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1990 Suzuki 250 LT 4wd Compression


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  • 13 years later...

142-199 psi or (1,000-1,400 kPa) is the “normal compression” range.
114 psi or (800 kPa) is the minimum compression required to technically run the motor at all, & anything below that requires servicing.  170 psi or (1,170 kPa) with proper valve clearance is the sweet spot. 
Source: Repair manual, pg. 10, “tune-up specifications”.

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