Suzuki TU250 Volty (NJ47A)
1994—2004

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The Suzuki TU250 was a single-cylinder, air-cooled street bike manufactured by Suzuki across two generations from 1994 to 2019. The TU250 has a single overhead cam (SOHC), unsleeved, four-stroke engine with chain-drive, a standard riding posture and styling resembling the Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM) of the 1960s and 1970s. The first generation TU was introduced to the Japanese domestic market (JDM) in 1994 in both 125cc or 249cc models. Variations of the bike marketed in the JDM and other regions include the VanVan (Asia, Europe), TU250G Grasstracker  (Asia), TU250GB Grasstracker Bigboy (Asia) and TU250 Volty (Asia, Europe). The original TU250 Volty was basically a Japan built GN250 with a higher seating position, no gear indicator or tacho. The bike was lightweight with a standard riding posture meant to emulate the UJM — Universal Japanese Motorcycle — popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Volty was a very popular bike in Japan. It was good looking, cheap, lightweight and easy to ride. It was a simple bike with an air-cooled engine with two valves and a single camshaft. The engine was known for its reliability and low maintenance cost. Tthe first generation TU250, marketed in Asia as the Volty, was marketed in Europe from 1997 to 2003 as the TU250X Volty. Minor changes and upgrades were made during the years of production (1994 –2003) but the TU250 Volty remained mechanically the same, the changes usually only cosmetical. The second generation TU250 was manufactured at Suzuki's assembly plant in Toyokawa, Japan, and was marketed in Asia (2003-2019), Oceania and North America (2009-2019).

1995 Suzuki year code: S

Two slighty different versions of the Suzuki TU250 Volty was launched in November 1994, the Type 1 (TU250) with a black seat and single body color. The Type 2 (TU250X) had light brown seat and multiple body colors to choose from. The frame and engine were identical, only small details were different, the TU250X being a bit more luxurious model. The 1995 Suzuki TU250 Volty (Type 1) was only available in Solid Black (019). Seat color: Black The 1995 Suzuki TU250X Volty (Type 2) body colors: Warm Silver Metallic (20H), Prime Green (1UH), Planet Blue Metallic (1ZW) Seat color: Suntan Brown Launched in Japan: November 1994 Model code: TU250S (Type 1), TU250XS (Type 2) Intital frame number: NJ47A-100001 Retail price in Japan: 298,000 Yen (Type 1), 329,000 yen (Type 2)

1995 Suzuki Volty TU250, Solid Black (019), the basic model that remained unchanged until 1999

1995 Suzuki TU 250 Volty Type I Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 765 mm (30.1 in) Overall Height: 1 075 mm (42.3 in) Seat Height: 750 mm (29.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Dry Weight: 125 kg (275 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 199cc 1-cylinder,  SOHC, 2 valves. 20 hp (15 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1995 Suzuki TU 250 X Volty Type II Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 765 mm (30.1 in) Overall Height: 1 075 mm (42.3 in) Seat Height: 750 mm (29.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Dry Weight: 125 kg (275 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 199cc 1-cylinder,  SOHC, 2 valves. 20 hp (15 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1995 Suzuki TU 250 X Volty Type II Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 765 mm (30.1 in) Overall Height: 1 075 mm (42.3 in) Seat Height: 750 mm (29.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Dry Weight: 125 kg (275 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 199cc 1-cylinder,  SOHC, 2 valves. 20 hp (15 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1996 Suzuki year code: T

The two slightly different Volty models remained mechanically unchanged when the next year's models came to shops in October 1995. The TU250T (Type 1) was still only available in Black (1994–1999) while the TU250XT (Type 2) was available in six different colors. The 1996 Suzuki TU250 Volty was only available in Solid Black (019). Seat color: Black The 1996 Suzuki TU250X Volty body colors: Candy President Maroon / Milky White (F6E), Warm Silver Metallic (20H), Candy President Maroon (20F), Candy Teal Blueish Green (1ZV), Candy President Maroon / Milky White (3ZX), Metallic Trial Green / Milky White (J1W) Seat color: Suntan Brown Launched in Japan: October 1995 Model code: TU250T (Type 1), TU250XT (Type 2) Intital frame number: NJ47A-107021 Retail price in Japan: 298,000 Yen (Type 1), 329,000 yen (Type 2)

A third variant of the TU250 Volty was launched in December 1985, a business model with a central stand and luggage rack instead of a tandem seat. The model was called TU250X-S (Type C). Instead of a seat on the rear cowl it had a small luggage carrierwith a rubber mat that protected the luggage. A center stand, passing lights and position lamps (hazard lamps) were standard equipment. The 1996 Suzuki TU250X-S body colors: Warm Silver Metallic (20H), Candy President Maroon (20F) Launched in Japan: December 1995 Model code: TU250X-ST (Type C) Intital frame number: NJ47A-108341 Retail price in Japan: 339,000 yen

