Suzuki TU250 - anyone seen/ride one?

anomad · 12-10-2008, 09:08 AM

Has anyone seen the new Suzuki TU250?

A fuel injected 250 is great news to me. I wonder if it has enough power to get out of its own way? Seating position is likely cramped for a 6'2 dude.

Specs
Engine:	249cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, Air-cooled, SOHC
Bore Stroke:	72.0mm X 61.2mm
Compression Ratio:	9.2:1
Fuel System:	Fuel injection
Lubrication:	Wet sump
Ignition:	Electronic ignition (fully transistorized)
Transmission:	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive:	N/A
Overall Length:	2070 mm
Overall Width:	750 mm
Overall Height:	1075 mm
Seat Height:	770 mm
Ground Clearance:	N/A
Wheelbase:	1375 mm
Curb Weight:	149 kg
Suspension Front:	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Suspension Rear:	Swing-arm type, coil spring, oil damped
Brakes Front:	Hydraulic disk
Brakes Rear:	Leading-trailing
Tires Front:	90/90-18M/C 51S
Tires Rear:	110/90-18M/C 61S
Fuel Tank Capacity:	12L
Color:	Red

Cycletech · 12-10-2008, 09:30 AM

Haven't seen one yet, but would like to. I have to buy new training bikes for an MSF program, and fuel injection would be great. One of the dealers I talked to can only get two for the whole of next year.

Should sell well. Looks a little better than the GZ250 and is light years ahead of the Rebel and the Nighthawk.

Power Commander and pipe on your 2-fity?

We use Chinese 250's at one of our sites now. What a waste of time that was.

anomad · 12-10-2008, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cycletech

Power Commander and pipe on your 2-fity?

As ridiculous as that is you know its the first thing people will want.

Did you know you wanted a sportbike when you got the 250?

jmlmjmjm · 12-10-2008, 01:50 PM

I saw one at the Motorcycle Show in Phoenix. Nicely finished and looks like fun. I'm 6'2" also and did not think the seating position was bad at all. If I could have lot's of bikes, I would like one of these as well....

K44rll · 12-29-2008, 08:39 PM

Tu250 has been around for a while, we had it in the UK around 97-98 and is also known as a Suzuki Volty and also the ST250 E-type in Japan

http://www1.suzuki.co.jp/motor/st250/index.html

History..

http://www.suzukicycles.org/ST-series/ST250.shtml

A lot of tuning/custom parts are available like this

Kijima

http://www.tk-kijima.co.jp/custom_st250.htm

A Beard Custom

https://www.mjbike.com/ubike/sch_details_id-563069.html

WM Cafe Racer parts...

http://www.wmpdt.co.jp/suzuki/st250.html

Chic Design...

http://www.chicdesign.co.jp/products.../st250_cl.html

http://www.chicdesign.co.jp/products...250_other.html

Kitaco stuff...

Also check out this ADV converted Volty....

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...12&postcount=9

Karl

anomad · 12-29-2008, 08:45 PM

Translation?

I guess they have been in the UK for some time?

XPADREX · 02-02-2009, 01:17 PM

I'd like some performance reviews. I think this bike is awesome, although I've not seen one in person.

damasovi · 02-02-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmlmjmjm

I saw one at the Motorcycle Show in Phoenix. Nicely finished and looks like fun. I'm 6'2" also and did not think the seating position was bad at all. If I could have lot's of bikes, I would like one of these as well....

Iguess we went to the same show, but i went to Long Beach and my friend is 6 2" and he said it was good for him, i am 5'7" or so, and really like it, but no demos were allow so I can't tell you about performance, just +1 on the fit and finish everything is nice for the price, and a 250 will let you go around town and a little more, just how tall and heavy are you?

Damasovi

Spikehead · 02-03-2009, 12:05 AM

The MN MSF program will be using the YU250 this year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cycletech

Haven't seen one yet, but would like to. I have to buy new training bikes for an MSF program, and fuel injection would be great.

anomad · 02-03-2009, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damasovi

Iguess we went to the same show, but i went to Long Beach and my friend is 6 2" and he said it was good for him, i am 5'7" or so, and really like it, but no demos were allow so I can't tell you about performance, just +1 on the fit and finish everything is nice for the price, and a 250 will let you go around town and a little more, just how tall and heavy are you?

Damasovi

Well I haven't seen one yet. My KLX250 gets me around rather well. I think I am just excited that fuel injection is coming to the little bikes. I want my next bike to have FI, and not have a chain.

dart1202 · 02-04-2009, 01:17 AM

machine type 250cc from suzuki for TU250 equal to ST250 with 1 exhaust pipe, I use GS250 but with exhaust pipe same with gz.

Barnone · 02-06-2009, 01:05 PM

No TU250 in Fort Myers,FL. The sales people didn't even know about it.
I am interested, maybe there will be demo bikes at Daytona.

