Suzuki RGV 250 SP: history, specs, pictures
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| 'Suzuki RGV 250 SP' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Suzuki]] |
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| Production | 1997 |
| Class | [[:Category:Sport Bike motorcycles|Sport Bike]] [[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] |
| Engine | Two stroke, V- twin, reed valve, liquid cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 55.9mm x 55.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.3:1 |
| 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 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| 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) |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| 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.
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.