Description
8th Dec, 2024 10:00
The December 2024 Auction
1970 Suzuki T250
A beautiful example
Estimate
£3, 000 - £3, 500
Buyer's premium: 15. 00%
Lot details
Registration: LWT657H
Frame: T25010683
Odometer: 6, 201
MOT: Exempt
250cc two-stroke twin
V5
Dating letter
Nova
Ridden recently by owner
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 unit construction and had alloy head and alloy barrels with cast iron liners. Bore and stroke were 54 mm × 54 mm (2. 1 in × 2. 1 in) and the claimed power output was 32 bhp (24 kW) @ 8, 000 rpm, giving the machine a claimed top speed of 105 mph (169 km/ h).
Fuel was delivered by twin 24 mm Mikuni carburettors 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 conrods, big ends 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.
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 34 mm diameter telescopic forks 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.
This bike really is a credit to the owner. A stunning example of a very low mileage T250, all its papers, starts, runs and rides. Enjoy it, admire it and love it just like the current owner has!