1996 Suzuki Volty TU250X-S, Warm Silver Metallic (20H), with luggage carrier instead of dual seat.

1996 Suzuki TU 250 X-S Volty Type C Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 765 mm (30.1 in) Overall Height: 1 075 mm (42.3 in) Seat Height: 750 mm (29.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Dry Weight: 127 kg (279 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 199cc 1-cylinder,  SOHC, 2 valves. 20 hp (15 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1996 Suzuki TU 250 X-S Volty Type C Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 765 mm (30.1 in) Overall Height: 1 075 mm (42.3 in) Seat Height: 750 mm (29.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Dry Weight: 127 kg (279 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 199cc 1-cylinder,  SOHC, 2 valves. 20 hp (15 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1997 Suzuki year code: V

An updated version of the Type C was introduced by Suzuki in December 1996. It still had a luggage rack and a central stand, but even light alloy cast wheels with tubeless tires. A third variant of the TU250 Volty was launched in December 1985, a business model with a central stand and luggage rack instead of a tandem seat. The model was called TU250X-S (Type C). Instead of a seat on the rear cowl it had a small luggage carrierwith a rubber mat that protected the luggage. A center stand, passing lights and position lamps (hazard lamps) were standard equipment. The 1997 Suzuki TU250X-S body colors: Warm Silver Metallic (20H), Candy Dusk Blue (Y0N) Launched in Japan: December 1996 Model code: TU250X-SV (Type C) Intital frame number: NJ47A-111408 Retail price in Japan: 339,000 yen

1997 Suzuki TU 250 X-S Volty Type C Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 765 mm (30.1 in) Overall Height: 1 075 mm (42.3 in) Seat Height: 750 mm (29.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Dry Weight: 127 kg (279 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 199cc 1-cylinder,  SOHC, 2 valves. 20 hp (15 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1997 Suzuki TU 250 X-S Volty Type C Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 765 mm (30.1 in) Overall Height: 1 075 mm (42.3 in) Seat Height: 750 mm (29.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Dry Weight: 127 kg (279 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 199cc 1-cylinder,  SOHC, 2 valves. 20 hp (15 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1998 Suzuki year code: W

A new (touring) model version, TU250XT (Type T), was introduced in February 1998. It was mechanically similar to the standard TU250 (Type 1) but had a two-tone dual seat and a foldbar luggage rack. It also had a central stand and position lights as standard equipment. Limited to this model, it had a luxurious three-dimensional design emblem with a feather motive attached to the fuel tank. 1998 Suzuki TU250XT (Type T) body colors: Warm Silver Metallic (20H), Ecru Silver Metallic (Y4H) Launched in Japan: February 1998 Model code: TU250XT-W (Type T) Intital frame number: NJ47A-114096 Retail price in Japan: 359,000 yen

1998 TU250 XT Volty Type T Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 765 mm (30.1 in) Overall Height: 1 075 mm (42.3 in) Seat Height: 750 mm (29.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Dry Weight: 127 kg (279 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 199cc 1-cylinder,  SOHC, 2 valves. 20 hp (15 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1999 Suzuki year code: X

The 1999 year's model of the Suzuki Volty Type 1 received some new features and was now for the first time availble in multiple colors. The model had now a 2-piston brake caliper at the front, new clutch plate and a new brake handle switch. It even got the positons lamps (hazard lights) that only were available for the Type 2 earlier. With those modifications, the TU250X (Type 2) model was integrated into the standard model and did no longer appear as a separate model. Instead, the touring model, TU250XT (Type T), continued being sold as the top-of-the-line Volty. 1999 Suzuki TU250XT (Type T) body colors: Flash Silver Metallic (Y2D), Ecru Silver Metallic (Y4H) 1999 Suzuki Volty Type T Launched in Japan: February 1998 Model code: TU250XT-W (Type T) Intital frame number: NJ47A-115973 Retail price in Japan: 369,000 yen 1999 Suzuki Volty Type 1 Launched in Japan: April 1999 Model code: TU250X (Type 1) Intital frame number: NJ47A-116340 Retail price in Japan: 348,000 yen

2000 Suzuki year code: Y

New exhaust gas regulations made it necessary to make some modifications to the 2000 year's models of Suzuki Volty. A secondary air supply device (AI) was introduced to comply with the new regulations. Also, the BS34 carburettor was replaced with a smaller BSR32 carburettor. Engine's performance remained the same but the fuel economy dropped sligthly from 57 km/liter (at steady 60 km/h) to 54.5 km/liter. The gear ratios were also changed. 2000 Suzuki Volty Type 1 body colors: Black (019), Warm Silver Metallic (20H), Sonic Silver Metallic (YD8), Black / Pearl Glass White (HV7) 2000 Suzuki Volty Type 1 Launched in Japan: June 2000 Model code: TU250Y Intital frame number: NJ47A-119071 Retail price in Japan: 358,000 yen The same mechancial changes were also applied to the 2000 year's Volty Type T, that was brough to market in January 2000. 2000 Suzuki Volty Type T body colors: Flash Silver Metallic (Y2D), Pearl Dark Space Blue (Y7H) 2000 Suzuki Volty Type T Launched in Japan: January 2000 Model code: TU250XT-Y Intital frame number: NJ47A-117006 Retail price in Japan: 379,000 yen

