Suzuki PE 250 (1979-80)

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The Suzuki PE 250 is a two-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle with a 246cc capacity and a compression ratio of 7.1:1. It has a Mikuni VM36SS carburetor and a wet, multiplate clutch. The bike has a maximum power of 22.5 kW / 30.5 hp and a maximum torque of 27.5 Nm / 2.79 kgf-m / 20.2 lb-ft. It has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension is telescopic pneumatic/coil spring, oil dampened, and the rear suspension is a swingarm, gas/oil dampened spring that is 3-way adjustable. The front and rear brakes are both drum, internal expanding, and it has a caster of 60o and a trail of 130mm / 5.12 in. The bike has dimensions of 2150 mm / 84.6in in length, 855 mm / 33.7 in in width, and 1200 mm / 47.2 in in height, with a wheelbase of 1455 mm / 57.3 in and a ground clearance of 280 mm / 11.0 in. The dry weight is 111 kg / 245 lbs and the fuel capacity is 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal / 2.5 Imp gal. Overall, the Suzuki PE 250 is a powerful and versatile motorcycle that provides an enjoyable ride.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki PE 250

Year: 1979 – 80


Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder, piston and reed valve
Capacity: 246 cc / 15.0 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 70 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.1:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication System: Fuel/oil premix, 20:1
Induction: Mikuni VM36SS carburetor
Ignition: Suzuki PEI
Spark Plug: NGK B10EV, Nippon DENSO W31ES-G
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 22.5 kW / 30.5 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 27.5 Nm / 2.79 kgf-m / 20.2 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain, DAIDO DID 520UB, 110 links

Primary Reduction: 2.727 (60/22)
Final Reduction: 4.000 (52/13)
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.666 (32/12) / 2nd 1.750 (28/16) / 3rd 1.200 (24/20) / 4th 0.913 (21/23) / 5th 0.692 (18/26)
Front Suspension: Telescopic phneumatic/coil spring, oil dampened
Rear Suspension: Swingarm. gas/oil dampened spring, 3-way adjustable
Front Brakes: Drum, internal expanding
Rear Brakes: Drum, internal expanding
Front Tyre: 3.00-21 4PR
Rear Tyre: 4.50-18 4PR
Caster: 60o
Trail: 130 mm / 5.12 in
Steering Angle: 50o (left & right)
Turning Radius: 2.1 m / 6.9 ft
Dimensions: Length: 2150 mm / 84.6inWidth: 855 mm / 33.7 in Height: 1200 mm / 47.2 in
Wheelbase: 1455 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance: 280 mm / 11.0 in
Dry-Weight: 111 kg / 245 lbs
Transmission Oil Capacity: 0.8 Litres / 0.85 US qt / 0.7 Imp qt
Fuel Capacity: 11.5 Litres / 3.0 US gal / 2.5 Imp gal
Review: Motorcycle-USA

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