Suzuki T250 (1970-72)

The Suzuki T250 Hustler was a motorcycle produced from 1970-1972. It was a two-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 247 cc and utilized Suzuki CCI oil injection to aid lubrication. Two Mikuni VM26SH carburetors were responsible for induction and ignition was powered by a battery and coil, with a 12V, 5Ah battery and NGK B-77HC spark plugs. The T250 had a maximum power output of 24.6 kW / 33 hp @ 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 30.2 Nm / 3.1 kgf-m / 22.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. The motorcycle also had a six-speed, constant mesh transmission, a chain final drive, and a tubular double cradle frame. The front suspension was a telescopic hydraulic fork, while the rear featured twin plunger-type hydraulic shocks and a swingarm. The front and rear brakes were drums with internal expanding, leading shoes. The T250 had steel rims with wire spokes and a 3.00-18 4PR front tire and a 3.25-18 4PR rear tire. The dimensions were 1990 mm (length) x 870 mm (width) x 1070 mm (height) with a wheelbase of 1290 mm, a ground clearance of 160 mm, and a seat height of 785 mm. It weighed 145 kg and had a fuel capacity of 12 L/3.2 US gal/2.6 Imp gal, with an additional 2 L/2.1 US qt/1.8 Imp qt for fuel reserve. The T250 had a consumption average of 5.6 L/100 km, could climb up to 23o, and had a top speed of 168 km/h (105 mph).


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki T 250 Hustler

Year: 1970 – 72


Engine: Two stroke, parallel twin, aluminium sleeved
Capacity: 247 cc / 15.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 54 x 54 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.5:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication System: Suzuki CCI oil injection
Exhaust: 2-into-2
Induction: 2 x Mikuni VM26SH carburetors
Ignition: Battery and coil
Starting: Kick
Battery: 12V, 5Ah
Spark Plug: NGK B-77HC
Max Power: 24.6 kW / 33 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 30.2 Nm / 3.1 kgf-m / 22.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet,multi-plate

Transmission: 6-Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain
Primary Reduction: 3.05 (61/20)
Gear Ratios: 1 st 2.33 (28/12) / 2nd 1.50 (24/16) / 3rd 1.16 (22/19) / 4th 0.90 (19/21) / 5th 0.78 (18/23) / 6th 0.71 (17/24)
Final Reduction: 2.93 (41/14)
Frame: Tubular double cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear Suspension: Twin, plunger type hydraulic shocks, swingarm
Front Brakes: Drum, internal expanding, leading shoe, double cam, 180 mm
Rear Brakes: Drum, internal expanding, leading shoe, 180 mm
Wheels: Steel rims, wire spokes
Front Tyre: 3.00-18 4PR
Rear Tyre: 3.25-18 4PR
Caster: 64o
Trail: 90 mm / 3.54 in
Dimensions: Length: 1990 mm / 78.3 in Width: 870 mm / 34.2 in Height: 1070 mm / 42.2 in
Wheelbase: 1290 mm / 50.8 in
Ground Clearance: 160 mm / 6.3 in
Seat Height: 785 mm / 30.9 in
Steering Angle (left to right): 40o

Turning Radius: 2.2 m / 7.2 ft
Dry Weight: 145 kg / 319 lbs
Oil Capacity: 1.5 L / 1.6 US qt / 1.3 Imp qt
Fuel Capacity: 12 L / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal
Fuel Reserve: 2 L / 2.1 US qt / 1.8 Imp qt
Consumption Average: 5.6 L/100 km / 17.9 km/l / 42 US mpg / 50.4 Imp mpg
Climbing Ability: 23o
Acceleration: 0 – 400 m: 15.1 sec
Top Speed (est.): 168 km/h / 105 mph

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