1987 Suzuki GSX-R250

Make Model	Suzuki GSX-R250
Year	1987
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	248 cc / 15.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke	49 x 33 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication System	Wet sump
Induction	Single carburetor
Ignition	Transistor
Starting	Electric
Max Power	33.6 kW / 45 hp @ 14000 rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm / 2.5 kgf-m /17.7 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Steel, twin spar
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Full floater
Front Brakes	2 x 300 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Wheel	2.50 - 17
Rear Wheel	3.50 - 17
Front Tyre	110/80-R17
Rear Tyre	130/70-R17
Rake	26^o
Trail	103 mm / 4.1 in
Dimensions	Length: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 700 mm / 27.6 in Height: 1105 mm / 43.5 in
Wheelbase	1370 mm / 53.9 in
Ground Clearance	125 mm / 4.9 in
Seat Height	770 mm / 30.3 in
Dry Weight	138 kg / 304 lbs
Fuel Capacity	16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal
Top Speed	180 km/h / 112 mph

A couple of years after the presentation of the GSX-R750 a little brother with a 250cc engine was born. Like its big brother, the GSX-R250 had a box-frame (steel, not aluminum), full fairing, full-floater rear swing and a four-cylinder four-stroke engine. But while the GSX-R750 engine was air and oil-cooled, the baby brother had a liquid-cooled engine. Not many examples are seen outside Japan. 17-inch cast wheels and 300 mm twin disc brake at the front.

Suzuki GSX-R 250