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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{ | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = Suzuki TS250 | ||
| | |photo= 1969-Suzuki-TS250-Red-5221-0.jpg | ||
|aka = '''Savage''', TS250X, TS250ER, TS 250 X, TS 250 ER, TS 250 | |aka = '''Savage''', TS250X, TS250ER, TS 250 X, TS 250 ER, TS 250 | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Suzuki | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1970 - 1981 | |production = 1970 - 1981 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Enduro | ||
|engine = single cylinder, two-stroke | |engine = single cylinder, two-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 70.0mm x 64.8mm | |bore_stroke = 70.0mm x 64.8mm | ||
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|fuel_system = [[Mikuni]] VM29SS carburetor, slide type | |fuel_system = [[Mikuni]] VM29SS carburetor, slide type | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '78-81<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '76-77<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B7ES}} '70-75 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK BP7ES}} '78-81<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '76-77<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B7ES}} '70-75 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | ||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N4B-2A}} '73-81<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N2-2A-4}} '70-72 | |battery = {{battery|YUASA 6N4B-2A}} '73-81<br />{{battery|YUASA 6N2-2A-4}} '70-72 <ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | ||
Clutch: Wet, multiplate <br> | Clutch: Wet, multiplate <br> | ||
|final_drive = {{chain|525x}} <ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | |||
|frame = | |frame = | ||
|suspension =Front: Telescopic fork, leading [[axle]] oil damped <br> | |suspension =Front: Telescopic fork, leading [[axle]] oil damped <br> | ||
Rear: Swingarm, dual shocks, [[coil]] springs, 5-way adjustable | Rear: Swingarm, dual shocks, [[coil]] springs, 5-way adjustable | ||
|brakes =Front: | |brakes =Front: expanding brake (drum) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum) | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21}} | |front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} '70-73 <br />{{tire|3.00-21}} '74-81 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire| | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} '70-79 <br />{{tire|4.60-18}} '80-81 <ref name="wps_street_2019"/> | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = 55.2 inches (1402 mm) | |wheelbase = 55.2 inches (1402 mm) | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Suzuki]] | The '''[[Suzuki]] TS250''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke [[Enduro]] [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1969 and 1989. It could reach a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 19.92 ft/lbs (27.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 7300 RPM. | ||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
The engine was | The engine was an air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 70.0mm [[bore]] x 64.8mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a Mikuni VM29SS carburetor. | ||
==Drive== | ==Drive== | ||
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via | The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via a wet multiplate clutch. | ||
==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 130/80-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via | It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 130/80-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding drum [[brake]] in the front and rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork, leading axle oil damped while the rear was equipped with a swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs, 5-way adjustable. The TS250X was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.2 inches (1402 mm) long. | ||
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==1970 TS250II== | ==1970 TS250II== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1970-Suzuki-TS250II.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250II | |||
File:1970-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-6957-0.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow | |||
< | File:1970-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-6957-1.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow | ||
</gallery> | |||
*FRAME #: N/A | *FRAME #: N/A | ||
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* S tank emblem | * S tank emblem | ||
* Chrome fenders | * Chrome fenders | ||
==1971 TS250R== | ==1971 TS250R== | ||
<gallery mode=" | <gallery mode="slideshow"> | ||
File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 Enduro (Savage) | File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 Enduro (Savage) | ||
File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 Enduro (Savage) | File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 Enduro (Savage) | ||
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File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-5077-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 in Orange | File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-5077-4.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 in Orange | ||
File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-5077-5.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 in Orange | File:1971-Suzuki-TS250-Orange-5077-5.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250 in Orange | ||
File:1971-Suzuki-TS250R.jpg|left|thumb|1971 Suzuki TS250R | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
*FRAME #: TS250-10001 | *FRAME #: TS250-10001 | ||
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==1973 TS250K== | ==1973 TS250K== | ||
<gallery mode=" | <gallery mode="slideshow"> | ||
File:1973-Suzuki-TS250K.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki TS250K | File:1973-Suzuki-TS250K.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki TS250K | ||
File:1973-Suzuki-TS250-Green-3855-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki TS250 in Green | File:1973-Suzuki-TS250-Green-3855-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki TS250 in Green | ||
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==1976 TS250A== | ==1976 TS250A== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250A.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250A | |||
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-0.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow | |||
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-1.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow | |||
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-2.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow | |||
File:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-3.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow | |||
< | File:1976-Suzuki-TS250-Yellow-7304-4.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki TS250 in Yellow | ||
</gallery> | |||
*FRAME #: TS2503-102989 | *FRAME #: TS2503-102989 | ||
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==1977 TS250B== | ==1977 TS250B== | ||
<gallery mode="slideshow"> | <gallery mode="slideshow"> | ||
File:1977-Suzuki-TS250B-Yellow-5142-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki TS250B in Yellow | File:1977-Suzuki-TS250B-Yellow-5142-0.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki TS250B in Yellow | ||
File:1977-Suzuki-TS250B-Yellow-5142-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki TS250B in Yellow | File:1977-Suzuki-TS250B-Yellow-5142-1.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki TS250B in Yellow | ||
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==1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250== | ==1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:suzuki-ts250-1973-1981-4.jpg|600px|1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250 | |||
File:suzuki-ts250-1973-1981-3.jpg|600px|1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250 | |||
File:suzuki-ts250-1973-1981-0.jpg|600px|1973 - 1981 Suzuki TS 250 | |||
</gallery> | |||
Easily distinguishable from later models due to the lack of any tank branding except the S logo, at 127kgs it was also the heaviest of all the TS250’s. It was known as the in Japan and the Savage in the US, the UK didn’t get a name though just the designation letters and numbers. | Easily distinguishable from later models due to the lack of any tank branding except the S logo, at 127kgs it was also the heaviest of all the TS250’s. It was known as the in Japan and the Savage in the US, the UK didn’t get a name though just the designation letters and numbers. | ||
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*[[Suzuki TS185]] | *[[Suzuki TS185]] | ||
*[[Suzuki TS400]] | *[[Suzuki TS400]] | ||
== References == | |||
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{{Suzuki}} | {{Suzuki}} | ||