Suzuki ST250: history, specs, pictures
The Suzuki ST250 E was a single cylinder, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 2004 and 2018. Max torque was 15.49 ft/lbs (21.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 18.64 HP (13.9 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Also called | ST 250, ST250 Etype, ST 250 Etype, ST250E, ST 250E, ST250 E Type, ST250 E type, ST250 E |
| Production | 2004 - 2018 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 72.0mm x 61.2mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Horse Power | 18.64 HP (13.9 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 15.49 ft/lbs (21.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Fuel system | injection |
| Ignition type | cdi |
| Battery | 9.2:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual coil springs |
| Brakes | Front: single disc. hydraulic Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 90/90-18 |
| Rear Tire | 110/90-18 |
| Wheelbase | 54.13 inches (1375 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 81.5 inches (2070 mm) W 29.53 inches (750 mm) H 42.13 inches (1070 mm) |
| Seat height | 30.31 inches (770 mm) |
| Weight | 284.4 pounds (129.0 Kg) (dry), 146.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) |
| Oil capacity | 0.45 Gallon (1.70 Liters) |
| Fuel consumption | 1.92 litres/100 km (52.1 km/l or 122.51 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 72.0mm bore x 61.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate coil spring.
Chassis
It came with a 90/90-18 front tire and a 110/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. hydraulic in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual coil springs. The ST250 E was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 284.4 pounds (129.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.13 inches (1375 mm) long.
2004 - 2007 Suzuki ST 250E
The Japanese customers are offered some retro design Suzukis that are not available in Europe. One of them is the ST 250, first shown on Tokyo Motor Show in 2003. It has a 250cc single cylinder four-stroke engine with two valves per cylinder, traditional suspension and tubular steel frame. A direct plating processing to the aluminum cylinder inner wall called SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material) is used for light weight and heat resistance.