Suzuki TU250 (Volty, Grasstracker)


Suzuki TU250X (Volty), 2009+, export

Suzuki TU250 Volty was first introduced in 1994 for the Japanese domestic market, and was marketed under the name Suzuki Volty. In 1997, the company releases an export version, which is marketed as '' Suzuki TU250X (Volty prefix only in some countries). Both models are identical to each other and are essentially the same motorcycle.

In 2000, the scrambler version “Suzuki Grasstracker”, which is available only in the Asian market, was added to the model line. In parallel, a version of the Grasstracker Big Boy was also offered, which featured oversized wheels. Factory designations of modifications: TU250G and TU250GB (Big Boy). In 2001, this modification received an electric starter, and in 2004 - a new 2-valve engine and an exhaust system with one pipe (instead of two). In 2008, the model gets an injector, an increased fuel tank and some other small changes, sold until 2018.

In the early 2000s (2001-2002), the Japanese and export Volty models were discontinued, and in 2004 the successor to the Volty, the Suzuki ST250, appeared in the domestic Japanese market. Changing slightly the exterior, the model also gets a new engine, which is now equipped with a simpler cylinder head with 2 valves (instead of a 4-valve). In 2008, the ST250 undergoes a restyling, the main change of which was the appearance of an injector (instead of a carburetor) and a fully transistorized ignition system (instead of CDI). The archaic kick starter finally gave way to the electric starter. In 2009, the restyled ST250 became available in export markets, sold under the old name - Suzuki TU250X .

2018 was the last year for domestic sales of the ST250 and Grasstracker, while the export version of the Suzuki TU250X is still available in the North American and Australian markets.

The main competitors of Suzuki TU250 in the class:

Photos

Suzuki Volty
Suzuki TU250X (Volty, ST250)
Suzuki Grasstracker


Specifications

Specifications Suzuki TU250 (Volty, Grasstracker):

Model Suzuki TU250 (ST250)
Motorcycle type retro classic
Release year 1994+
Frame steel
Engine type 1-cylinder, 4-stroke
Working volume 249 cm³
Bore / stroke 72.0 x 61.2 mm
Compression ratio 9.0: 1 - Volty (1994-2002, Asia), TU250X (1997-2001), Grasstracker

9.2: 1 - TU250X Volty (2009+), ST250

Cooling air
Number of valves per cylinder SOHC, 4 valves - Volty (1994-2002, Asia), TU250X (1997-2001), Grasstracker (from 2000 to March 2004)

SOHC, 2 valves - TU250X Volty (2009+), ST250, Grasstracker (from April 2004+)

Fuel supply system Carburetor, 1x - Volty (1994-2002, Asia), TU250X (1997-2001), Grasstracker (2000 to Feb 2008), ST250 (2004-2007)

Injector, 1x 32mm - TU250X Volty (2009+), ST250 (2008+), Grasstracker (since Sept 2008+)

Ignition type CDI - carburetor versions

fully transistor - injection versions

Maximum power 20.0 h.p. (15.0 kW) @ 7500 rpm - Volty (1994-2002, Asia), TU250X (1997-2001), ST250 (2004-2007), Grasstracker (2000 to Feb 2008)

19.0 h.p. (14.0 kW) @ 7500 rpm - TU250X Volty (2009+), ST250 (2008+), Grasstracker (since Sept 2008+)

Maximum torque 21 Nm (2.1 kg * m) at 6000 rpm - Volty (1994-2002, Asia), TU250X (1997-2001), ST250 (2004-2007), Grasstracker (2000 to Feb 2008)

21 Nm (2.1 kg * m) @ 5500 rpm - TU250X Volty (2009+), ST250 (2008+), Grasstracker (since Sept 2008+)

Gearbox 5-speed
Drive type chain
Front tire size 3.00-18 47S - Volty (1994-2002, Asia), Grasstracker

90 / 90-18 M / C 51S - TU250X Volty, ST250

100 / 90-19 57P - Grasstracker Big Boy

Rear tire size 120 / 80-17M / C 61S - Volty (1994-2002, Asia), Grasstracker

110 / 90-18 M / C 61S - TU250X Volty, ST250

130 / 80-18 66P - Grasstracker Big Boy

Front brakes 1 disc
Rear brakes drum
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension linkage with two shock absorbers
Motorcycle length 2005 mm - Volty (1994-2002, Asia)

2070 mm - TU250X Volty (2009+), ST250

1995 mm - Grasstracker

2135 mm - Grasstracker Big Boy

Motorcycle width 770mm - Volty (1994-2002, Asia)

750mm - TU250X Volty (2009+), ST250

900 mm - Grasstracker

910 mm - Grasstracker Big Boy

Motorcycle height 1075 mm

1130 mm - Grasstracker

1145mm - Grasstracker Big Boy

Wheelbase 1325 mm - Volty (1994-2002, Asia), Grasstracker

1375 mm - TU250X Volty (2009+), ST250

1405 mm - Grasstracker Big Boy

Saddle height 750 mm - Volty (1994-2002, Asia), Grasstracker

770mm - TU250X Volty (2009+), ST250

790 mm - Grasstracker Big Boy

Minimum ground clearance 160 mm - Volty (1994-2002, Asia), Grasstracker

165mm - TU250X Volty (2009+), ST250

200mm - Grasstracker Big Boy

Acceleration to 100 km / h
Maximum speed 121 km / h
Fuel tank capacity 12.0 l

6.0 L - Grasstracker + Big Boy (from 2000 to Feb 2008)

8.0 L - Grasstracker + Big Boy (from Sept 2008+)

Motorcycle weight (dry) 125 kg - Volty (1994-2002, Asia)

140 kg - TU250X Volty (2009+), ST250

120 kg - Grasstracker

123 kg - Grasstracker Big Boy