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SUZUKI RGV 250 1994

SUZUKI RGV 250 1994
SUZUKI RGV 250 1994 · Photo: PekePON, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI RGV 250 1994
Year1994
Engine TypeTwo-stroke, 90-degree V-twin, reed valve
Displacement / Capacity249 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke56 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio7.3:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power45.5 kW / 61 hp @ 11000 rpm (43.3 kW / 58 hp at the rear wheel)
Max Torque40 Nm / 29.5 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
IgnitionPointless electrical ignition
Induction2 x Mikuni TM34SS semi-flat carburettors
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 speed, constant mesh
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Final DriveChain, DID520V2, 114 links
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTwin spar, aluminium
Front SuspensionUSD telescopic fork, 5-way adjustable, anti-dive, oil damped; 120 mm / 4.7 in travel
Rear SuspensionFull Floater mono-shock, gas/oil damped, 7-way adjustable; 140 mm / 5.5 in travel
Front Brakes2 x 300 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 210 mm disc, 1-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2015 mm / 79.3 in
Overall Width695 mm / 27.4 in
Overall Height1065 mm / 41.9 in
Seat Height755 mm / 29.7 in
Wheelbase1375 mm / 54.1 in
Ground Clearance120 mm / 4.7 in
Dry Weight—
Wet Weight161 kg / 355 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/70-17
Rear Tyre140/60-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Fuel Consumption8.0 L/100 km / 29.4 US mpg
Top Speed205.4 km/h / 127.6 mph
Suzuki file

The 1994 RGV 250 kept the proven 249 cc 90-degree V-twin two-stroke, with a 205 km/h top speed claim. It remained a demanding, fast sports machine with a short fuel range and a stiff ride, praised for its handling.