The Suzuki GSX 250T was a motorcycle produced from 1980 to 1983. It was powered by a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 249cc or 15.2 cubic inches. The bore x stroke was 60 x 44.2mm and the compression ratio was 10.5:1. The bike was air-cooled and had 2x30mm Mikuni BS30SS carburettors and electronic ignition. The bike had a 6-speed constant mesh transmission and a chain final drive. The maximum power was 21.6 kW or 29 hp at 10000 rpm, with a max torque of 20.6 Nm or 2.1 kgf-m or 15.2 lb-ft at 8000 rpm.
The Suzuki GSX 250T had telescopic forks for the front suspension and swinging arm dual dampers with 5-way spring preload for the rear suspension. The bike had a single 275mm disc for the front brakes and a single 230mm disc for the rear brakes. The front tyre size was 3.60-19 and the rear tyre size was 4.60-16. The bike’s dimensions were 2065mm (length) x 850mm (width) x 1140mm (height) with a wheelbase of 1360mm and a turning radius of 2.7m. The wet weight of the motorcycle was 174kg or 384lbs, and it had a fuel capacity of 12 litres or 3.2 US gal or 2.6 Imp gal. Overall, the Suzuki GSX 250T is a reliable and well-built motorcycle that was popular during its time.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX 250T
| Year | 1980 – 83 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 60 x 44.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 2 x 30 mm Mikuni BS30SS carburetors |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 21.6 kW / 29 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 20.6 Nm / 2.1 kgf-m / 15.2 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm dual dampers 5-way spring preload |
| Front Brakes | Single 275 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230 mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.60 – 19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60 – 16 |
| Dimensions | Lenght: 2065 mm / 81.3 in Width: 850 mm / 33.5 in Height: 1140 mm / 44.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1360 mm / 53.5 in |
| Turning Radius | 2.7 m / 8.9 ft |
| Wet Weight | 174 kg / 384 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal |
