TS 250

1974 Suzuki TS 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's trial motorcycle lineup, the 1974 Suzuki TS 250 relies on a 246 cc (15 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 19 HP (13.9 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 77.2 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 measures 128 kg (282 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.74 kg per horsepower). The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 115 km/h (71 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1974 to 1978, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.