Suzuki GS250T (1980)
The Suzuki GS250T was a motorcycle produced in 1980, powered by a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a 249 cc capacity and a compression ratio of 12.5:1. Its air-cooled system used carburetors and digital CDI ignition, with a maximum power of 26.8 kW / 36 hp at 14000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 20 Nm / 2.1 kgf-m / 14.8 lb-ft at 13000 rpm. The bike had a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive, with front telescopic forks and a swinging arm rear suspension. Front and rear brakes were a single 300mm disc and single 230mm disc, respectively, with front and rear tires of 110/70-17 and 140/70-17. The dimensions were 2075mm x 885mm x 1155mm, with a wheelbase of 1370mm, a ground clearance of 140mm, and a seat height of 885mm. The dry weight was 158 kg / 348 lbs. The Suzuki GS250T was subject to a comparative test with the Yamaha XS250S and Cagiva SST250 in the 1980 issue of Which Bike magazine.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GS 250FW
Year: 1980 –
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder,
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke:
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: Carburetors
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 26.8 kW / 36 hp @ 14000 rpm
Max Torque: 20 Nm / 2.1 kgf-m / 14.8 lb-ft @ 13000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 38 mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc
Front Tyre: 110/70 -17
Rear Tyre: 140/70 -17
Dimensions: Length: 2075 mm / 81.7 in Width: 885 mm / 34.8 in Height: 1155 mm / 45.5 in
Wheelbase: 1370 mm / 53.9 in
Ground Clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Seat Height: 885 mm / 34.8 in
Dry Weight: 158 kg / 348 lbs
Road Test: Yamaha XS250S Cagiva SST250. Suzuki GS250T Which Bike 1980
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