The Suzuki T250 Hustler was a motorcycle produced from 1970-1972. It was a two-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 247 cc and utilized Suzuki CCI oil injection to aid lubrication. Two Mikuni VM26SH carburetors were responsible for induction and ignition was powered by a battery and coil, with a 12V, 5Ah battery and NGK B-77HC spark plugs. The T250 had a maximum power output of 24.6 kW / 33 hp @ 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 30.2 Nm / 3.1 kgf-m / 22.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm. The motorcycle also had a six-speed, constant mesh transmission, a chain final drive, and a tubular double cradle frame. The front suspension was a telescopic hydraulic fork, while the rear featured twin plunger-type hydraulic shocks and a swingarm. The front and rear brakes were drums with internal expanding, leading shoes. The T250 had steel rims with wire spokes and a 3.00-18 4PR front tire and a 3.25-18 4PR rear tire. The dimensions were 1990 mm (length) x 870 mm (width) x 1070 mm (height) with a wheelbase of 1290 mm, a ground clearance of 160 mm, and a seat height of 785 mm. It weighed 145 kg and had a fuel capacity of 12 L/3.2 US gal/2.6 Imp gal, with an additional 2 L/2.1 US qt/1.8 Imp qt for fuel reserve. The T250 had a consumption average of 5.6 L/100 km, could climb up to 23o, and had a top speed of 168 km/h (105 mph).
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki T 250 Hustler
| Year | 1970 – 72 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, parallel twin, aluminium sleeved |
| Capacity | 247 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 54 x 54 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication System | Suzuki CCI oil injection |
| Exhaust | 2-into-2 |
| Induction | 2 x Mikuni VM26SH carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Starting | Kick |
| Battery | 12V, 5Ah |
| Spark Plug | NGK B-77HC |
| Max Power | 24.6 kW / 33 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 30.2 Nm / 3.1 kgf-m / 22.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet,multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Primary Reduction | 3.05 (61/20) |
| Gear Ratios | 1 st 2.33 (28/12) / 2nd 1.50 (24/16) / 3rd 1.16 (22/19) / 4th 0.90 (19/21) / 5th 0.78 (18/23) / 6th 0.71 (17/24) |
| Final Reduction | 2.93 (41/14) |
| Frame | Tubular double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Twin, plunger type hydraulic shocks, swingarm |
| Front Brakes | Drum, internal expanding, leading shoe, double cam, 180 mm |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, internal expanding, leading shoe, 180 mm |
| Wheels | Steel rims, wire spokes |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 4PR |
| Rear Tyre | 3.25-18 4PR |
| Caster | 64o |
| Trail | 90 mm / 3.54 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 1990 mm / 78.3 in Width: 870 mm / 34.2 in Height: 1070 mm / 42.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1290 mm / 50.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm / 6.3 in |
| Seat Height | 785 mm / 30.9 in |
| Steering Angle (left to right) | 40o |
| Turning Radius | 2.2 m / 7.2 ft |
| Dry Weight | 145 kg / 319 lbs |
| Oil Capacity | 1.5 L / 1.6 US qt / 1.3 Imp qt |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 L / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal |
| Fuel Reserve | 2 L / 2.1 US qt / 1.8 Imp qt |
| Consumption Average | 5.6 L/100 km / 17.9 km/l / 42 US mpg / 50.4 Imp mpg |
| Climbing Ability | 23o |
| Acceleration | 0 – 400 m: 15.1 sec |
| Top Speed (est.) | 168 km/h / 105 mph |
