Suzuki RG250E
1978—

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From GT250 to RG250 RG250 and it's sister model RG250E were launched 1978, simultanously with RG125 and RG185, formerly knows as GT125 and GT185. But RG250 wasn't just a GT250 with new paint job. It was a completely new machine. Many 250 cc motorcycles at the time were heavy and clumsy because the frames weren't often designed for the small engine. It was common to put a 250 engine into a 350 or 400 frame. This wasn't the case with the RG250 (known as X-7 or GT250-X7 in many countries outside Japan). While the 1977 GT250 was a light mororcycle with its 146 kg (321 lbs) the new RG250 was 20 kg (45 lbs) lighter, making it super lightweight. The 30 hp's of the RG250 made the bike quite sppedy, thanks to the good power/weight ratio. It's no rocket, though. According to a Japanese test the bike made the 1/4 mile (400 m) at 14.2 seconds. The RG250 kept the Ram Air cooling system of the GT250, that pressed the air through the cylinder head ribbons, a quite effective cooling system and it actually works. Color options: White, Red, Blue The RG250E had alloy cast wheels, the RG250 had classic steel wire rims. Apart from that, the models were identical.

1978 Suzuki RG250E, Marble Canadian Blue (05K)

1978 Suzuki year code: C

The RG250E model with star alloy wheels was launched in October 1978. The body color and graphics remain unchanged, but a slightly lower continental type handlebar was now available as an option. The wire spoked model RG250 was sold simultaneously with the RG250E at first but but was discontinued in 1979. The new Suzuki RG250E was offered in same colors as the RG250 with spoked wheels, launched two months earlier. 1978 Suzuki RG250E color options were Eaglet White (189), Candy Imperial Maroon (05L), Marble Canadian Blue (05K).

1978 Suzuki RG 250 E Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 055 mm (41.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 320 mm (52.0 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (5.8 in) Dry Weight: 126 kg (277 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 247 cc 2-stroke inline-2, piston reed valve. 6 speeds. 30 hp @ 8 000 rpm, 2.9 kg-m @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1980 Suzuki year code: T

The '78 Suzuki RG250E color options were White, Red and Blue.

1980 Suzuki RG 250 E Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 055 mm (41.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 320 mm (52.0 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (5.8 in) Dry Weight: 126 kg (277 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 247 cc 2-stroke inline-2, piston reed valve. 6 speeds. 30 hp (22.1 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 28.4 Nm (2.9 kg-m) @ 7 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1980 Suzuki RG 250 E Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 055 mm (41.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 320 mm (52.0 in) Ground Clearance: 160 mm (5.8 in) Dry Weight: 126 kg (277 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 247 cc 2-stroke inline-2, piston reed valve. 6 speeds. 30 hp (22.1 kW) @ 8 000 rpm, 28.4 Nm (2.9 kg-m) @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1980 Suzuki RG 250 E Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 055 mm (41.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 320 mm (52.0 in) Dry Weight: 126 kg (277 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 247 cc 2-stroke inline-2, piston reed valve. 6 speeds. 30 hp @ 8 000 rpm, 2.9 kg-m @ 7 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

Suzuki RG250/RG250E specifications (Japan): Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 760 mm (29.9 in) Overall Height: 1 055 mm (41.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 320 mm (52.0 in) Dry Weight: 126 kg (277 lbs) Caster: 62.7° Trail: 107 mm Engine: Air-cooled 247 cc 2-stroke inline-2, piston reed valve. 30 hp / 8.000 rpm, 2.9 kg-m / 7,000 rpm. 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. Ratios: 1st gear: 2.500 2nd gear: 1.625 3rd gear: 1.210 4th gear: 1.000 5th gear: 0.868 6th gear: 0.782 Chain drive. Kick start. Brakes: single disk at front, drum rear brake Front Tyre: 3.00-18 Rear Tyre: 3.25-18 Fuel economy: 5 liter/ 100 km Gasoline tank capacity 15 liter Price at the time: 295,000 Yen (Japan)

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