TS 250 ER

1980 Suzuki TS 250 ER Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1980 Suzuki TS 250 ER trial motorcycle, Suzuki features a 246 cc (15 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.5 HP (12 kW) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 67.1 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the TS 250 ER measures 133 kg (293 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.06 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 825 mm (32.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,401 mm (55.2 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.5-liter (2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 107 km/h (66 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1979 to 1981, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.