| MODEL | SUZUKI RMX 250S 1996 |
| Year | 1996 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 67 x 70.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.9 - 9.2 - 8.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 38 kW / 51 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 46.6 Nm / 34.4 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Suzuki PEI |
| Induction | Mikuni TM38SS carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Fuel/oil premix 20:1 |
| Gear Box | 5 speed constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Inverted telescopic, pneumatic/coil spring, oil damped, 21-way compression and rebound |
| Rear Suspension | Link-type, preload adjustable, 18-way compression, 21-way rebound |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2185 mm / 86.0 in |
| Overall Width | 895 mm / 35.2 in |
| Overall Height | 1255 mm / 49.4 in |
| Seat Height | 955 mm / 37.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm / 58.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 360 mm / 14.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 108 kg / 238 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 51M |
| Rear Tyre | 110/100-18 64M |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal / 2.4 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 1996 RMX 250S brought a conventional slider-type front fork in place of the earlier upside-down unit, which testers found worked well. It was seen as the last of the first-generation RMX, suited to trail riding and novice to intermediate racing.
