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48/100Balanced
Power/Weight
0.49 hp/kg
Engine
250 ccm
Technical Overview
2005 Factory Bike Desert SM 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Factory Bike's super motard motorcycle platform, the 2005 Factory Bike Desert SM 250 pairs a 249.8 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 200.2 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the Desert SM 250 measures 103 kg (227 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.49 HP/kg (2.06 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,480 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9.5-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
200.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.49 HP/kg (2.06 kg/HP)
Engine
Displacement249.8 ccm (15.24 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power50.0 HP (36.5 kW))
Bore x Stroke67.5 x 69.8 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni TM 38 Power-Jet
IgnitionElectronic SEM 12 V. / 160W A.V
LubricationMixed 2T oil 2%
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchMultidisc in oil cath
Chassis
Frame TypeHardened steel CrMo, bolt-on AW rear section
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