Suzuki 250 TA

The Suzuki 250 TA ( sold in the US and Europe as the Colleda 250 TA) is a roadbike made during 1960 and 1961.

Specifications from Sales brochure

• Engine:
  • Type Air cooled 2 stroke two cylinder
  • Bore X Stroke 52 mm X 58 mm
  • Displacement 246 cc
  • Compression ratio 7 : 1
  • Lubrication mixture of oil and gasoline made at the ratio of 1 : 15
• Carburettor VM 20 type, 2 Villiers carburettors
  • Starting System Dynamo Starter (also used as charger)
  • Ignition System Battery Ignition
  • Dynamo output 100 W, 12 V with voltage regulator

• Performance:
  • Maximum Power 18 HP/7,000r.p.m.
  • Maximum Speed 130 km/h (81 m.p.h.)
  • Climbing ability 1/3
• Fuel consumption 45 km/litre (127 m.p.g.)

• Dimensions & Weight:
  • Overall Length 2,030 mm (79.9")
  • Overall Width 690 mm (27.2")
  • Overall Height 950 mm (37.3")
  • Ground Clearance 135 mm ( 5.31")
  • Wheel Base 1,320 mm (51.9")
• Dry Weight 148 kgs (326 lbs)

• Transmission:
  • Type 4 speed with footchange
  • Primary Reduction Ratio Gear 1:3.2
  • Secondary Reduction Ratio Chain 1:2.8
  • Gear Ratio Low 1:2.54

                              Second        1:1.5
                              Third         1:1.04
                              Top           1:0.7

• • Clutch Multiple wet disk clutch

• Others:
  • Frame Pressed Steel Construction
  • Brake Front Internal expanding type oil brake

                              Right foot operated oil brake and cble operated hand brake

• • • Rear Internal expanding type oil brake

                              Right foot operated

• • Tyres Front 3.25"-16"-4p

        Rear                  3.25"-16"-4p

• • Suspension System Front Telescopic oil damper

                    Rear      Pivot type oil damper

• • Fuel Tank Capacity 9 Liters (2.0 gallon)