The Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana motorcycle specifications include a 248 cc (15.13 cu in) engine, power of 38.9 hp (28.4 kW) @ 13,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 160 kg (352.7 lb).
Key specifications
How the Suzuki GSX 250 SSN Katana compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 41% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 59% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 6% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 27th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 20% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 68th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
38.9 hp — more powerful than about 37% of Suzuki models with power data.
248 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Suzuki models.
740 mm — taller than about 27% of Suzuki models.
17 L — larger than about 68% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Suzuki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Suzuki models where that dimension is available.
2,060
2,137
4% below average.
685
823
17% below average.
1,160
1,158
Close to average.
1,435
1,444
Close to average.
740
786
6% below average.
165
176
6% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.243 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 243.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 156.9 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.48:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1992 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 248 cc (15.13 cu in) |
| Power | 38.9 hp (28.4 kW) @ 13,500 rpm |
| Torque | 26.4 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.5 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 49.0 x 33 mm (1.9 x 1.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Four 29mm Mikuni |
| Ignition | Digita; |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet Plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular Steel |
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| Front suspension | Hydraulic Telefork |
| Rear suspension | 2 Kayabo shocks, piggyback damper reservoirs, variable preload |
| Rake | 25.6° |
| Trail | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Floating Disc, 4 Pot Caliper |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Fixed Disc, 2 Pot Caliper |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 140/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 160 kg (352.7 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,060 mm (81.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 685 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,160 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm (56.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm (6.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 174.0 km/h (108.1 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2430 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Silver Maroon/Silver |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.