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Suzuki T 250 Hustler - [1971]
This edition of the Suzuki T 250 Hustler is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1971. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV and the 1971 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV.This particular Suzuki T 250 has a 247cc Air cooled, Four stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 2 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1971 T 250 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the T 250's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1989 Yamaha WR 250 Z | 1989cc.1992 Yamaha R1-Z 250 | 1992cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki T 250 Hustler in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1971 Suzuki T 250 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 247cc 14 valve Wankel 2 cylinder engine produces 33 bhp (24 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The Piston Port Four stroke unit throws out torque of 22.2 lb-ft (30.2 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki T 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1985 Yamaha XT 350 YDIS has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1971 Suzuki T 250 Hustler.
The 1971 Suzuki T 250 Hustler has a Power to weight ratio of 200.0 bhp per ton and 135.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1971 T 250 competing with the 1985 Yamaha XT 350 YDIS [225.0 bhp\ton] and the 1987 Yamaha XT 350 YDIS [225.0 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 T 250 generating around 135.1 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 2024 Honda NX 500 EFI [160.1 lb-ft per ton] and the 1961 Norton Dominator 88 SS [159.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 18.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 18.9 secs, this makes the Suzuki T 250 Hustler similar in acceleration to the 2017 Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder (18.5 secs) and the 2015 Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder (18.5 secs). This Suzuki T 250 Hustler 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 1971 Suzuki T 250 Hustler and the 1976 Yamaha RD 350 Twin
When talking about the performance of the 1971 Suzuki T 250 Hustler on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.5 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1976 Yamaha RD 350 Twin (14.5 secs) and the 1987 Yamaha SDR 200 YPVS (14.5 secs).
The 1971 version of the Suzuki T 250 Hustler has a maximum speed of 98mph.
Top Speed of the 1971 T 250 equals the 2022 Honda CMX 500 Rebel SE
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1971 Suzuki T 250 Hustler then how about a 2022 Honda CMX 500 Rebel SE (109 mph) and the 2020 Honda CMX 500 Rebel (109 mph).
