In 1955, Suzuki introduced the Colleda COX motorcycle with a single cylinder, 4 stroke, transverse, overhead valve engine that had a capacity of 123 cc or 7.5 cubic inches. The bore and stroke was 56 x 50 mm, while the compression ratio was 7:1. The motorcycle used an air-cooling system and had a wet sump for lubrication. The ignition was a flywheel magneto with automatic spark advance and starting was done through a kick mechanism. The Colleda COX had a maximum power output of 3.0 kW or 4.0 hp at 5000 rpm. The motorcycle used a wet, cable-operated clutch mechanism and had a 3-speed transmission. The final drive was done through a chain. The frame was made of steel and the front suspension was a telescopic fork with cartridge while the rear suspension was rigid and had a spring-loaded seat. The front and rear tyres were both 2.75 x 24 inches. The Colleda COX had a top speed of 75 km/h or 46.6 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki Colleda COX
| Year | 1955 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Single cylinder, 4 stroke, transverse, OHV |
| Capacity | 123 cc / 7.5 cu in |
| Bore and Stroke | 56 x 50 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Ignition | Flywheel magneto with automatic spark advance |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 3.0 kW / 4.0 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, cable operated |
| Transmission | 3 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel frame |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork – cartridge |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid, spring loaded seat |
| Front Tyre | 2.75 x 24 |
| RearTyre | 2.75 x 24 |
| Top Speed | 75 km/h / 46.6 mph |
