Built around Suzuki's sport motorcycle platform, the 1992 Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana relies on a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 38.9 HP (28.4 kW) at 13,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 26.4 Nm (19.5 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 156.9 HP per liter and a 3,500 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (13,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the GSX 250 SSN Katana measures 160 kg (353 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.11 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 740 mm (29.1 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,435 mm (56.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 174 km/h (108 mph).
Specific Output
156.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.24 HP/kg (4.11 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,000–13,500 rpm
Standover Height
740 mm (29.1 in)
Engine
Displacement248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Engine DetailsIn-line four, four-stroke
Power38.9 HP (28.4 kW)) @ 13500 RPM
Torque26.4 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.5 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
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