Suzuki T200 (1967-68)

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The Suzuki T200 Invader was a motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1967-68. Featuring a two-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 196cc, it had a compression ratio of 7.0:1 and produced 23 horsepower at 7500 rpm. The bike was air-cooled and used a wet, multi-plate clutch system with a 5-speed constant mesh transmission and chain final drive. The frame was a tri-form design with a telescopic hydraulic fork for the front suspension and hydraulic shocks for the rear. The front and rear brakes were both drum, internal expanding, leading shoe systems. The bike had a wheelbase of 1270mm and a wet weight of 123kg with a fuel capacity of 12 litres. The standing 1/4 mile time was 17.4 seconds, while its top speed was estimated at 142 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki T 200 Invader

Year: 1967 – 68


Engine: Two stroke, parallel twin
Capacity: 196 cc / 12.0 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 50 x 50 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication System: Posi-Force lubtication
Exhaust: 2-into-2, Power pipe, upswept
Induction: Mikuni VM22SH
Ignition: Battery and coil
Starting: Kick
Spark Plug: B-77HC
Max Power: 17.2 kW / 23 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 22.6 Nm / 2.3 kgf-m / 16.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Clutch: Wet,multi-plate
Transmission: 5-Speed, constant mesh

Final Drive: Chain
Primary Reduction: 2.95
Gear Ratios: 1 st 2.77 / 2nd 1.72 / 3rd 1.32 / 4th 1.09 / 5th 0.92
Final Reduction: 2.64
Frame: Tri-form frame
Front Suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork
Rear Suspension: Twin, plunger type hydraulic shocks, swingarm
Front Brakes: Drum, internal expanding, leading shoe
Rear Brakes: Drum, internal expanding, leading shoe
Front Tyre: 2.75-18
Rear Tyre: 2.75-18
Dimensions: Length: 1930 mm / 76.0 in Width: 775 mm / 30.5 in Height: 1030 mm / 40.6 in
Wheelbase: 1270 mm / 50.0 in
Ground Clearance: 163 mm / 6.4 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Wet Weight: 123 kg / 272 lbs
Oil Capacity: 1.6 L / 1.7 US qt / 1.4 Imp qt
Fuel Capacity: 12 L / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 17.4 sec / 122 km/h / 76 mph
Top Speed (est.): 142 km/h / 88 mph

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