2002 Suzuki TU 250 Volty Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 075 mm (42.3 in) Seat height: 750 mm (29.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Dry Weight: 125 kg (275 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 199cc 1-cylinder,  SOHC, 2 valves. 20 hp (15 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2000 Suzuki TU 250 Volty Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 075 mm (42.3 in) Seat height: 750 mm (29.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Dry Weight: 125 kg (275 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 199cc 1-cylinder,  SOHC, 2 valves. 20 hp (15 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2001 Suzuki year code: K1

2001 Suzuki TU 250 Volty Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 075 mm (42.3 in) Seat height: 750 mm (29.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Dry Weight: 125 kg (275 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 199cc 1-cylinder,  SOHC, 2 valves. 20 hp (15 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2002 Suzuki year code: K2

The Suzuki Volty Type T was discontinued in 2001, only the standard version of the Suzuki TU250 being available in Japan in the beginning of the 2002. The model was now called Volty (withouth ”Type 1”). No mechanical changes. 2002 Suzuki Volty body colors: Sonic Silver Metallic (YD8) Seat color: Suntan Brown 2002 Suzuki Volty Launched in Japan: January 2002 Model code: TU250K2 Intital frame number: NJ47A-130780 Retail price in Japan: 358,000 yen

2002 Suzuki TU 250 Volty Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 075 mm (42.3 in) Seat height: 750 mm (29.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Dry Weight: 125 kg (275 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 199cc 1-cylinder,  SOHC, 2 valves. 20 hp (15 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2003 Suzuki year code: K3

No new 2003 model of the Suzuki Volty was launched, but a special White version of the K2 Volty was launched by Suzuki in May 2003. No mechanical changes. The fuel tank, seat cowl, frame cover, headlamp housing, etc. were painted in a glossy pearl glass white color. In addition, the fuel tank had stickers saying ”How are you” and ”Fine thank you” in English. 1,000 units of that special version of Volty were made. 2002 Suzuki Volty body colors: Pearl Glass White (YC3) Seat color: Black 2002 Suzuki Volty Launched in Japan: May 2003 Model code: TU250K2 (White version) Intital frame number: NJ47A-136566 Retail price in Japan: 358,000 yen

2003 Suzuki Volty ”White version”, a 1000-unit special model with Pearl Glass White (YC3) paint and ”How are you” and ”Fine thank you” sticker on the tank

2003 Suzuki TU 250 Volty Overall Length: 2 005 mm (78.9 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (30.3 in) Overall Height: 1 075 mm (42.3 in) Seat height: 750 mm (29.5 in) Wheelbase: 1 325 mm (52.2 in) Dry Weight: 125 kg (275 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 199cc 1-cylinder,  SOHC, 2 valves. 20 hp (15 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 21 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 000 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2004 Suzuki year code: K4

The last year for the first version of the Suzuki Volty TU250. Motorcycle dealer ”Red Baron” came by the final production lot (500 units) from Suzuki, incorporated custom parts, and sold it as a shop-limited model called Volty VIVID. The parts that were not original Suzuki parts were a stainless steel Supertrapp 2–1 exhaust system, the seat, the rear view mirrors and the horn. 2004 Suzuki Volty VIVID body colors: Black (019) Seat color: Red / Black 2004 Suzuki VIVID Launched in Japan: March 2004 Model code: N/K Intital frame number: N/K Retail price in Japan: 329,000 yen

2004 Suzuki Volty VIVID, a 500-unit special model sold exclusive by a motorccycle dealer Red Baron.

The original Volty was was discontinued in 2004. In Japan, the model was replaced with the ST250 E Type, known in Western countries as TU250X.

TU250 Volty specifications, Japan 1994

Overall length / width / height	2005/765/10 75mm
Seat height	750mm
Axle distance	1325mm
Body weight	125kg (dry) [127kg (dry)]
Fuel consumption rate	57.0km / L * Constant driving test value
Fuel capacity	12.0L
engine	Air-cooled 4-cycle OHC single cylinder
Total displacement	249cc
Maximum output	20ps / 7500rpm
Maximum torque	2.1kg-m / 6 000rpm
Transmission	Constant mesh 5-speed
Front tyre	3.00-18 (47S)
Rear tyre	120 / 80-17 (61S )
Battery	FB10L-A2
Spark plug	DR8EA
Recommended oil	Suzuki genuine exter
Oil capacity * Don't forget to check the gauge	Total capacity 1.7L When replaced 1.3L Filter 1.4L
Sprocket	Front 15 ? Rear 41
chain	Size 520 ? Link 100
Original price in Japan (1994)	Type 1: 298,000 yen (excluding tax) Type 2: 329,000 yen (excluding tax)

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