1979 Suzuki PE250 Specifications and Specs
Specifications and workshop reference information for the 1979 Suzuki PE250, including engine, chassis, service data and setup details.
Note: Specs are compiled from factory data, manuals and owner feedback. Bikes vary — if yours is different, jump into the forum and share it.
General Specifications
| Engine Type | Air-cooled 2-stroke single-cylinder piston reed valve |
| Displacement | 246 cc |
| Bore × Stroke | 70.0 × 64.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 |
| Maximum Power | 24 hp |
| Maximum Torque | 27 Nm |
| Carburetor | Mikuni VM32SS | Replacement Options |
| Lubrication | Suzuki CCI oil injection |
| Fuel Mix Ratio | |
| Ignition | CDI magneto |
| Spark Plug | NGK B8ES |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.6 – 0.7 mm |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Primary Reduction | 3.181 |
| Final Reduction | 3.857 |
| Overall Reduction | 12.27 |
Dimensions
| Overall Length | 2140 mm |
| Overall Width | 880 mm |
| Overall Height | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1425 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10 L |
| Bearing Sizes |
Bearing Finder |
Chassis
| Frame Type | Steel single cradle |
| Caster Angle | 28° |
| Trail | 115 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | Fork Oil Levels |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock swingarm |
| Front Suspension Travel | 220 mm |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 110 mm |
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