Suzuki SW-1 250 - [1992] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.
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Performance Review: Suzuki SW-1 250 - [1992]

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Suzuki SW-1 250 - [1992]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Suzuki SW-1 250
  • Year: 1992 | Type: Cruiser
  • Engine: 249 cc (15.1 ci) 2 Valve
  • Engine Type: Horizontal In-Line | Cylinders: 1
  • Engine Stroke: Two | Valve Config: SOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: Carburettor
  • Cooling: Air | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 5 speed / Manual
  • Drive: Belt
  • Wet Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 183 kgs (403 lbs)
  • Power: 20 bhp (14 kW) @ 8000 rpm
  • Torque: 15.5 lb-ft (21.0 Nm) @ 5500 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 98.5 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 76.3 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 37.5 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 38.4 secs
  • Top Speed: 0 mph (0.0 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 0 secs @ 0 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Suzuki SW-1 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Suzuki SW-1 250 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 SP and the 1993 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin.This particular Suzuki SW-1 has a 249cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Horizontal In-Line Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.

Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984] image

An alternative Horizontal In-Line engine, Cruiser style motorbike includes the Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S - [1984]

The 1992 SW-1 shares its Horizontal In-Line engine and Cruiser style configuration with the likes of the 1984 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk S and the 1982 Honda CB 750 SC Nighthawk. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the SW-1's Cruiser style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1991 Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator - ZL 250 LX | 1991cc.1991 Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator | 1991cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki SW-1 250 in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.

Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025] image

The 1992 Suzuki SW-1 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]

In terms of power the 249cc 2 valve Horizontal In-Line 1 cylinder engine produces 20 bhp (14 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].

The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 15.5 lb-ft (21.0 Nm) @ 5500 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 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki SW-1 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Honda CBR 150 R Repsol MotoGP Edition - [2021] image

The 2021 Honda CBR 150 R Repsol MotoGP Edition has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1992 Suzuki SW-1 250.

The 1992 Suzuki SW-1 250 has a Power to weight ratio of 98.5 bhp per ton and 76.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 SW-1 competing with the 2021 Honda CBR 150 R Repsol MotoGP Edition [123.3 bhp\ton] and the 2021 Honda CBR 150 R [123.3 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

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 SW-1 generating around 76.3 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 1998 Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder [101.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 2000 Suzuki GZ 250 Marauder [101.3 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 37.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 38.4 secs, this makes the Suzuki SW-1 250 similar in acceleration to the 2018 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder 150 (37.5 secs) and the 2018 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder 150 FI-SP (37.5 secs). This Suzuki SW-1 250 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).

Honda CBX 1000 Pro-Link - [1982] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1992 Suzuki SW-1 250 and the 1982 Honda CBX 1000 Pro-Link

When talking about the performance of the 1992 Suzuki SW-1 250 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 1982 Honda CBX 1000 Pro-Link (0 secs) and the 1981 Kawasaki Z 250 FS (0 secs).

Top Speed:

The 1992 version of the Suzuki SW-1 250 has a maximum speed of 0mph.

Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan - [2013] image

Top Speed of the 1992 SW-1 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan

If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1992 Suzuki SW-1 250 then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).

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Quarter Mile: 15.0 secs @ 0 mph


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