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SUZUKI PE 250 1977

SUZUKI PE 250 1977
SUZUKI PE 250 1977 · Photo: Le canari, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI PE 250 1977
Year1977
Engine TypeTwo stroke, single cylinder, piston and reed valve
Displacement / Capacity246 cc / 15.0 cu in
Bore X Stroke67 x 70 mm
Compression Ratio7.1:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power21 kW / 28 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque27.3 Nm / 2.78 kgf-m / 20.1 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
IgnitionSuzuki PEI
InductionMikuni VM36SS carburetor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationFuel/oil premix, 20:1
Gear Box5 Speed
ClutchWet, multiplate
Final DriveChain, DAIDO DID 520UB, 110 links
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic pneumatic/coil spring, oil dampened
Rear SuspensionSwingarm, gas/oil dampened spring, 3-way adjustable
Front BrakesDrum, internal expanding
Rear BrakesDrum, internal expanding
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2150 mm / 84.6 in
Overall Width855 mm / 33.7 in
Overall Height1200 mm / 47.2 in
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1455 mm / 57.3 in
Ground Clearance280 mm / 11.0 in
Dry Weight111 kg / 245 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00-21 4PR
Rear Tyre4.50-18 4PR
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal / 2.3 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Suzuki file

The first PE 250 ("Pure Enduro"), built to take on the European enduro makers with an air-cooled reed-valve 250 two-stroke with heavy flywheels. It was known for strong low-speed pull, durable gearbox and clutch, and forgiving but unexciting handling.