Suzuki's 'ton-up 2-stroke', the GT250X7, was hailed on its introduction in mid-1978 for its startling acceleration and mid-rpm pulling power. But would its performance figures hold up after, say, a full year's riding? And how does it rate for ease of servicing? Road Bike tested two X7s to find out.

The Suzuki GT250, also known as the Suzuki Hustler in the US is a 247 cc (15.1 cu in), two-stroke, twin-cylinder motorcycle produced by the Japanese Suzuki company between 1971 and 1981. The model was developed from the earlier T250, and was one of the best selling motorcycles in its class.

The 1978 Suzuki GT 250 X7 was powered by a 247cc two-stroke parallel twin-cylinder air-cooled engine managed by two 26 mm Mikuni carburetors, generating 30 hp at 8,000 rpm and 27 Nm (20 lb-ft ...

2012年1月20日 · Suzuki GT250 X7 Specifications. Engine – air-cooled twin-cylinder two-stroke. Capacity – 247cc. Bore/stroke – 54 x 54 mm. Power – 28.5bhp @ 8300rpm. Torque – 18.9ft-lb @ 7500rpm. Carburetion – 26mm Mikuni. Transmission – 6-speed chain final drive. Frame – steel single down tube cradle. Suspension – 32mm telescopic forks.

In many countries the GT250 became X7 in 1978. The new model was also known as RG250 (Japan) or GT250 X7 - or X7E (Germany). The new X7 was 20 kg (45 lbs) lighter than the GT250, making it super lightweight.

2022年4月21日 · Back in 1978, speed-crazed teenagers were excitedly taking to the road on Suzuki’s latest learner-bike—advertised as “the new ‘Ton-up’ GT250 X7.” Suzuki’s headline was just about accurate, too.

Suzuki GT 250 X7 is produced in 1978-83. Engine is Two stroke, parallel twin, displacement 247 cc / 15.1 cu in , produces power 22.4 kW / 30 hp @ 8000 rpm and 27.5 Nm / 2.8 kgf-m / 20.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm.

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2013年10月8日 · Launched in Japan in 1970, the GT250 arrived in North America for the 1973 season as the GT250K, claiming 31 horsepower, a dry weight of 320 pounds and a top speed of 90mph. New for that year (1972 in Japan) was a front disc brake and Suzuki’s “RAS” Ram Air System — an aluminum plate bolted to the top of the engine intended to direct ...

2018年8月26日 · Suzuki GT250 X7 – History. Suzuki had nailed the 250 twin-two stroke back in 1965; called the T20 Super Six (six speeds mid-60s) it offered 29hp and could hit 90mph, although brochures claimed more.