Suzuki TU250
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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| Model year | 1997– (Japan), 2009– (US) |
| Predecessor | GN250 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 249 cc (15.2 cu in), 4-stroke, 2-valve, single-cylinder, Air-cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection, 9.2:1 comp. |
| Bore / Stroke | 72.0 × 61.2 mm (2.83 × 2.41 in) |
| Top speed | 75 mph (121 km/h)[2] |
| Power | 16.1 bhp (12.0 kW) @ 7200 rpm[2] |
| Torque | 12.54 lb·ft (17.00 N·m) @ 4500 rpm[2] |
| Ignition type | Electronic |
| Transmission | Wet multi-plate clutch, 5 speed gearbox, constant mesh, O-ring chain |
| Frame type | Steel backbone |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic, Rear: swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: Tokico two-piston caliper single disc, Rear: drum |
| Tires | Tube-type Chen Shin, Front: 90/90-18M/C 51S, Rear: 110/90-18M/C 61S |
| Dimensions | L 2,070 mm (81 in) W 750 mm (30 in) H 1,075 mm (42.3 in) |
| Seat height | 770 mm (30 in) |
| Weight | 140 kg (310 lb)[3] (dry) 149 kg (330 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 12 l (3.2 USgal) |
| Fuel consumption | 82 mpg-US (2.9 L/100 km) claimed, 64 mpg-US (3.7 L/100 km) tested[4] 53 mpg-US (4.4 L/100 km) tested[2] |
| Related | TU250 Volty, TU250G Grasstracker, TU250GB Bigboy, ST250, GZ250 |
The TU250 is a standard motorcycle made by Suzuki. It is called the ST250 in the Japanese market, and is a popular platform for customization.
TU250x is known as the ST250 E Type in the Japanese market. TU250 is known as the Volty in the Japanese market. The early stage 1995-2004 TU series is actually the Volty series. Volty shares a fairly similar design to ST series but of course there is some difference, such as the shape of the seat and the oil tank. The frame and engine are nearly identical to those used in the Volty and Grasstracker. The cleaner-burning TU250X, however, adds fuel injection and an exhaust oxygen sensor.
TU250 series was discontinued in 2005 and replaced by TU250x in the export market. The TU250G or TU250GB is the Japanese domestic model of Grasstracker Bigboy. Another Japanese variant is the VanVan, with a similar body the other models, and not exported.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Suzuki Cycles - Product Lines - Cycles - Products - TU250X - 2009, http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/TU250X/2009/TU250X.aspx?category=standard, retrieved 2009-12-15
- ^ a b c d Cernicky, Mark (June 2009), "Suzuki TU250X; A commuter goes classic", Cycle World (Newport Beach, California: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.): 80, ISSN 0011-4286
- ^ Henning, Ari (November 2009), "2009 Suzuki TU250X - Retro Redux; Tragically Hip, Penny-Pinching Commuter", Motorcyclist (Source Interlink Media): 36, ISSN 0027-2205, http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_0911_2009_suzuki_tu250x/index.html
- ^ Kysely, Arden (August 2009), "2009 Suzuki TU250X; Fuel-Sippin’ Single", Rider, http://www.ridermagazine.com/output.cfm?id=2199331, retrieved 2009-12-15
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