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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
{{Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Suzuki TS250
|name            = '''Suzuki TS250'''
|photo= 1969-Suzuki-TS250-Red-5221-0.jpg
|image            = [[Image:1969-Suzuki-TS250-Red-5221-0.jpg|frameless]]
|aka              = '''Savage''', TS250X, TS250ER, TS 250 X, TS 250 ER, TS 250
|aka              = '''Savage''', TS250X, TS250ER, TS 250 X, TS 250 ER, TS 250
|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1970 - 1981
|production      = 1970 - 1981
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = Enduro
|class            = [[Enduro]]
|engine          = single cylinder, two-stroke
|engine          = single cylinder, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 70.0mm x 64.8mm
|bore_stroke      = 70.0mm x 64.8mm
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|fuel_system      = [[Mikuni]] VM29SS carburetor, slide type
|fuel_system      = [[Mikuni]] VM29SS carburetor, slide type
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '78-81<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '76-77<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B7ES}} '70-75 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '78-81<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '76-77<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B7ES}} '70-75
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N4B-2A}} '73-81<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N2-2A-4}} '70-72 <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N4B-2A}} '73-81<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N2-2A-4}} '70-72
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: Wet, multiplate <br>
Clutch: Wet, multiplate <br>
|final_drive      = {{chain|525x}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
 
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic fork, leading [[axle]] oil damped <br>
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic fork, leading [[axle]] oil damped <br>
Rear: Swingarm, dual shocks, [[coil]] springs, 5-way adjustable
Rear: Swingarm, dual shocks, [[coil]] springs, 5-way adjustable
|brakes          =Front: expanding brake (drum) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum)
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}} '70-73 <br />{{tire|3.00-21}} '74-81 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}}  
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}} '70-79 <br />{{tire|4.60-18}} '80-81 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/80-17}}  
|rake_trail      =
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 55.2 inches (1402 mm)
|wheelbase        = 55.2 inches (1402 mm)
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|fuel_capacity    = 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
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}}
}}


The '''[[Suzuki]] TS250''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke [[Enduro]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1969 and 1989. It could reach a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 19.92 ft/lbs (27.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 7300 RPM.   
The '''[[Suzuki]] TS250X''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1969 and 1989. It could reach a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 19.92 ft/lbs (27.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 7300 RPM.   


==Engine==
==Engine==
The engine was an air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 70.0mm [[bore]] x 64.8mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a Mikuni VM29SS carburetor.   
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] single cylinder, two-stroke. A 70.0mm [[bore]] x 64.8mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane & variable discharge openings.   


==Drive==
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via a wet multiplate clutch.   
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.   


==Chassis==
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 130/80-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding drum [[brake]] in the front and rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork, leading axle oil damped while the rear was equipped with a swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs, 5-way adjustable. The TS250X was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.2 inches (1402 mm) long.   
It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 130/80-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, leading axle oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs, 5-way adjustable. The TS250X was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.2 inches (1402 mm) long.   




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==1970 TS250II==
==1970 TS250II==
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[[Image:1970-Suzuki-TS250II.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250II]]
File:1970-Suzuki-TS250II.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250II
[[Image:1970-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-6957-0.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow]]
File:1970-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-6957-0.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow
[[Image:1970-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-6957-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow]]
File:1970-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-6957-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow
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</gallery>


*FRAME #: N/A
*FRAME #: N/A
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* S tank emblem
* S tank emblem
* Chrome fenders
* Chrome fenders


==1971 TS250R==
==1971 TS250R==
<gallery mode="slideshow">
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
File:1971-Suzuki-TS250R.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250R
File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 Enduro (Savage)
File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 Enduro (Savage)
File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 Enduro (Savage)
File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 Enduro (Savage)
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File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-5077-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 in Orange
File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-5077-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 in Orange
File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-5077-5.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 in Orange
File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-5077-5.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 in Orange
File:1971-Suzuki-TS250R.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250R
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</gallery>
<br style="clear: left"/>


*FRAME #: TS250-10001
*FRAME #: TS250-10001
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==1973 TS250K==
==1973 TS250K==
<gallery mode="slideshow">
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
File:1973-Suzuki-TS250K.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki TS250K
File:1973-Suzuki-TS250K.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki TS250K
File:1973-Suzuki-TS250-Green-3855-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki TS250 in Green
File:1973-Suzuki-TS250-Green-3855-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki TS250 in Green
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==1976 TS250A==
==1976 TS250A==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-TS250A.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250A]]
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250A.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250A
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow]]
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow]]
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow]]
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow]]
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-4.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow]]
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-4.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow
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</gallery>


*FRAME #: TS2503-102989
*FRAME #: TS2503-102989
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==1977 TS250B==
==1977 TS250B==
<gallery mode="slideshow">
<gallery mode="slideshow">
File:1977-Suzuki-TS250B-Yellow-5142-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki TS250B in Yellow
File:1977-Suzuki-TS250B-Yellow-5142-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki TS250B in Yellow
File:1977-Suzuki-TS250B-Yellow-5142-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki TS250B in Yellow
File:1977-Suzuki-TS250B-Yellow-5142-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki TS250B in Yellow
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==1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250==
==1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250==
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[[File:suzuki-ts250-1973-1981-4.jpg|600px|1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250]]
File:suzuki-ts250-1973-1981-4.jpg|600px|1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250
[[File:suzuki-ts250-1973-1981-3.jpg|600px|1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250]]
File:suzuki-ts250-1973-1981-3.jpg|600px|1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250
[[File:suzuki-ts250-1973-1981-0.jpg|600px|1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250]]
File:suzuki-ts250-1973-1981-0.jpg|600px|1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250
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Easily distinguishable from later models due to the lack of any tank branding except the S logo, at 127kgs it was also the heaviest of all the TS250’s. It was known as the in Japan and the Savage in the US, the UK didn’t get a name though just the designation letters and numbers.
Easily distinguishable from later models due to the lack of any tank branding except the S logo, at 127kgs it was also the heaviest of all the TS250’s. It was known as the in Japan and the Savage in the US, the UK didn’t get a name though just the designation letters and numbers.
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*[[Suzuki TS185]]
*[[Suzuki TS185]]
*[[Suzuki TS400]]
*[[Suzuki TS400]]
== References ==
{{reflist}}


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