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SUZUKI RGV 250SP 1988

SUZUKI RGV 250SP 1988
SUZUKI RGV 250SP 1988 · Photo: Shohei ninomiya, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI RGV 250SP 1988
Year1988
Engine TypeTwo stroke, 90° V-twin, reed valve
Displacement / Capacity249 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke56 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio7.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power35.7 kW / 49 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque40 Nm / 4.1 kgf-m / 29.5 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
IgnitionPointless Electrical Ignition
Induction2 x Mikuni VM32SS 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 SuspensionTelescopic fork, 5-way adjustable with 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 290 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 Weight128 kg / 282 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/70-17
Rear Tyre140/60-18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption7.8 L/100 km / 30 US mpg
Top Speed202 km/h / 125 mph
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SUZUKI RGV 250SP 1988

Photo: Mehrab Matin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Suzuki file

The RGV250SP was a sportier variant of the 1988 V-twin RGV250 two-stroke; the listing gives it the same engine and chassis figures as the standard bike. The source does not detail what the SP changed.