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Suzuki PE250 1980 Parts & Accessories

Manufactured from 1977 through 1984, the Suzuki PE Series ("Pure Enduro") was Suzuki's purpose-built family of off-road competition and enduro motorcycles. Derived directly from Suzuki's championship-winning RM-series motocross platform, the PE lineup spanned three primary displacement classes—the lightweight PE175, the mid-class PE250, and the open-class PE400. Unlike the street-legal dual-sport TS series, the PE machines were uncompromising off-road racers equipped with enduro essentials such as headlight/flywheel lighting coils, quick-change rear axles, waterproof airboxes, and odometer/trip meters. The PE series evolved from early twin-shock rear suspensions to Suzuki's Full-Floater monoshock system in 1982, solidifying its reputation for bulletproof reliability and smooth, tractable two-stroke power delivery in ISDT and national enduro events.

• Engine Displacement Options: 172 cc (PE175), 246 cc (PE250), or 397 cc (PE400) air-cooled case/power reed-valve 2-stroke single-cylinder engines
• Power Output: ~24 HP @ 9,500 RPM (PE175), ~28–35 HP @ 8,000 RPM (PE250), and ~37.7 HP @ 7,000 RPM / 29.5 lb-ft torque @ 6,000 RPM (PE400)
• Induction & Fueling: Mikuni VM-series carburetors (32 mm to 36 mm) utilizing 20:1 premix fuel/oil lubrication
• Ignition System: Suzuki PEI (Pointless Electronic Ignition) with lighting flywheel
• Chassis Architecture: Chromoly or high-tensile steel double-cradle frame with lightweight aluminum swingarm and skid plate
• Front Suspension: 36 mm to 38 mm Kayaba pneumatic/coil-spring leading-axle telescopic front forks
• Rear Suspension: Dual Kayaba gas-charged shock absorbers (1977–1981) or Full-Floater single-shock monoshock system (1982–1984)
• Braking System: Internal expanding water-resistant mechanical drum brakes front and rear with quick-release rear brake linkage
• Transmission & Drivetrain: 5-speed wide-ratio (PE250/PE400) or 6-speed wide-ratio (PE175) manual transmission with heavy-duty chain drive
• Wheels & Tires: 3.00-21 front and 4.00-18 / 5.10-18 rear knobby tires on heavy-duty aluminum rims
• Dimensions & Mass: 830 mm to 850 mm seat height; dry weight ranging from 98 kg (216 lbs) (PE175) to 113 kg (249 lbs) (PE400) with a 10.6 to 12.0-litre fuel tank