Enduro Bikes
1996Suzuki RMX 250S
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The 1996 Suzuki RMX 250S is a Japanese enduro bike with a 249cc liquid-cooled two-stroke single making 51 hp. It weighs 108 kg dry and has an 11-litre tank and a 955 mm seat.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 108.0 kg
- Seat height
- 955 mm
- Power
- 51.0 HP (38.0 kW) @ 9000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Enduro/off-road bike built for its class - off-road and technical terrain.
- Built for
- An enduro/off-road bike from Suzuki, built around a 249cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for highway touring or pillion comfort.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usReliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →28
out of 100Below average
The Suzuki RMX 250S passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 77.8% of the time, 5.8 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 28% of models.
Bikes first registered in 1996 have 35 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.
77.8%Passed first time
13.8%Failed outright
8.4%Fixed during test
2,000Typical miles
513Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 5 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kawasaki KLE500 | 43 Average | 9,578 |
| 2 | Suzuki DR 350 SE | 43 Average | 5,876 |
| 3 | Husaberg FE 400 E | 42 Average | 449 |
| 4 | Yamaha XT 350 | 29 Below average | 4,781 |
| 5 | Suzuki RMX 250S | 28 Below average | 513 |
| 6 | Cagiva Canyon 500 | 25 Below average | 747 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 51.0 HP (38.0 kW) @ 9000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4722 HP/kg (dry)
- Compression
- 8.1:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Lubrication system
- Fuel/oil premix of 20:1
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, cable operated
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1485 mm
- Overall height
- 1255 mm
- Seat height
- 955 mm
- Dry weight
- 108.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 11.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 360 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Inverted telescopic, pneumatic/coil spring, oil dampened, 21 way compression dampening, 21 way rebound dampening
- Rear suspension
- Link-type, spring preload fully adjustable, 18 way compression dampening, 21 way rebound dampening
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
Maintenance
- Spark plug
- NGK BR9EV
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1991 | 1993 | 1995 | 1996 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 108 kg | 108 kg | 108 kg | 108 kg | 108 kg |
| Seat height | 955 mm | 955 mm | 955 mm | 955 mm | 955 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Suzuki RMX 250S?
The 1996 Suzuki RMX 250S has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki RMX 250S have?
The 1996 Suzuki RMX 250S has a Power of 51.0 HP (38.0 kW) @ 9000 RPM.
How many gears does the Suzuki RMX 250S have?
The 1996 Suzuki RMX 250S has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Suzuki RMX 250S weigh?
The 1996 Suzuki RMX 250S has a Dry weight of 108.0 kg (238.1 pounds).
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