Suzuki RGV250
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | 1988–1998 |
| Predecessor | Suzuki RG250 Gamma |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 249 cc (15.2 cu in) two-stroke 90° V-Twin |
| Bore / stroke | 54 mm × 54.5 mm (2.13 in × 2.15 in) |
| Power | 62 hp (46 kW) (unrestricted) |
| Transmission | Six-speed manual |
| Brakes | Drilled vented discs front and rear |
| Wheelbase | 54.3 in (1,380 mm) |
| Weight | 305 lb (138 kg) (dry) 345 lb (156 kg) (wet) |
| Related | Aprilia RS250 as it shares the same engine |
The Suzuki RGV250 was a Suzuki high performance sport bike which had a great number of its features and design cues based on Grand Prix technologies and ideas. It is a race-replica based on Suzuki's 250 cc (15 cu in) GP bikes from 1987 to 1998, the RGV V-2 racer. This motorcycle replaced the RG250 Gamma, which employed an alloy frame with a two-stroke parallel twin engine. The bike produced over 60 bhp in a narrow power band between 8,000 and 11,000 rpm. The dry weight ranged between 128 kg (282 lb) (1989) to 140 kg (309 lb) (later models) dry weight.
The top speed of a standard RGV250 is around 130 mph (209 km/h). It has a 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time of around 3.7 seconds.
This motorcycle's engine performance is not very inspiring at engine speeds under 7,000 rpm, due to the two-stroke engine power delivery of a relatively narrow power band. However, once the engine is revved over 8,000 rpm, the power delivery characteristics effectively doubles, as is expected of a two-stroke racing motorcycle.
Due to its light weight, engine characteristics and cornering capabilities, it is particularly suited to the track, compared to other motorcycles of similar engine capacity.