Suzuki GW250 User Manual

2-18 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
• Loosen or tighten both chain adjuster nuts 2 until there is 20
– 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in) of slack a at the middle of the chain
between the engine and rear sprockets as shown.
 Drive chain slack a: Standard: 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 in)
• After adjusting the drive chain, tighten the axle nut 1 to the
specified torque.
 Rear axle nut: 65 N·m (6.5 kgf-m, 47.0 lbf-ft)
• Recheck the drive chain slack a after tightening the axle nut
1.
CLEANING AND LUBRICATING
• Remove dirt and dust from the drive chain. Be careful not to
damage the seal ring.
• Clean the drive chain with a sealed drive chain cleaner, or
water and neutral detergent.
• Use a soft brush to clean the drive chain. Be careful not to damage the
seal ring even though using a soft brush.
• Wipe off water and neutral detergent.
• Lubricate with a motorcycle sealed drive chain lubricant or high viscosity oil.
• Lubricate both front and back plates of the drive chain.
• Wipe off excess lubricant after lubricating all around of the drive chain.
NOTE:
The standard drive chain is DID520VF. Suzuki recommends to
use this standard drive chain as a replacement.
The reference marks A on both sides of the swingarm
and the edge of each chain adjuster must be aligned
to ensure that the front and rear wheels are correctly
aligned.
Cleaning the drive chain improperly can damage seal
rings and ruin the drive chain.
• Do not use a volatile solvent such as paint thinner,
kerosene and gasoline.
• Do not use high pressure cleaner to clean the drive
chain.
• Do not use wire brush to clean the drive chain.
Some drive chain lubricant contains solvents and additives which could damage the seal
rings in the drive chain.
Use sealed drive chain lubricant which is specifically intended for use with sealed drive
chains.

Suzuki GW250 Specifications

General

Engine Type	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, SOHC
Displacement	248 cc
Bore x Stroke	53.5 mm x 55.2 mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Fuel System	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Starter	Electric
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Swingarm type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Tire	110/80-17M/C 57H, tubeless
Rear Tire	140/70-17M/C 66H, tubeless
Curb Mass	183 kg (403 lbs)
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	13.3 liters
Overall Width	760 mm
Overall Height	1, 075 mm
Wheelbase	1, 430 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm (6.5 in)
Seat Height	780 mm (30.7 in)
Overall Length	2, 145mm (84.4 inches)