Suzuki XN85D Turbo (1983-85)

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The Suzuki XN85D Turbo is a motorcycle that was produced from 1983 to 1985 with only 1,153 units ever made. It’s equipped with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, turbocharged engine, and has a capacity of 673cc. The bike is air-cooled and has a compression ratio of 7.4:1, with Nippondenso electronic fuel injection as the induction system. The maximum power it can generate is 62 kW/85 hp @ 8000 rpm, while the max torque it can produce is 76.4 Nm @ 6500 rpm. It uses a 5-speed transmission and has a 530 chain final drive. The front suspension has 37mm Kayaba shocks and anti-dive adjustments, while the rear suspension has Suzuki Full Floater and one Kayaba damper. The bike has 2 x 290mm discs for the front brakes and a single 265mm disc for the rear. The dimensions of the Suzuki XN85D Turbo are 2160 mm in length, 750 mm in width, and has a wheelbase of 1486 mm. The dry weight is 218 kg, while the wet weight is 250 kg. It can hold up to 20 liters of fuel and has an average consumption of 6.9 L/100 km. Its standing ¼ mile record is 12.3 seconds with a top speed of 206 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki XN 85D Turbo

Year: 1983 – 85


Production: 1153 units
Engine: Four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, turbocharged, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 673 cc / 41.1 cu in
Cooling System: Air-cooled
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 55.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.4:1
Induction: Nippondenso electronic fuel injection
Ignition: Transistorize
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 62 kW / 85 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque: 76.4 Nm / 7.8 kgf-m / 56.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: 530 chain, 39/16
Final Reduction: 39/16

Front Suspension: 37mm Kayaba shocks, adjustments for spring preload, anti-dive
Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension: Suzuki Full Floater, one Kayaba damper, 1 adjustment for spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 106 mm / 4.2 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 290mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 265mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90 H16 Michelin A48
Rear Tyre: 120/90 H17 Michelin M48
Dimensions: Length: 2160 mm / 85.0 in Width: 750 mm / 30.0 in
Wheelbase: 1486 mm / 58.5 in
Seat Height: 762 mm / 30.0 in
Dry Weight: 218 kg / 479 lbs
Wet Weight: 250 kg / 551 lb lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 6.9 L/100 km / 14.5 km/l / 34 US mpg / 40.8 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec / 171 km/h / 106 mph
Top Speed: 206 km/h / 128 mph

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