Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana (1992-93)

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