| MODEL | SUZUKI RGV 250SP 1996 |
| Year | 1996 |
| Engine Type | Two-stroke, 70-degree V-twin, reed valve with SAPC |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 54 x 54.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 29 kW / 39 hp @ 9500 rpm (T model); 48 hp (V model) |
| Max Torque | 34.3 Nm / 25.3 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm (T model) |
| Ignition | Pointless electrical ignition |
| Induction | 2 x Mikuni TM32SS semi-flat carburettors |
| Start System | Kick and electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 speed, constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain, DID520V2, 114 links |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Twin spar, aluminium |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic forks, fully adjustable; 120 mm / 4.7 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Full Floater mono-shock, gas/oil damped, 7-way adjustable; 140 mm / 5.5 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 290 mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 210 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2015 mm / 79.3 in |
| Overall Width | 695 mm / 27.4 in |
| Overall Height | 1065 mm / 41.9 in |
| Seat Height | 755 mm / 29.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1330 mm / 52.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 134 kg / 295 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 161 kg / 355 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/60-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The VJ23 was the last and most refined RGV 250, with a new 70-degree two-stroke V-twin that shared little with the earlier 90-degree engine, plus electric start and fully adjustable suspension. It came in a 40 hp domestic T form and a 48 hp V form, and only a small number were built. It has a shorter wheelbase than the VJ22 that preceded it.
