Suzuki RGV250: history, specs, pictures
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| Suzuki RGV 250 SP | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1988 - 1997 |
| Class | Racing |
| Engine | Two stroke, V- twin, reed valve, liquid cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 55.9mm x 55.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 202 km/h / 125 mph |
| Horsepower | 61.02 HP (45.5 KW) @ 11000RPM |
| Torque | 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel System | 2 x Mikuni TM34SS semi-flat carburetors |
| Ignition | Pointless Electrical Ignition |
| Spark Plug | NGK BR9ES |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Frame | Twin spar, aluminum |
| Suspension | Front: USD telescopic fork, 5-way adjustable with anti-dive, oil dampened Rear: Full Floater, mono-shock, gas/oil damped, 7-way adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: Double discs 300 mm Rear: Single disc 210 mm |
| Front Tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 140/60-18 |
| Wheelbase | 54.09 inches (1374 mm) |
| Length | 79.29 inches (2014 mm) |
| Width | 27.4 inches (696 mm) |
| Seat Height | 29.69 inches (754 mm) |
| Weight | 161.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.1 Liters / 12 US qt / 1.0 Imp qt |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki RGV 250 SP was a Two stroke, V- twin, reed valve, liquid cooled Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1997. Max torque was 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 61.02 HP (45.5 KW) @ 11000 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 202 km/h / 125 mph.
Clearly based on the Suzuki's 500cc Grand Prix motor, the super sporting RGV250, with a claimed 58 bhp pushed the quarter liter class into a new dimension. Its performance often equaled or surpassed 400cc and larger machines. The RGV 250 was not available for sale in the United States. Aprilia's RS250 used the Suzuki RGV250's engine even after it was discontinued.
Engine
A 55.9mm bore x 55.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
Chassis
It came with a 110/70-17 front tire and a 140/60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 300 mm in the front and a Single disc 210 mm in the rear. The front suspension was a USD telescopic fork, 5-way adjustable with anti-dive, oil dampened while the rear was equipped with a Full Floater, mono-shock, gas/oil damped, 7-way adjustable. The wheelbase was 54.09 inches (1374 mm) long.
1997 Suzuki RGV 250 SP
The RGV250 ran from 1987 to 1997, but they were only officially imported into the UK from 1989 (RGV250 K) to 1994 (RGV250 R). It was a crime against motorcycling when Suzuki decided not to bring the beautifully curvy 1996/97 RGVs to our shores (or the 1991 SP version), which included the fantastic limited edition SP model, complete with a dry clutch, ram air and 70 hp.
1989
1989 Suzuki RGV250
1989 Suzuki RGV250R Gamma in White
1989 Suzuki RGV250R Gamma in White
1989 Suzuki RGV250R Gamma in White
1989 Suzuki RGV250R Gamma in White
1989 Suzuki RGV250R Gamma in White
1989 Suzuki RGV250R Gamma in White
1991
1991 Suzuki RGV250 SP(with race kit) in White/Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV250 SP(with race kit) in White/Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV250 SP(with race kit) in White/Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV250 SP(with race kit) in White/Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV250 SP(with race kit) in White/Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV250 SP(with race kit) in White/Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV-250SP in Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV-250SP in Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV-250SP in Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV-250SP in Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV-250SP in Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV-250SP in Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV-250SP in Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV-250SP in Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV-250SP in Blue
1991 Suzuki RGV-250SP in Blue
The SP (Japanese Model) comes with a Close ratio gearbox, Dry Clutch, Miukuni 34mm carbs and produce's around 65hp. Only 250 SP models were made.
1992 RGV250
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White/Blue
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White/Blue
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White/Blue
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White/Blue
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White/Blue
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White/Blue
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White/Blue
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White/Blue
1992 Suzuki RGV250 in White/Blue
Photos
Suzuki RGV250SP
Suzuki RGV250SP
Suzuki RGV250SP
Specifications
| Model. | Suzuki RGV 250 SP |
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| Year | 1988 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, 90° V- twin, reed valve |
| Displacement | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 56 x 50.6 mm |
| Compression | 7.5 :1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Induction | 2 x Mikuni VM32SS semi-flat carburetors |
| Ignition | Pointless Electrical Ignition |
| Spark Plug | NGK BR9ES |
| Battery | 12V, 5Ah |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 35.7 kW / 49 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 40 Nm / 4.1 kgf-m / 29.5 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Primary Reduction | 2.565 (59/23) |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.454 (27/11) / 2nd 1.625 (26/16) / 3rd 1.235 (21/17) / 4th 1.045 (23/22) / 5th 0.916 (22/24) / 6th 0.840 (21/25) |
| Final Drive | Chain, DID520V2, 114 links |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 5-way adjustable with anti-dive, oil dampened |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Full Floater, mono-shock, gas/oil damped, 7-way adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 290 mm Discs ,4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 210 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 140/60-18 |
| Frame | Twin spar, aluminum |
| Rake | 26o |
| Trail | 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2015 mm / 79.3 in Width: 695 mm / 27.4 in Height: 1065 mm / 41.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm / 54.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Seat Height | 755 mm / 29.7 in |
| Turning Radius | 3.1 m / 10.2 ft |
| Lean Angle | 58° |
| Dry Weight | 128 kg / 282 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Oil Capacity | 1.1 Liters / 12 US qt / 1.0 Imp qt |
| Consumption Average | 7.8 L/100 km / 12.8 km/l / 30 US mpg / 36.0 Imp mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 12.9 sec / 160 km/ / 100 mph |
| Top Speed | 202 km/h / 125 mph |
| Road Test | Motosprint 1989 Suzuki RGV250 Yamaha TZR250 Kawasaki KR1 Bike |
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