Suzuki PE 250 (1978) vs Velocette GTP (1930-46)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Velocette |
| Model: | PE 250 | GTP |
| Years: | 1978 | 1930-46 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, piston and reed valve | Two-stroke, Single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 246 cc / 15.0 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 70 mm | 63 x 80 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.1:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Ignition: | Suzuki PEI | Coil in conjunction with Miller |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick start |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | Early models: 3 Speed, hand operated Later models: 4 Speed, foot operated |
| Final Drive: | Chain, DAIDO DID 520UB, 110 links | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic phneumatic/coil spring, oil dampened | Webb fork with shock absorber and steering damper |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm. gas/oil dampened spring, 3-way adjustable | None, spring loaded seat |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding | 6 in. drum, internal expanding |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, internal expanding | 6 in. drum, internal expanding |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 4PR | 3 x 25 in., Avon |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.50-18 4PR | 3 x 25 in., Avon |
| Wheelbase: | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 1270 mm / 50 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 280 mm / 11.0 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Dry-Weight: | 111 kg / 245 lbs | 101 kg / 222 lbs (light set included) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal / 2.3 Imp gal | 6.6 L / 1.75 US gal |