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SUZUKI GT 250 1974

SUZUKI GT 250 1974
SUZUKI GT 250 1974 · Photo: Stephencdickson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI GT 250 1974
Year1974
Engine TypeTwo stroke, parallel twin
Displacement / Capacity247 cc / 15.1 cu in
Bore X Stroke54 x 54 mm
Compression Ratio7.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque27.5 Nm / 2.8 kgf-m / 20.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
IgnitionPEI
InductionCarburetor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks, springs
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length1985 mm / 78.1 in
Overall Width870 mm
Overall Height1065 mm / 41.9 in
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1290 mm / 50.8 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight146 kg / 322 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre2.75-18
Rear Tyre3.00-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed146 km/h / 91 mph
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SUZUKI GT 250 1974

Photo: Andie Nordgren, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Suzuki file

A 250 cc air-cooled two-stroke twin developed from the T250 Hustler, with a six-speed gearbox and Ram Air cooling. Cosmetic and marketing changes rather than extra power; reliable, smooth and a strong seller in Britain though outpaced by the Yamaha RD250.