Suzuki GT185M (1974-78)

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