Cagiva SST250 (1979-83)

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.

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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