Suzuki PE250
1977—1982

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Suzuki followed the successful RM motocross bike series with a spectacular enduro, the PE250 in 1977. Suzuki gave the off-road crowd both barrels. These bikes are one-hundred percenters, no corners cut.

1977 Suzuki year code: B

Initial frame number: PE250-10001 Initial engine number: PE250-10001 White emblem on front and side number plates Black Suzuki tank decal

1977 Suzuki PE 250 Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 855 mm (33.7 in) Overall Height: 1 270 mm (50.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 440 mm (56.7 in) Ground clearance: 260 mm (10.2 in) Dry weight: 109 kg (240 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 247 cc single cylinder 2-stroke. Kick start, 5 speeds. 28 hp (20.9 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 2.78 kg-m (20.1 ft-lb) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1977 Suzuki PE 250 Overall length: 2 140 mm (84.3) Overall widht: 855 mm (33.7 in) Overall height: 1 270 mm (50.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 440 mm (56.7 in) Ground clearance: 260 mm (10.2 in) Dry Weight: 109 kg (240 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 247 cc single cylinder 2-stroke. Kick start, 5 speeds. 28 hp (20.9 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 2.78 kg-m (20.1 ft-lb) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1977 Suzuki PE 250 Overall length: 2 140 mm (84.3) Overall widht: 855 mm (33.7 in) Overall height: 1 270 mm (50.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 440 mm (56.7 in) Ground clearance: 260 mm (10.2 in) Dry Weight: 109 kg (240 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 247 cc single cylinder 2-stroke. Kick start, 5 speeds. 28 hp (20.9 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 2.78 kg-m (20.1 ft-lb) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1978 Suzuki year code: C

Initial frame number: PE250-18647 Initial engine number: PE250-18666 Plastic tank Integrated headlight housing and mounts

1978 Suzuki PE 250 Overall Length: 2 140 mm (84.3 in) Overall Width: 855 mm (33.7 in) Overall Height: 1 270 mm (50.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 440 mm (56.7 in) Dry Weight: 109 kg (240 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 246 cc single cylinder 2-stroke, piston and reed valve. 28 hp (21 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 27 Nm (2.78 kg-m) @ 6 500 rpm. Kick start, 5 speeds. Click on the image for larger format.

1979 Suzuki year code: N

Initial frame number: PE250-23045 Initial engine number: PE250-22632 Quick change rear wheel

1979 Suzuki PE 250 Overall length: 2 150 mm (84.6) Overall widht: 855 mm (33.7 in) Overall height: 1,200 mm (47.2 in) Wheelbase: 1 455 mm (57.3 in) Ground clearance: 280 mm (11.0 in Dry Weight: 111 kg (245 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 246 cc 2-stroke, 30.5 hp (22.5 kW) at 8 000 rpm, 27.5 Nm (2.79 kg-m / 20.2 lb-ft at 7 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1980 Suzuki year code: T

Initial frame number: PE250-200030 Initial engine number: PE250-200037 Three tone blue tank stripes

1980 Suzuki PE 250 Overall length: 2 165 mm (85.2) Overall widht: 870 mm (34.3 in) Overall height: 1 220 mm (48.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.7 in) Ground clearance: 320 mm (12.6 in) Dry Weight: 109 kg (241 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 246 cc 2-stroke, 35.0 hp (26,0 kW) at 8 000 rpm, 32.0 Nm (3.27 kg-m / 23.7 lb-ft) at 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1981 Suzuki year code: X

Initial VIN: JS1PJ11A B 100001 White outlined Suzuki over three tone blue tank stripe

1981 Suzuki PE 250 Overall Length: 2 165 mm (85.2 in) Overall Width: 870 mm (34.3 in) Overall Height: 1 220 mm (48.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground clearance: 320 mm (12.6 in) Dry Weight: 109 kg (241 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 246 cc single cylinder 2-stroke, piston and reed valve. 38.5 hp (28.5 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 36 Nm (3.71 kg-m, 26.8 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm. Kick start, 6 speeds. Click on the image for larger format.

