Suzuki 250 TA

The Suzuki 250 TA ( sold in the US and Europe as the Colleda 250 TA) is a roadbike made during 1960 and 1961.


Specifications from Sales brochure

  • Engine:
    • Type Air cooled 2 stroke two cylinder
    • Bore X Stroke 52 mm X 58 mm
    • Displacement 246 cc
    • Compression ratio 7 : 1
    • Lubrication mixture of oil and gasoline made at the ratio of 1 : 15
  • Carburettor VM 20 type, 2 Villiers carburettors
    • Starting System Dynamo Starter (also used as charger)
    • Ignition System Battery Ignition
    • Dynamo output 100 W, 12 V with voltage regulator
  • Performance:
    • Maximum Power 18 HP/7,000r.p.m.
    • Maximum Speed 130 km/h (81 m.p.h.)
    • Climbing ability 1/3
  • Fuel consumption 45 km/litre (127 m.p.g.)
  • Dimensions & Weight:
    • Overall Length 2,030 mm (79.9")
    • Overall Width 690 mm (27.2")
    • Overall Height 950 mm (37.3")
    • Ground Clearance 135 mm ( 5.31")
    • Wheel Base 1,320 mm (51.9")
  • Dry Weight 148 kgs (326 lbs)
  • Transmission:
    • Type 4 speed with footchange
    • Primary Reduction Ratio Gear 1:3.2
    • Secondary Reduction Ratio Chain 1:2.8
    • Gear Ratio Low 1:2.54
                              Second        1:1.5
                              Third         1:1.04
                              Top           1:0.7
    • Clutch Multiple wet disk clutch
  • Others:
    • Frame Pressed Steel Construction
    • Brake Front Internal expanding type oil brake
                              Right foot operated oil brake and cble operated hand brake
      • Rear Internal expanding type oil brake
                              Right foot operated
    • Tyres Front 3.25"-16"-4p
        Rear                  3.25"-16"-4p
    • Suspension System Front Telescopic oil damper
                    Rear      Pivot type oil damper
    • Fuel Tank Capacity 9 Liters (2.0 gallon)