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.
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
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