The Cagiva SST 250 and Chopper were introduced in 1979 and produced until 1983. They were both air-cooled, two-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycles with a capacity of 243 cc and a compression ratio of 10.6:1. The models had a Dell’Orto carburetor and used a battery and coil ignition system, later replaced by an electronic CDI. The motorcycles had a maximum power output of 17 HP at 7000 RPM and a 5-speed transmission with chain final drive.
The front suspension of the bike featured an oil damper Ceriant telescopic fork, while the rear suspension used a pivoted fork and Betor dampers with 3-way adjustment. The front brakes were a single disc, while the rear brakes were drums. The SST 250 weighed 143 kg and had a fuel capacity of 10.5 liters.
The Yamaha XS250S, Cagiva SST250, and Suzuki GS250T all underwent road tests by Which Bike in 1980.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Cagiva SST 250 & Chopper
| Year | 1979 – 83 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Air cooled, two stroke, single cylinder, |
| Capacity | 243 cc / 15 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 x 59.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Induction | 1x 32mm Dell’Orto carburetor |
| Ignition | Battery & coil later Electronic CDI |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 17 HP / 12.4 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Oil damper Ceriant telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Pivoted fork and Betor dampers 3-way adjustment |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| Wet Weight | 143.0 kg / 315.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.5 Litres / 2.7 US gal |
| Road Test | Yamaha XS250S Cagiva SST250. Suzuki GS250T Which Bike 1980 |
