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44/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.21 hp/kg
Top Speed
148 km/h
Engine
250 ccm
Technical Overview
1986 Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Suzuki for the classic motorcycle segment, the 1986 Suzuki GSX 250 Traditional pairs a 250 cc (15.3 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 36.2 HP (26.4 kW) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 144.8 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the GSX 250 Traditional measures 175 kg (386 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.83 kg per horsepower). The 11.25-liter (3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 205 km (127 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 148 km/h (92 mph).
Specific Output
144.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.21 HP/kg (4.83 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~205 km (127 mi)
Engine
Displacement250.0 ccm (15.26 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power36.2 HP (26.4 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Bore x Stroke60.0 x 44.2 mm (2.4 x 1.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed148.0 km/h (92.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption5.50 litres/100 km (18.2 km/l or 42.77 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases127.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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