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*Bore and stroke: 54 x 54 mm | *Bore and stroke: 54 x 54 mm | ||
*Compression ratio: 7,1 :1 | *Compression ratio: 7,1 :1 | ||
==1959== | |||
In 1959, the 6th modernized version of the 125cc ST had telescopic front fork and floating swing arm with shock absorbers, making riding more comfortable. The new-designed engine delivered now 8 hp. Popular among the youth. | |||
A new 125cc twin was launched, the Colleda SB Seltwin. It had a quite sporty design and it was good for 110 kph. Seltwin was the first Japanese motorcycle model with an electric starter. A twin-engined 125cc motorcycle was an unusual concept in the fifties and still unusual in the seventies. | |||
===Colleda Selltwin Colleda ST-6A 1959=== | |||
*Overall Length: 2 000 mm (78.7 in) | |||
*Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) | |||
*Overall Height: 1 000 mm (39.4 in) | |||
*Wheelbase: 1 280 mm (50.4 in) | |||
*Dry Weight: 110 kg (242 lbs) | |||
*Engine type: Air-cooled 123 cc 2-stroke. 8 hp/ 4.000 rpm, 1,07 kg-m/ 4.000 rpm. | |||
*Bore and stroke: 52 x 58 mm | |||
*Compression ratio: 7 :1 | |||
===Colleda Seltwin Colleda Seltwin SB 1959=== | |||
*Wheelbase: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) | |||
*Dry Weight: 118 kg (260 lbs) | |||
*Engine type: Air-cooled 123 cc parallel twin 2-stroke. 10 hp/ 8.000 rpm. | |||
*Bore and stroke: 42.0 x 45.0 mm | |||
*Compression ratio: 7,0 :1 | |||
*Maximum speed: 110 kph (68 mph) | |||
*Tyre size: 2.75-17 | |||
==1960== | |||
The 1960-year's Colleda 250TA was the first motorcycle ever to use combination brakes, even now standard in only few motorcycle models, the Honda GoldWing being one of them. The TB used a hydraulic rear break and a link was attached to the brake pedal, making both the front and the rear brake to activate when pushing the pedal. The engine (actually not a square 54 x 54 mm bore and stroke) engine delivered 20 hp, giving the bike a 140 kph top speed. A scooter styled lower fairing was attached to the bike to protect the rider from moist and wind and the model had a dual seat, making it somewhat of a touring bike. | |||
A 150cc sports version of the Seltwin was launched in 1960 with a dual seat and high-drawn exhaust pipe. The 125cc version of the model got an lower fairing, in style with the 250 TA. | |||
===Colleda 250 TA 1960=== | |||
*Overall Length: 2 050 mm (80.7 in) | |||
*Overall Width: 640 mm (25.2 in) | |||
*Overall Height: 960 mm (37.8 in) | |||
*Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1 in) | |||
*Engine type: Air-cooled 246 cc parallel twin, 2-stroke. 20 hp/ 6.000 rpm, 1,9 kg-m/ 6.000 rpm. | |||
*Bore and stroke: 52 x 58 mm | |||
*Compression ratio: 6,3 :1 | |||
*Tires: 3.00-17 | |||
*Maximum speed: 140 kph | |||
===Colleda Seltwin 150SB-S=== | |||
*Wheelbase: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) | |||
*Dry Weight: 118 kg (260 lbs) | |||
*Engine type: Air-cooled 150 cc parallel twin 2-stroke. 10 hp/ 8.000 rpm. | |||
*Bore and stroke: 42.0 x 45.0 mm | |||
*Compression ratio: 7,0 :1 | |||
===Colleda Seltwin 125SB-2=== | |||
*Wheelbase: 1 295 mm (51.0 in) | |||
*Dry Weight: 118 kg (260 lbs) | |||
*Engine type: Air-cooled 123 cc parallel twin 2-stroke. 10 hp/ 8.000 rpm. | |||
*Bore and stroke: 42.0 x 45.0 mm | |||
*Compression ratio: 7,0 :1 | |||
==1961== | |||
===Colleda 250 TB 1961=== | |||
*Overall Length: 2 050 mm (80.7 in) | |||
*Overall Width: 640 mm (25.2 in) | |||
*Overall Height: 960 mm (37.8 in) | |||
*Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1 in) | |||
*Engine type: Air-cooled 246 cc parallel twin, 2-stroke. 20 hp/ 6.000 rpm, 1,9 kg-m/ 6.000 rpm. | |||
==1962== | |||
When the Cycle World magazine presented the Colleda 250TB in the USA in March 1962 (see above, click to enlarge), the bike was called the Suzuki TB but you could clearly see the Colleda emblem attached to the white sidepanel, althought there's a Suzuki "S" logo on the engine. The 250TB was replaced in 1963 by the 250TC. | |||
In Japan, two 125cc models with similar design but different engines were offered in 1962. The 125 SK had a twin engine with 11,5 hp and the 125 SL a single engine with 8 hp. | |||
===Colleda 250TB=== | |||
Overall Length: 2 050 mm (80.7 in) | |||
Overall Width: 640 mm (25.2 in) | |||
Overall Height: 960 mm (37.8 in) | |||
Engine type: Air-cooled 246 cc parallel twin, 2-stroke. 20 hp/ 6.000 rpm. | |||
”Features electric starter, hydraulic rear brake, 12 volt electrical system, turn signals, baggage rack, gear-driven primary, tank fuel gauge, balanced engine.” | |||
===Colleda 125SK=== | |||
Engine type: Air-cooled 125 cc parallel twin, 2-stroke. 11,5 PS. | |||
===Colleda 125SL=== | |||
Dry Weight: 112 kg (246 lbs) | |||
Engine type: Air-cooled 125 cc single cylinder 2-stroke. 8,0 hp/ 6.000 rpm. | |||
Maximum speed: 56 mph, 4 speeds. | |||
==1963== | |||
The Colleda 250TC was called 250TC El Camino in the USA. The Cycle World magazine published a four-page road test of the machine in October 1962 telling that the Suzuki was a lot of fun to ride with excellent handling, little vibrations and had a respectable top speed of 83 mph. It should be mentioned that the Colleda emblem on the side panel had been replaced with Suzuki emblem in America. The S (sports) version of the 250TC had a single passenger seat and weighed a few pounds less. | |||
The 250TC was replaced with the Suzuki T10 in 1964 and a year later with the T20 that was a bike ahead of its time with 30 hp, automatic oiling, six speed gearbox, rev counter and a twin leading shoe brake at the front. Later the T20 was replaced with (technically almost unchanged) T250 and the GT250 with a single disc brake at the front. | |||