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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | SST 250 & Chopper | 
			
				| Years: | 1979-83 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Air cooled, two stroke, single cylinder, | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 243 cc / 15 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 72 x 59.6 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 10.6:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 1x 32mm Dell'Orto carburetor | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Battery & coil later Electronic CDI | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 17 HP / 12.4 kW @ 7000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Oil damper Ceriant telescopic fork | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Pivoted fork and Betor dampers 3-way adjustment | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single disc | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 143.0 kg / 315.3 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 10.5 Litres / 2.7 US gal | 
			
					
						| Road Test: | Yamaha XS250S Cagiva SST250. Suzuki GS250T Which Bike 1980 |