Difference between revisions of "Suzuki TS250"

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|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: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|brakes          =Front: expanding brake (drum) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum)
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}} '70-73 <br />{{tire|3.00-21}} '74-81 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-19}} '70-73 <br />{{tire|3.00-21}} '74-81 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}} '70-79 <br />{{tire|4.60-18}} '80-81 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}} '70-79 <br />{{tire|4.60-18}} '80-81 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/>
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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]] 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.   


==Engine==
==Engine==
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==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 a wet multiplate clutch.   


==Chassis==
==Chassis==
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==1970 TS250II==
==1970 TS250II==
[[Image:1970-Suzuki-TS250II.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250II]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1970-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-6957-0.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow]]
File:1970-Suzuki-TS250II.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250II
[[Image:1970-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-6957-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow]]
File:1970-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-6957-0.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1970-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-6957-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow
</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="packed-hover">
<gallery mode="slideshow">
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
</gallery>
</gallery>
<br style="clear: left"/>


*FRAME #: TS250-10001
*FRAME #: TS250-10001
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==1973 TS250K==
==1973 TS250K==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
<gallery mode="slideshow">
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==
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-TS250A.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250A]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow]]
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250A.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250A
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-1.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-7304-2.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-7304-3.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-7304-4.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow]]
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-4.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow
</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==
[[File:suzuki-ts250-1973-1981-4.jpg|600px|1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[File:suzuki-ts250-1973-1981-3.jpg|600px|1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250]]
File:suzuki-ts250-1973-1981-4.jpg|600px|1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250
[[File:suzuki-ts250-1973-1981-0.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
</gallery>


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.