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Suzuki TU 250 X - [2017]
This edition of the Suzuki TU 250 X is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo.This particular Suzuki TU 250 has a 249cc Air - Oil cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 2017 TU 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 TU 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 149 kgs (328 lbs) this makes the Suzuki TU 250 X in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F, give or take 50kg.
The 2017 Suzuki TU 250 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 4 valve Wankel 1 cylinder engine produces 20 bhp (14 kW) @ 8000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 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 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 TU 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2001 Honda DR 200 SE has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2017 Suzuki TU 250 X.
The 2017 Suzuki TU 250 X has a Power to weight ratio of 134.2 bhp per ton and 104.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 TU 250 competing with the 2001 Honda DR 200 SE [158.7 bhp\ton] and the 2006 Honda DR 200 SE [158.7 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 TU 250 generating around 104.0 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 1985 Suzuki SX 200 R [128.7 lb-ft per ton] and the 1985 Suzuki SX 200 R [128.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 27.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 28.2 secs, this makes the Suzuki TU 250 X similar in acceleration to the 2019 Suzuki TU 250 X (27.6 secs) and the 2014 Suzuki TU 250 X (27.6 secs). This Suzuki TU 250 X 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 2017 Suzuki TU 250 X and the 2000 Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie Interstate
When talking about the performance of the 2017 Suzuki TU 250 X 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 2000 Honda GL 1500 C F6C Valkyrie Interstate (0 secs) and the 2004 Suzuki VZ 1600 Marauder (0 secs).
The 2017 version of the Suzuki TU 250 X has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 2017 TU 250 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 2017 Suzuki TU 250 X then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
