Motobi 250 Sprite 5: history, specs, pictures

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Motobi 250 Sprite 5
Manufacturer
Production 1970
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 74.0mm x 57.0mm
Top Speed 90 mph (145 km/h)
Horsepower 19.58 HP (14.6 KW) @ 8200RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: expanding brake
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 2.75-18
Rear Tire 3.00-18
Weight 117.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Motobi 250 Sprite 5 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Motobi in 1970. It could reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 19.58 HP (14.6 KW) @ 8200 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 74.0mm bore x 57.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 245.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.75-18 front tire and a 3.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The 250 Sprite 5 was fitted with a 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) fuel tank.