The Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana is a motorcycle that was manufactured between 1992 and 1993. It has a liquid-cooled four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 248cc and a compression ratio of 12.5:1. The ignition is transistor-operated and it is electrically started. The bike can produce a maximum power output of 29 kW or 40 hp at 13500 rpm and a max torque of 26 Nm at 10000 rpm. It features a wet, multi-plate clutch and a six-speed transmission with a final drive chain. The bike has a steel pipe double-cradle frame and suspension that includes telescopic forks at the front and a full floater at the rear. The front brakes are a single 310mm disc with 2 piston calipers, while the rear brakes are a single 210mm disc with a 1 piston caliper. The wheels are sized at 2.5-17 inches and 3.5-17 inches for the front and rear, respectively. The bike has a ground clearance of 125mm and a dry weight of 160kg. It is able to achieve a top speed of 180 km/h or 112 mph and has a fuel capacity of 17 litres.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana
| Year | 1992 – 93 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 248 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 49 x 33 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication System | Wet sump |
| Induction | 4 x Slingshot BST29 |
| Ignition | Transistor |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 29 kW / 40 hp @ 13500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 26 Nm / 2.7 kgf-m /19.2 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, 108 links |
| Frame | Steel pipe, double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Full floater |
| Front Brakes | Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 210mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Wheel | 2.50 – 17 |
| Rear Wheel | 3.50 – 17 |
| Front Tyre | 110/80-R17 52H |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-R17 62H |
| Rake | 26o |
| Trail | 103 mm / 4.1 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2060 mm / 81.1 in Width: 685 mm / 27.0 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 160 kg / 352 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h / 112 mph |
