Suzuki RGV 250 (1993)

The Suzuki RGV 250 is a two-stroke motorcycle with a 249cc capacity V-twin engine, capable of producing 61 horsepower and 40 Nm of torque. The bike has a wet, multi-plate clutch and a six-speed transmission with primary reduction of 2.565. The front suspension is a USD telescopic fork while the rear suspension is a full floater, mono-shock with gas and oil damping. Braking is achieved through dual 300 mm discs in the front and a single 210 mm disc in the rear. The frame is a twin spar, aluminum design with dimensions of 2015 mm in length, 695 mm in width, and 1065 mm in height. The bike weighs 161 kg and has a fuel capacity of 17 liters. The Suzuki RGV 250 has achieved a standing quarter-mile time of 12.5 seconds and a top speed of 205.4 km/h. A road test in Tuttomoto in 1994 praised the bike for its handling and stability, but criticized the bike for being difficult to ride in city traffic due to its lack of low-end power. Overall, the Suzuki RGV 250 is a powerful and well-crafted motorcycle known for its performance but criticized for its lack of practicality.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki RGV 250

Year: 1993

Engine: Two stroke, 90 degrees V- twin, reed valve

Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu in

Bore x Stroke: 56 x 50.6 mm

Compression Ratio: 7.3:1

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Induction: 2 x Mikuni TM34SS semi-flat carburetors

Ignition: Pointless Electrical Ignition

Spark Plug: NGK BR9ES

Battery: 12V, 5Ah

Starting: Kick

Max Power: 45.5 kW / 61 hp @ 11000 rpm (rear tyre: 43.3 kW / 58 hp @ 11000rpm)

Max Torque: 40 Nm / 4.1 kgf-m / 29.5 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multi-plate

Transmission: 6 Speed, constant mesh

Primary Reduction: 2.565 (59/23)

Gear Ratios: 1st 2.454 (27/11) / 2nd 1.625 (26/16) / 3rd 1.235 (21/17) / 4th 1.045 (23/22) / 5th 0.916 (22/24) / 6th 0.840 (21/25)

Final Drive: Chain, DID520V2, 114 links

Front Suspension: USD telescopic fork, 5-way adjustable with anti-dive, oil dampened

Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension: Full Floater, mono-shock, gas/oil damped, 7-way adjustable

Rear Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in

Front Brakes: 2 x 300 mm Discs ,4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 210 mm disc, 1 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 110/70-17

Rear Tyre: 140/60-18

Frame: Twin spar, aluminium

Rake: 25o

Trail: 94 mm / 3.7 in

Dimensions: Length: 2015 mm / 79.3 in Width: 695 mm / 27.4 in Height: 1065 mm / 41.9 in

Wheelbase: 1375 mm / 54.1 in

Ground Clearance: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Seat Height: 755 mm / 29.7 in

Turning Radius: 3.1 m / 10.2 ft

Lean Angle: 58 degrees

Wet Weight: 161 kg / 355 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal

Oil Capacity: 1.1 Litres / 12 US qt / 1.0 Imp qt

Consumption Average: 8.0 L/100 km / 12.5 km/l / 29.4 US mpg / 35.3 Imp mpg

Braking 60 km/h – 0: 12.4 m / 40.7 ft

Braking 100 km/h – 0: 36.0 m / 118 ft

Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.5 sec / 167.8 km/ / 104.3 mph

Top Speed: 205.4 km/h / 127.6 mph

Road Test: Tuttomoto 1994