Suzuki ST 250E

Make Model	Suzuki ST 250E
Year	2004 - 07
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves
Capacity	249 cc / 15.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke	72.0 x 61.2 mm
Compression Ratio	9.2:1
Cooling System	Air/oil cooled
Induction	Mikuni BSR32 carburetor
Ignition	CDI
Starting	Electric and kick
Max Power	15 kW / 20 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque	22 Nm / 2.2 kgf-m / 16.2 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate, coil springs
Transmission	5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain, O-ring
Frame	Steel backbone, tubular
Rake	25^o 55'
Trail	92 mm / 3.6 in
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, dual shocks, coil spring
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tyre	90/90-18M/C 51S
Rear Tyre	110/90-18M/C 61S
Dimensions	Length: 2070 mm / 81.0 in Width: 750 mm / 30.0 in Height: 1075 mm / 42.3 in
Wheelbase	1375 mm / 54.1 in
Ground Clearance	165 mm / 6.5 in
Seat Height	770 mm / 30 mm
Turning Radius	2.4 m / 7.9 ft
Dry Weight	129 kg / 284lbs
Fuel Capacity	12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal
Top Speed	121 km/h / 75 mph

The Japanese customers are offered some retro design Suzukis that are not available in Europe. One of them is the ST 250, first shown on Tokyo Motor Show in 2003. It has a 250cc single cylinder four-stroke engine with two valves per cylinder, traditional suspension and tubular steel frame. A direct plating processing to the aluminum cylinder inner wall called SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material) is used for light weight and heat resistance. Otherwise it's a traditional motorcycle with classic looks, no more or less. There's a big market for bikes like the ST250 in Asia, while the customers here in Europe don't even get a change to see those simple bikes with cool design.

There is also a model version called ST250 E type with two-tone fuel tank, polished engine, chromed exhaust pipe, CDI ignition and an extra kick starter.