Suzuki GS 250 FWS vs Ducati 250 GT (1984)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GS 250 FWSstacks up against the Ducati 250 GT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GS 250 FWSDucati 250 GT
Model year19841966
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower22 hp
Weight157 kg131 kg
Fuel capacity3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)

Suzuki GS 250 FWS vs Ducati 250 GT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GS 250 FWS and the Ducati 250 GT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GS 250 FWS brings its published horsepower in a 157 kg package, while the Ducati 250 GT counters with 22 hp at 131 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: