Suzuki GT250 (1976-77)

The Suzuki GT 250M is a two-stroke, parallel twin motorcycle with a 247 cc capacity and 30 horsepower at 8000 rpm. It has a compression ratio of 7.5:1 and uses a 2 x Mikuni 26 mm carburetor system. The ignition is PEI and it starts with a kick. The 6-speed transmission uses a chain final drive with gear ratios of 1st 20.84, 2nd 13.39, 3rd 10.34, 4th 8.08, 5th 6.99, and 6th 6.32. The front suspension is a telescopic fork and the rear suspension uses twin shocks and springs. It has a single front disc brake and a rear drum brake with tires of 2.75-18 for the front and 3.00-18 for the rear. The dimensions are 1985 mm length, 870 mm width, and 1065 mm height with a wheelbase of 1290 mm and a seat height of 787 mm. The dry weight is 146 kg and the wet weight is 160 kg with a fuel capacity of 15 L. The top speed is 146 km/h or 91 mph. It is reviewed as a classic motorcycle.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GT 250M

Year: 1976 – 77

Engine: Two stroke, parallel twin

Capacity: 247 cc / 15.1 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 54 54 mm

Compression Ratio: 7.5:1

Cooling System: Air cooled

Induction: 2 x Mikuni 26 mm carburetors

Ignition: PEI

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 8000 rpm

Max Torque: 27.5 Nm / 2.8 kgf-m / 20.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm

Transmission: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Gear Ratios: 1st 20.84 / 2nd 13.39 / 3rd 10.34 / 4th 8.08 / 5th 6.99 / 6th 6.32

Front Suspension: Telescopic fork

Rear Suspension: Twin shocks, springs

Front Brakes: Single disc

Rear Brakes: Drum

Front Tyre: 2.75-18

Rear Tyre: 3.00-18

Dimensions: Length: 1985 mm / 78.1 in Width: 870 mm / 43.3 in Height: 1065 mm / 41.9 in

Wheelbase: 1290 mm / 50.8 in

Seat Height: 787 mm / 31 in

Dry Weight: 146 kg / 322 lbs

Wet Weight: 160 kg / 353 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal

Top Speed: 146 km/h / 91 mph

Review: Classic Motorbikes