzuki GT250 launched in Japan in the year 1971, was basically a successor and improved version of the Suzuki T250. However, the difference between the two bikes was limited only to their respective names. The “G” was added to the T250 model to represent a more modernized version of the previous motorcycle.
The added component on the newer model was a disc brake at the front of the bike and a new Ram Air cylinder head. A closer look at the models on the market before the release of the Suzuki 250 models (T250 and GT250) allows one to assess that the T20 Super Six was quite similar to both the T250 and GT250. However, the launch of the GT250 was a great success in the markets as the bike had all the ingredients to be a very competitive machine.
In fact, the GT250 was just as big as the 400 models and performed just as well. Due to such qualities, the GT250 became the best-selling motorcycle until the mid-1970s in many countries, including Great Britain.
Unfortunately, however, the success soon came to a halt when new environmental rules emerged in the 1970s that caused Suzuki engineers to lean toward four-strokes over two-strokes. These noise and environmental regulations meant that Suzuki now had to focus on redesigning the exhausts. As a result, the Suzuki GT250 was overtaken by its contemporaries in the late 1970s. It can also be said that despite the similarity in appearance, the Suzuki GT250’s engine was slightly less powerful than the T250’s. Other than this slight difference, the T250 lacked a foothold compared to its successor. In 1972 Suzuki released the second model of the GT250 (GT-250 II) which had a disc brake at the front as well as a new paint job.
This model remains a rarity to this day, having never been introduced to the Western world. The Suzuki GT250 inc X7 is a rare gem that hit the show floors in 1979. The name was changed in different parts of the world, such as the RG250 in Japan or the X7E in Germany. This new GT250 model helped reduce the weight of the bike by 20 kg. This bike is super light and can provide a fantastic experience for any rider who wants to try a different style of bike. The Suzuki GT250 inc X7 is a classic bike that shows value when it comes to its specifications. The installed engine is a two-stroke twin-cylinder that can reach high speeds of up to 149.0 km/h. The fuel control is quite different from many other motorcycle fuel controls and is known as a membrane that helps the motorcycle dissolve gasoline at a much slower rate than traditional methods.
The gearbox was ahead of its time with a six-speed and transmission. Another advantage that riders get when choosing the GT250 X7 is the 27 horsepower that the bike represents. This is a huge boost as far as marketing strategy goes, as similar models at the time only averaged 20 horsepower. Displacement will remain at 247 ccm when it comes to the incredible power of the Suzuki GT250 inc X7.