Colleda 250TB ”Super Touring”
1960–1961

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1960 Colleda 250TB ”Super Touring” with 2-tone White and Light Sand paintwork

In December 1959, two new 250cc Colleda models were launched by Suzuki, the ”Twin Ace” 250TA and the ”Super Touring” 250TB. The Colleda 250TB was a sporty version of the Colleda 250TA and was notable for its two-tone white and red paintwork. While the 250TA had 16-inch wheels, the 250TB was equipped with 17-inch wheels, had a quite different design and had a slightly more powerful engine. Unlike the 250TA, only for the rear brake was hydraulic, the front wheel still used mechanical braking. Both models used the same air-cooled 250cc 2-stroke twin engine with twin VM20 carburetors, but the 250TB engine had enhanced intake and exhaust system, increasing its peak power from 18 to 20 hp. According to Suzuki, the fuel economy didn't suffer from the increased power output. The acclaimed fuel economy for both models was of 70 km/liter (at 40 km/h). The specs sheet reveals that the ”Super Touring” 250TB was 4 kg (8.8 lbs) lighter than the ”Twin Ace” 250TA. While the ”Twin Ace” 250TA model was discontinued after 1961, its sibling, the ”Super Touring” 250TB, lived on, but with a different model name. Its successor, the 250TC, was practically the same motorcycle, but with a chrome plated fuel tank and a deeper, painted front fender. The 250TC was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in December 1961. It was the Suzuki model that became the T10. The Colleda 250TA, 250TB and 250TC had 4-speed rotary gear shift mechanism, with neutral at the bottom and after running through the 4 gears and then, with one more push return to neutral, ready to pop into low. A nice asset for for a city commuter in crowded stop-go conditions but not that great for higher speeds, when loosing count of the gears and getting neutral by mistake. The Colleda 250TB was exported to western countries and was sold in the US and Europe during 1962 and 1963. The export model was marketed as Suzuki 250TB.

A publicity photo of the Colleda 250TB ”Super Touring”, published in the 1960 sales brochure (Japan)

1960–1961 Colleda 250 TB Overall Length: 2 050 mm (80.7 in) Overall Width: 640 mm (25.2 in) Overall Height: 960 mm (37.8 in) Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1 in) Ground Clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry Weight: 145 kg (320 lbs) Top Speed: 140 km/h Engine: Air-cooled 246 cc parallel twin, 2-stroke. 20 PS @ 8 000 rpm, 1.9 kg-m @ 6 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

1960–1961 Colleda 250TB specifications (Japan) Overall length: 2 050 mm (80.7 in) Overall width: 640 mm (25.2 in) Overall height: 960 mm (37.8 in) Seat height: N/K Wheelbase: 1 350 mm (53.1 in) Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.3 in) Dry Weight: 144 kg (326 lbs) Engine model: TB Engine: Air-cooled 246 cc parallel twin, 2-stroke Bore x stroke: 52 x 58 mm (2.047 x 2.283 in) Compression ratio: 6.3:1 Peak power: 20 hp (14.7 kW) @ 8 000 rpm Maximum torque: 18.6 Nm (1.9 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Carburetor: VM20 x 2 Starting system: Electric and kick starter Ignition system: Battery Fuel/lubricant mixture: pre-mix Lubricating oil capacity: 0.5 liter Fuel tank capacity: 9.5 liter Fuel consumption: 70 km/liter (at 40 km/h constant speed) Clutch type: Wet multi-plate Transmission type: Constant mesh, 4 speeds Gear ratios: 2.540 / 1.470 / 1.050 / 0.740 Primary reduction ratio: 3.290 Secondary reduction ratio: 2.780 Frame type: Pressed steel plate, back bone Caster: 28°00′ Trail: 92 mm (3.622 in) Brake type (front): Internal expansion, mechanic Brake type (rear): Internal expansion, hydraulic Front tyre: 3.00-17-4P Rear tyre: 3.00-17-4P

Cover of the Colleda Super Touring 250 TB parts list (Japan)

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