1981 Suzuki PE 250 Overall Length: 2 165 mm (85.2 in) Overall Width: 870 mm (34.3 in) Overall Height: 1 220 mm (48.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground clearance: 320 mm (12.6 in) Dry Weight: 109 kg (241 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 246 cc single cylinder 2-stroke, piston and reed valve. 38.5 hp (28.5 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 36 Nm (3.71 kg-m, 26.8 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm. Kick start, 6 speeds. Click on the image for larger format.

1981 Suzuki PE 250 Overall Length: 2 165 mm (85.2 in) Overall Width: 870 mm (34.3 in) Overall Height: 1 220 mm (48.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground clearance: 320 mm (12.6 in) Dry Weight: 109 kg (241 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 246 cc single cylinder 2-stroke, piston and reed valve. 38.5 hp (28.5 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 36 Nm (3.71 kg-m, 26.8 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm. Kick start, 6 speeds. Click on the image for larger format.

1982 Suzuki year code: Z

Initial VIN: JS1PJ11A B 100001 White outlined Suzuki over three tone blue tank stripe

1982 Suzuki PE 250 Overall Length: 2 165 mm (85.2 in) Overall Width: 870 mm (34.3 in) Overall Height: 1 220 mm (48.0 in) Wheelbase: 1 445 mm (56.9 in) Ground clearance: 320 mm (12.6 in) Dry Weight: 109 kg (241 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 246 cc single cylinder 2-stroke, piston and reed valve. 38.5 hp (28.5 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 36 Nm (3.71 kg-m, 26.8 lb-ft) @ 6 500 rpm. Kick start, 6 speeds. Click on the image for larger format.

Suzuki PE/RS 175/250/400 specifications Dimensions and weight Overall length: 2 180 mm (85.8in.) Overall width: 865 mm (34 in.) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53 in.) Ground clearance: 305 mm (12 in.) Dry weight: 104 kg (229 lbs) Engine (PE175 only) Type:two-stroke Power reed valve Bore x Stroke: 62 x 57 mm (2.441 x 2.244 in) Piston displacment: 10.5 cu in. Corrected compression ratio: 7.9:1 Transmission: 6 speed constand mesh Clutch: Wet multi plate Pattern: 1 down, 5 up Chain: 106 links daido D.I.D Electrical Ignition: Suzuki "PEI" Ignition timing: 19.5 degree B.T.D.C at 8 000 r/min Brakes: Expanding type Spark plug gap: 0.5 mm Carburator type PE175: Mikuni VM32SS, VM34SS (PE175), PE250: VM36SS PE400: VM38SS, all round slide mikuni. Front fork psi: 11—18 Oil/gas ratio 20:1 (32:1 with good quality oil is fine) Tyre Sizes: Front 3.00-21, Rear 4.00-18 Recommended Spark Plug: NGK B10EGV (cold) B9EGV (hot) B8EGV (trail riding), Champion RN2C, RN3C,N2C,N3C can also be used (2 is cool and 3 is hot) Transmission oil: multi grade 20W50 motor oil, 800 ml Service & inspection: Check cylinder bore using cylinder gauge @ 20 mm (.79 inches) Standard: 2 mm — 62.015 mm, service limit 62.070 mm (after reboring, chamfer sharp metal away from ports) Piston ring: fit the ring in the bottom of the cylinder and measure the end gap: standard: .20 - .35 mm, service limit: .85 mm (.33 inches) Reed valve: Check for clearance around the valve and its seat. Should be no more than .2 mm (.008 in.) Clutch plate: Check thickness, standard 2.9 — 3.1 mm, service limit 2.6 mm (.10 inches) Clutch spring: If one clutch spring is longer, replace them all at the same time. Cylinder head torque: 14.5-21.5 foot pounds. Source: pe175.tripod.com If you notice any errors, please contact me so that I can correct them!

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