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Suzuki RG 250 TV Wolf - [1990]
This edition of the Suzuki RG 250 TV Wolf is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1990. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1991 Norton Commander Rotary and the 1990 Norton Commander Police.This particular Suzuki RG 250 has a 249cc Liquid cooled, Four stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 1990 RG 250 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the RG 250's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1992 Kawasaki KR 1 S | 1992cc.1991 Kawasaki KR 1 S | 1991cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki RG 250 TV Wolf in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1990 Suzuki RG 250 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 10 valve Transverse 2 cylinder engine produces 49 bhp (36 kW) @ 9500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally [72.4 bhp (53 kW) @ 9000 rpm] or the 2025 Suzuki SV 650 ABS [73 bhp (54 kW) @ 8500 rpm].
The Reed Valve Four stroke unit throws out torque of 29.5 lb-ft (39.9 Nm) @ 8000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 [50.2 lb-ft (68.0 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki RG 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2015 Norton Commando 961 SF has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1990 Suzuki RG 250 TV Wolf.
The 1990 Suzuki RG 250 TV Wolf has a Power to weight ratio of 331.0 bhp per ton and 199.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1990 RG 250 competing with the 2015 Norton Commando 961 SF [355.5 bhp\ton] and the 1990 Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan - VN 500 [355.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki RG 250 generating around 199.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1980 Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD [224.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1980 Kawasaki Z 1000 LTD [224.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 11.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 11.4 secs, this makes the Suzuki RG 250 TV Wolf similar in acceleration to the 2010 Suzuki RMX 450 Z (11.2 secs) and the 2004 Kawasaki ZR-7 S (11.2 secs). This Suzuki RG 250 TV Wolf also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1990 Suzuki RG 250 TV Wolf and the 1979 Honda CX 650 Custom
When talking about the performance of the 1990 Suzuki RG 250 TV Wolf on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1979 Honda CX 650 Custom (0 secs) and the 2006 Yamaha XTZ 250 Lander (0 secs).
The 1990 version of the Suzuki RG 250 TV Wolf has a maximum speed of 124mph.
Top Speed of the 1990 RG 250 equals the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1990 Suzuki RG 250 TV Wolf then how about a 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ (135 mph) and the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (135 mph).
