Cagiva SST250: history, specs, pictures

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Cagiva SST250


The Cagiva SST250 was a single cylinder, two-stroke unspecified category motorcycle produced between 1979 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 5500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 72.0mm bore x 59.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 243.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 10.6:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a port control.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The SST250 was fitted with a 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters) fuel tank.

In Media[edit | edit source]

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Cagiva SST250
Manufacturer
Also called SST250 Chopper, SST 250 Chopper, SST 250
Production 1979 - 1983
Class Naked
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 72.0mm x 59.6mm
Top Speed 62 mph (100 km/h)
Horsepower 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 5500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Weight 143.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Cagiva SST250 was a single cylinder, two-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Cagiva between 1979 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.79 HP (7.3 KW) @ 5500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 72.0mm bore x 59.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 243.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a port control.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 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 while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The SST250 was fitted with a 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters) fuel tank.

1979 Cagiva SST 250[edit | edit source]

The 1979 MY Cagiva SST 250, as its smaller, 125 sibling, is an entry-level naked machine, suitable for younger and less-experienced among Cagiva fans. It comes with cast-aluminum wheels, a blacked-out frame, wide handlebars, analogue instrumentation dials, a dual seat, a chromed exhaust system, a telescopic front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, a front disc brake coupled to a rear drum brake and a round headlight.

In the engine department it comes equipped with an air-cooled, two-stroke, 243cc, single cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 17 horsepower at 7000 rpm.


In Media[edit | edit source]