Got mine Reged yesterday and have found it's similar, goes ok up to
about 5000, then a little flat though to 8000 and then pulls great to
redline :) !

It feels like it might benifit from carbies being adjusted?

as for fuel consumption, I'll have to fix odometer first :(

- Ben.


--- In suzuki250fours@..., "m_max_k" <emandscott@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey all.
> I've just got my bike license and bought a '84 gs250fw. Are they
> supposed to be gutless between 5500-8000rpm?? If the revs go below this
> (at highway speeds mainly), it is a bitch to catch, requiring much
> downshifting and throttle. It goes well above 8000rpm, though. I
> assume it is just the nature of the engine (I hope!). Where these bike
> brought into Australia by Suzuki, or grey imports?? Also, I've
> averaged 6lt's per 100km's fuel-wise so far, is that about right?? Any
> info would be excellent.
> Thanks.
> Scottie
>