Lochlyn_Deckard · 02-17-2009, 12:37 PM

www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycles/suzuki-tu250

anomad · 02-17-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lochlyn_Deckard

www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycles/suzuki-tu250

Cool. The WBW guys and I are usually right on track with our opinions.

rivercreep · 02-17-2009, 03:44 PM

Call me spoiled but, I must have Disc brakes! (I hate working on Drum brakes!)
F.W.I.W. I think if I weren't into Dualsporting and could live with a plain commuter for the street; I'd buy this in a heart beat.
I can see this TU set up with a windshield and saddle bags and being one heck of a commuter. (and it would sure as fraq beat a scooter!)

My 08XT250 with it's low gearing can still travel at 75mph and I see no reason why this TU with higher final drive wouldn't be even more competent.

12-10-2008, 01:50 PM	#4
jmlmjmjm Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Oddometer: 636	I saw one at the Motorcycle Show in Phoenix. Nicely finished and looks like fun. I'm 6'2" also and did not think the seating position was bad at all. If I could have lot's of bikes, I would like one of these as well.... __________________ John M. '08 Kawasaki Versys '11 Victory Cross Roads

12-29-2008, 08:39 PM	#5
K44rll Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Wolverhampton England Oddometer: 249	Tu250 has been around for a while, we had it in the UK around 97-98 and is also known as a Suzuki Volty and also the ST250 E-type in Japan http://www1.suzuki.co.jp/motor/st250/index.html History.. http://www.suzukicycles.org/ST-series/ST250.shtml A lot of tuning/custom parts are available like this Kijima http://www.tk-kijima.co.jp/custom_st250.htm A Beard Custom https://www.mjbike.com/ubike/sch_details_id-563069.html WM Cafe Racer parts... http://www.wmpdt.co.jp/suzuki/st250.html Chic Design... http://www.chicdesign.co.jp/products.../st250_cl.html http://www.chicdesign.co.jp/products...250_other.html Kitaco stuff... Also check out this ADV converted Volty.... http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...12&postcount=9 Karl __________________ www.vstromadventure.co.uk www.suzukivanvan.co.uk www.flickr.com/photos/k44rll/sets/www.klassiktrans.co.uk Suzuki DL650A V-Strom Touring K7..Suzuki Vanvan RV200K8..Suzuki Djebel 250XC..Suzuki StreetMagic TR50S..Suzuki Choi Nori..Suzuki AP50 1976..Honda Monkey R.. K44rll screwed with this post 12-29-2008 at 09:12 PM

02-04-2009, 01:17 AM	#11
dart1202 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: bandoeng, IDN Oddometer: 68	machine type 250cc from suzuki for TU250 equal to ST250 with 1 exhaust pipe, I use GS250 but with exhaust pipe same with gz. __________________ 00 Honda CB Super Four 02 GSX 250 gsx 250 lover 07 Kawasaki RR 150 Journey with fun.. contact me if you jouney in Java Island Let's Ride cheap Tank Bag click here www.7gear-road.com

02-06-2009, 01:05 PM	#12
Barnone Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: WNC SWFL Oddometer: 2,470	No TU250 in Fort Myers,FL. The sales people didn't even know about it. I am interested, maybe there will be demo bikes at Daytona. __________________ Vince @ SWFL or WNC 2001 Kawasaki W650 2012 Ural Yamal

02-17-2009, 12:37 PM	#13
Lochlyn_Deckard Dex Moto(naut) Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New York, United States Oddometer: 989	www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycles/suzuki-tu250 __________________ 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 500 R - MFP ADV www.ninja250.org www.ex-500.com Flickr - Lochlyn Deckard (D.C.D.)

12-10-2008, 09:30 AM	#2
Cycletech Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: North Side RVA Oddometer: 459	Haven't seen one yet, but would like to. I have to buy new training bikes for an MSF program, and fuel injection would be great. One of the dealers I talked to can only get two for the whole of next year. Should sell well. Looks a little better than the GZ250 and is light years ahead of the Rebel and the Nighthawk. Power Commander and pipe on your 2-fity? We use Chinese 250's at one of our sites now. What a waste of time that was.

12-29-2008, 08:45 PM	#6
anomad ^OP in storage Joined: May 2007 Location: Lakewood, Colorado Oddometer: 1,529	Translation? I guess they have been in the UK for some time?

02-02-2009, 01:17 PM	#7
XPADREX Funslinger Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Ohio, USA Oddometer: 7,771	I'd like some performance reviews. I think this bike is awesome, although I've not seen one in person.

02-17-2009, 03:44 PM	#15
rivercreep Banned Joined: Feb 2007 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania (Reading) Oddometer: 3,155	Another "Winner" if only............. Call me spoiled but, I must have Disc brakes! (I hate working on Drum brakes!) F.W.I.W. I think if I weren't into Dualsporting and could live with a plain commuter for the street; I'd buy this in a heart beat. I can see this TU set up with a windshield and saddle bags and being one heck of a commuter. (and it would sure as fraq beat a scooter!) My 08XT250 with it's low gearing can still travel at 75mph and I see no reason why this TU with higher final drive wouldn't be even more competent.

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