1991 Suzuki Katana GSX250S

SOLD FOR: $5,050

Out of stock

Sold on April 25, 2025

Description

When Suzuki restarted Katana 1100 production in 1990 with limited runs of 200 units that year and the next, they also decided to create smaller versions for the JDM market in 250cc and 400cc forms. It was a gamble to release smaller displacement bikes with 10 year old styling but the response was fantastic, the 250 was the best selling bike in the market for four straight months.

Thanks to the iconic bodywork, the 250 looked impressively similar to its big brother. Some of the minor differences were the 250’s three-spoke Bandit mags, Kayaba suspension front and rear, and slightly modified radiator.

The 248cc liquid-cooled engine was well-disguised to look like it was air-cooled. Basically pulled from the GSX-R/Bandit 250, the whole package weighed 352 lbs and motor produced 39 horsepower at 13,500 rpm and 19.5 lb-ft of torque at 11,000 rpm.

This example is VIN: GJ76A107264. The seller purchased the bike four years ago in Japan.

True mileage unknown. The seller states, “This bike had a meter change due to broken needles, actual mileage is 57,107 km (35,484 miles).”

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:

Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: DARK
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: OK
Coolant Quality: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: FAIL MORE THAN 3% H2O
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: OK RUSTY
Headlight High Beam: PASS
Headlight Low Beam: FAIL
Passing Light: PASS
Parking Light: FAIL
Turn Signals: RL FAIL, OTHERS PASS
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): PASS
Brake Light (Rear Switch): PASS
Plate Light: N/A
Horn: PASS
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 20
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 50
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 3319
Tire Date Code Rear: 2017
Tire % Remaining Front: 60
Tire % Remaining Rear: 0
Tire Press. Front: 32
Tire Press. Rear: 33.5
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.8
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.5
Running Condition: RUNS
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A

Notes:
•OIL DARK
•F AND R BRAKE FLUID FAILED
•LOW BEAM INOP
•INOP REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL
•CHAIN RUSTY
•TIRES AGED
•FRONT BRAKES WORN

Recommended Repairs:
•Replace oil and filter
•Bleed/flush front and rear brake lines
•Diag headlight
•Diag rear left turn signal
•Service chain
•Replace front and rear tires
•Replace front brakes

Modifications:
Pretty Racing exhaust.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Pirelli Sport Demon and Bridgestone Battlax BT39 tires with date codes of 2017 and 3819.

The sale includes two keys.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:






Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Suzuki is offered on a Bill of Sale only with import paperwork. Iconic can assist the winning bidder obtain a Washington state title for approximately $550. Have any Katana GSX250S stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Panorama City, California

Year

1991

Make

Suzuki

Model

Katana 250

Mileage

True Mileage Unknown

VIN

GJ76A107264

Title

Bill of Sale Only

Title State/Country

N/A

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

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1991 Suzuki Katana GSX250S
Asking price (including buyer’s fee): $5,050
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