Technical specifications
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Model: |
RS 250 |
Years: |
1997 |
Engine:
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Two stroke, 90° V twin-cylinder, with laminar suction and exhaust valve. Separate lubrication with variable automatic mixer
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Capacity:
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249 cc / 15.2 cu in
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Bore x Stroke:
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56 x 50.6 mm
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Cooling System:
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Liquid cooled
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Compression Ratio:
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12.0:1 (+/- 0.7)
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Lubrication:
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Oil pump with separate circuit
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Induction:
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2 x Ø34 mm Mikuni 34 SS flat side carburetors
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Fuel Type:
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Lead-free petrol, R.O.N. minimum 95
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Engine Oil Recommendation:
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IP MAX 2T COMPETITION, or any high-quality oil meeting the ISO-L-ETC++ or API TC++ specifications
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Air Filter:
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With polyurethane filter element
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Ignition:
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CDI
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Battery:
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12V 4Ah
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Starting:
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Kick
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Max Power:
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52.9 kW / 72.5 hp @ 11900 rpm
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Max Power Rear Tyre:
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47.2 kW / 64.3 hp @ 10400 rpm
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Max Torque:
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40 Nm / 4.08 kgf-m / 29.5 lb/ft @ 10750 rpm
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Clutch:
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Oil bath, multiple-disc, with lever control on handlebars
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Transmission:
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6 Speed, direct drive
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Gear box oil Recommendation:
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IP FC, SAE 75W-90, or any high-quality oil meeting the API GL-4 specification
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Final Drive:
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Chain, sealed, jointless, DID 520 V6
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Gear Change:
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With pedal (L), 1st low, other 5 high
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Final Reduction:
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14:42 (1:3.0)
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Gear Ratio:
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1st 11:27 (1:2.454) / 2nd 16:26 (1:1.625) / 3rd 17:21 (1:1.235) / 4th 22:23 (1:1.045) / 5th 24:22 (1:0.916) / 6th 25:21 (1:0.840)
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Primary Reduction:
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23:59 (1:2.565)
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Front Suspension:
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Ø40 mm Inverted fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping.
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Front Wheel Travel:
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120 mm / 4.7 in
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Rear Suspension:
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Magnesium alloy swingarm. Monoshock with resevoir, adjustable extension, compression and spring preloading.
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Rear Wheel Travel:
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130 mm / 5.1 in
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Front Brakes:
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2 x Ø298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
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Rear Brakes:
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Single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
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Front Wheel:
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3.00 x 17
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Rear Wheel:
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4.50 x 17
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Front Tyre:
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110/70-17
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Rear Tyre:
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150/60-17
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Rake:
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25°
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Turning circle Ø:
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4.09 m / 13.4 ft
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Dimensions:
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Length: 1880 mm / 74.0 in Width: 690 mm / 27.2 in Height: 1080 mm / 42.5 in
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Wheelbase:
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1370 mm / 53.9 in
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Seat Height:
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810 mm / 31.9 in
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Ground Clearance:
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135 mm / 5.3 in
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Dry Weight:
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141 kg / 309 lbs
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Wet Weight:
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167 kg / 368 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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16.5 Litres / 4.4 US gal
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Reserve:
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3.5 Litres / 0.9 US gal
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Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph - 0:
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12.9 m / 42.3 ft
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Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph - 0:
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36.8 m / 120.7 ft
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Standing ¼ Mile:
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12.50 sec / 172.5 km/h / 107.2 mph
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Top Speed:
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209.5 km/h / 130.2 mph
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Road Test:
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Tuttomoto Test Bimota V-DUE vs Suzuki GSX-R750WT vs Aprilia RS250
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