The Suzuki GT185M/A/B was produced from 1974 to 1978 and was equipped with a two-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 184.8cc. It had a 7.0:1 compression ratio, dual 20mm Mikuni carburetors, and PEI ignition. The bike had a maximum power of 15.7 kW / 21 hp at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 20.6 Nm / 2.1 kgf-m / 15.2 lb-ft at 6000 rpm. The clutch was a wet 11-plate type, and the five-speed constant mesh transmission drove the chain final drive. Single disc and a drum brake were used for front and rear respectively. It had a single down-tube, tubular steel frame and was equipped with telescopic fork front suspension and twin shocks, springs, and adjustable preload rear suspension. The bike’s dimensions included a length of 1950 mm /76.8 in, a width of 770mm /33.3 in, and a height of 1065mm /41.9 in, with a wheelbase of 1321mm /52.0 in. The dry weight stood at 129kg /283 lbs, while fuel capacity was 10L/ 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp. Gal., with an average fuel consumption of 5.2L/ 100 km / 19 km/l / 45 US mpg / 54 Imp mpg. The oil capacity was 1.2L / 2.5 US pt / 2.1 Imp gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GT 185M / A / B
| Year | 1974 – 78 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, parallel twin |
| Capacity | 184.8 cc / 11.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 49 x 49 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 2 x 20 mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | PEI |
| Starting | Electric and kick |
| Max Power | 15.7 kW / 21 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 20.6 Nm / 2.1 kgf-m 15.2 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, 11 plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive | #520 Chain |
| Frame | Single down tube, tubular steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shocks, springs, preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rake | 27o |
| Dimensions | Length: 1950 mm / 76.8 in Width: 770 mm / 33.3 in Height: 1065 mm / 41.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1321 mm / 52.0 in |
| Dry Weight | 129 kg / 283 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 L / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.2 L/100 km / 19 km/l / 45 US mpg / 54 Imp mpg |
| Oil Capacity | 1.2 L / 2.5 US pt / 2.1 Imp gal |
