Suzuki LT250R information

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The Suzuki LT250R was a sport/racing ATV manufactured between 1985 and 1992. It combined a lightweight fully suspended frame with a 249cc liquid cooled two stroke engine.

Nicknamed by Suzuki as the QuadRacer, it revolutionized the (ATV industry).^{[citation needed]} Before this model was released, the ATV racing world was dominated by three-wheelers. Four-wheelers up until this time were heavier, less powerful, and designed more for utility purposes. Then came the Suzuki LT250R. Its lightweight, high horsepower and well-suspended chassis gave it all of the advantages of its three-wheeled cousins, plus the added stability of an extra wheel up front for cornering at high speeds.

Several aspects of the original LT250R are still commonly used on today's sport and race quads, such as:

• Double "A-Arm" front suspension
• Solid axle rear wheel drive
• Powerful lightweight liquid cooled engine
• Manual transmission and clutch
• Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes
• Chain drive

The Suzuki LT250R “QuadRacer” even had a few extra weight saving features that are rarely found on modern race ATV’s. These include the use of a lightweight 2-stroke engine design, kick start with no battery or starter motor required, aluminum swingarm, and no reverse gear.