Suzuki TS250: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki TS250
Manufacturer
Also called Savage, TS250X, TS250ER, TS 250 X, TS 250 ER, TS 250
Production 1970 - 1981
Class Enduro
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 70.0mm x 64.8mm
Compression ratio 6.5:1
Top Speed 75 mph (121 km/h)
Horsepower 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 7300RPM
Torque 19.92 ft/lbs (27.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Fuel System Mikuni VM29SS carburetor, slide type
Spark Plug NGK BP7ES '78-81
NGK B8ES '76-77
NGK B7ES '70-75 [1]
Battery YUASA 6N4B-2A '73-81
YUASA 6N2-2A-4 '70-72 [1]
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Final Drive Chain: 525x [1]
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork, leading axle oil damped
Rear: Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs, 5-way adjustable
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum)
Rear: expanding brake (drum)
Front Tire 3.25-19 '70-73
3.00-21 '74-81 [1]
Rear Tire 4.00-18 '70-79
4.60-18 '80-81 [1]
Wheelbase 55.2 inches (1402 mm)
Length 87.4 inches (2220 mm)
Width 33.5 inches (851 mm)
Seat Height 32.52 inches (826 mm)
Weight 123.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual

Brochures ·


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[edit | edit source]

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.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via a wet multiplate clutch.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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.


TS250 SAVAGE[edit | edit source]

1969[edit | edit source]



1970 TS250II[edit | edit source]

  • FRAME #: N/A
  • ENGINE #: N/A
  • ENGINE TYPE: ... 246cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: ... 164
  • COLOR: Strip Orange, Aspen Yellow
  • S tank emblem
  • Chrome fenders

1971 TS250R[edit | edit source]

  • FRAME #: TS250-10001
  • ENGINE #: TS250-10001
  • ENGINE TYPE: ... 246cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: ... 300
  • COLOR: Pop Green, Ascot Red
  • Silver side cover
  • Steel lower forks

1972 TS250J[edit | edit source]


  • FRAME #: TS2503-27153
  • ENGINE #: TS2503-27192
  • ENGINE TYPE: ... 246cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: ... 300
  • COLOR: Strip Orange, Daytona Blue
  • Steel lower fork
  • Side covers and fender are primary color


1973 TS250K[edit | edit source]


  • FRAME #: TS2503-48350
  • ENGINE #: ..... TS2503-48387
  • ENGINE TYPE: . . . 246cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: . . . 300
  • COLOR: Pine Green, Sunset Orange
  • Aluminum lower fork
  • Flip-up gas cap
  • Round headlight

1974 TS250L[edit | edit source]


  • FRAME #: TS2503-66063
  • ENGINE #: TS2503-66131
  • ENGINE TYPE: ... 246cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: ... 300
  • COLOR: Marble Scarlet
  • Curved rear fender

1975 TS250M[edit | edit source]

1975 Suzuki TS250M


  • FRAME #: TS2503-86770
  • ENGINE #: TS2503-86853
  • ENGINE TYPE: ... 246cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: ... 303
  • COLOR: Silver Mist
  • Headlight mounts and housing primary color


1976 TS250A[edit | edit source]

  • FRAME #: TS2503-102989
  • ENGINE #: TS2503-102612
  • ENGINE TYPE: ... 246cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: ... 303
  • COLOR: Laredo Red
  • Black engine
  • White fenders

1977 TS250B[edit | edit source]


  • FRAME #: TS2504-10001
  • ENGINE #: S2504-10001
  • ENGINE TYPE: 246cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 305
  • COLOR: Yellow
  • White fenders
  • Black hubs
  • Tucked-in exhaust

1978 TS250C[edit | edit source]

1978 Suzuki TS250C


  • FRAME #. TS2504-21294
  • ENGINE #: .. TS2504-21606
  • ENGINE TYPE: 246cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 305
  • COLOR: Maroon
  • White tank decal
  • White fenders

1979 TS250N[edit | edit source]

1979 Suzuki TS250N


  • FRAME #: TS2504-33581
  • ENGINE #: .... TS2504-33592
  • ENGINE TYPE: 246cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 305
  • COLOR: Red
  • Fenders primary color
  • Leading axle forks
  • White TS on seat


1980 TS250T[edit | edit source]

1980 Suzuki TS250T


  • FRAME #: TS2504-100841
  • ENGINE #: TS2504-38344
  • ENGINE TYPE: 246cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 309
  • COLOR: Blue
  • White outlined TS on seat
  • Champagne gold swing arm

1981 TS250X[edit | edit source]

1981 Suzuki TS250X


  • V.I.N. #: JS1SJ11A B 100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: TS2504-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 246cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 309
  • COLOR: Blue
  • Blue TS250 on side covers
  • Black swing arm


1969 - 1972 Suzuki TS 250[edit | edit source]

1969 - 1972 Suzuki TS 250

Suzuki claimed the TS was heavily influenced and based upon the motocross machines of 1968 but, in reality the TS turned out to be a completely new design five-speed gearbox that is significantly beefier than the off road competition machine’s transmission. The design of the early motocross machine suffered because of its having been patterned after the dated Villiers engine, with it’s under square, 66 x 72mm bore and stroke set up.


1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250[edit | edit source]

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.


In Media[edit | edit source]

See Also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.