The Suzuki T250, also known as the Suzuki Hustler is a ,
two-stroke
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,
twin-cylinder motorcycle produced by the Japanese
Suzuki company between 1969 and 1972. The model was developed from the earlier
T20 and was one of the models that contributed to Suzuki's success in the early 1970s.
Technical details
Engine and transmission
The T250's engine was a development of the earlier T20, which had been introduced in 1966. The 180°
piston ported two stroke twin was of
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and had alloy
head and alloy
barrels with cast iron liners.
and
stroke were and the claimed power output was @ 8,000 rpm,
giving the machine a top speed of .
Fuel was delivered by twin 24 mm
Mikuni carburettors
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on the earlier models. They were enlarged to 26 mm in 1971.
The engine was lubricated by the proven Suzuki ''Posi Force'' system,
which injected oil onto the
conrod
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s,
big end
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s and cylinder walls.
This was updated to ''CCI'' in 1970, which reduced exhaust emissions at low revs by recycling excess oil.
Primary drive was by helical gears to a
multi-plate wet clutch. The six speed gearbox had larger gears than the T20 to improve reliability and to improve the gearchange.
Chain drive took power to the rear wheel.
Cycle parts
The frame of the T250 was a strengthened version of the T20's frame that increased torsional stiffness
which led to better handling.
Rear suspension was by
swinging arm with twin
shock absorbers. At the front 38 mm diameter
telescopic fork
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s were used.
Brakes were
drums front and rear, the front being an effective 2ls item.
The spoked wheels were fitted with 300 x 18 front and 325 x 18 rear tyres.
Model variants
An updated version of the T20, known as the
T21, which developed had been introduced in 1967. This was known in Japan as the T250, inline with the newly introduced
T125 and the
T200 models.
Models sold in the US had higher handlebars than those sold in Europe.
1969 T250 Hustler
Initial model which was known as the MK 2 in Japan,
the T-250 X-6R Hustler in the US and retrospectively as the T250-I. The model used the front forks, 24 mm carb engine, tail lamp bracket, seat and clocks of the T21.
1970 T250 II Hustler
The T250-II (Mk 3 in Japan) had a new teardrop tank, seat, front forks and individual instruments.
The rear light was mounted higher up
to meet new US laws.
A cranked kickstart was fitted, which was necessary on the scrambler model to clear the exhaust.
The ''Posi force'' lubrication system was upgraded to the new ''CCI'' system.
1970 T250 II Scrambler
A scrambler version was available with high level black exhausts.
This variant was also known as the TC 250.
1971 T250R Hustler
Larger 26 mm carbs were fitted to the '71 model along with wider tyres and there were cosmetic changes to the paintwork
along with new switchgear. The T250R was available in orange or turquoise, both having a candy finish.
1972 T250J Hustler
The final year of the model saw new instruments and switchgear and cosmetic changes.
It was to be replaced with the
Suzuki GT250, which had been introduced in Japan in '71.
1972 TT250
Only available in the UK, the TT250 shared the same tank and side panels as the
T350 Rebel. The machine was not fitted with a grab rail.
References
External links
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