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Suzuki GW250 and GSX250R Key Replacement

The GW250 and the GSX250R that followed it are Suzuki's 248cc twins, and their keys are as uncomplicated as the bikes.

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Quick answerThe GW250 and the GSX250R that followed it are Suzuki's 248cc twins, and their keys are as uncomplicated as the bikes. The GW250 owner's manual says two keys come with the motorcycle and describes a seat lock and under-seat helmet holders that use the ignition key. A lost key is a cutting job, usually finished in one visit.

Suzuki GW250 and GSX250R key quick facts

  • The GW250 owner's manual says two keys come with the motorcycle and to keep the spare in a safe place.
  • Its ignition switch positions are OFF, ON and LOCK, plus a P parking position that the manual marks for European versions only.
  • LOCK is reached with the handlebar turned fully left, pushing the key down as you turn it.
  • The seat unlocks with the ignition key turned clockwise in the seat lock.
  • The helmet holders are under the seat: remove the seat, hook the helmet's fastener ring on a holder and refit the seat.

Suzuki GW250 and GSX250R key types by year

YearsModelsKey typeChipNotes
2013-2017GW250 and its faired versionsmechanical cut key; two keys suppliednoThe owner's manual has no immobilizer entry. The ignition key also works the steering lock and the seat lock.
2018-presentGSX250R, GSX250R ABScut keyvariesBuilt on the GW250's engine and frame. Suzuki fits its immobilizer by market, so we confirm from the dash and VIN.

The GW250 key in Suzuki's words

The GW250 manual's key section is brief: two keys come with this motorcycle, and the spare should be kept in a safe place. The switch it goes into has an OFF position where the key can be removed, an ON position where it cannot, and a LOCK position that locks the steering once you have turned the handlebar fully to the left and pushed the key down.

The manual also shows a P position, where the steering is locked and the position light and taillight stay lit, but labels it for European versions only. If your GW250 has no P on the switch, nothing is missing.

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Seat lock and helmet holders

The GW250 uses the seat as its helmet lock. The ignition key goes into the seat lock and turns clockwise to release the seat. Under it are the helmet holders. You hook the fastener ring of the helmet's strap over a holder and put the seat back on, and the helmet is held by the locked seat.

That is a tidy system until the seat lock stops working, at which point the helmet is stuck there too. A key that binds in the seat lock but works the ignition is a sign the lock wants attention.

GSX250R: same bones, newer bodywork

Suzuki built the fully faired GSX250R around the GW250's parallel-twin engine and chassis. For key purposes we treat it as a relative that still has to be checked: we look at the dash when the ignition is switched on, and if there is no key-shaped immobilizer indicator, the bike is a plain-key machine like the GW250.

When you call about a GSX250R, the model year and the VIN from your registration let us prepare the right key blank before we set off.

A lost key on a first bike

These are popular first motorcycles, and a first bike is often bought used with a single key. If that key goes missing we can still make another. We confirm ownership from your photo ID and the registration or title, cut a key to the bike's locks, and check it in the ignition and steering lock, the fuel tank cap and the seat lock.

If you are reading this with one key still in your pocket, have a spare made before you need it. Copying a working key takes far less time than starting from the locks, and it costs less.

Where to find the key code

Suzuki supplies a key number with the two original keys on a small plate or tag. On a second-hand GW250 or GSX250R, ask the previous owner or the selling dealer for it. If nobody has it, the key is cut from the locks on the bike.

What to have ready

Have this ready when you call or text

  • Year, make and model of the bike
  • Where the bike is parked
  • Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
  • Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

Suzuki GW250 and GSX250R key FAQ

Does the GW250 have an immobilizer?

The GW250 owner's manual has no immobilizer entry and describes two ordinary keys, so a correctly cut key is all the bike needs.

My GW250 ignition has no P position. Is that normal?

Yes. Suzuki's manual marks the P parking position for European versions only. Other versions have OFF, ON and LOCK.

How do I lock a helmet to a GW250?

Unlock the seat with the ignition key, hook the helmet's fastener ring onto a holder under the seat and refit the seat.

Is a GSX250R key the same as a GW250 key?

The two bikes share an engine and frame, and the key is the same style of cut key. Each bike has its own cut, and we confirm from the dash whether a GSX250R has an immobilizer before making one.

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