Suzuki PE 175 (1981-82)

The Suzuki PE 175 is a two-stroke, single-cylinder motorcycle that was produced from 1981-82. It has a 172cc engine with a compression ratio of 7.9:1 and runs on fuel/oil premix at a ratio of 20:1. The bike features a Mikuni VM34SS carburetor and Suzuki PEI ignition system, with a kick starter for starting. It has a maximum power of 18 kW/24 hp at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 18.5 Nm/1.9 kgf-m/13.7 lb-ft at 7500 rpm. The transmission system has six speeds, and the bike has both front and rear drum brakes. The suspension consists of a telescopic pneumatic/coil spring at the front and a full-floating suspension system with a swingarm at the rear. The bike is 2100mm/82.7in in length, 880mm/34.6in in width, and 1200mm/47.2in in height, with a relatively light dry-weight of 98 kg/216 lbs. Fuel capacity is 12 litres/3.2 US gal/2.6 Imp gal, and the transmission oil capacity is 0.8 litres/0.85 US qt/0.7 Imp qt. The Suzuki PE 175 has a trail of 113mm/4.45in and a ground clearance of 280mm/11in. The bike is designed for off-road use and has a rugged build.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki PE 175

Year: 1981 – 82
Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder, piston and reed valve
Capacity: 172 cc / 10.7 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 57 mm
Compression Ratio: 7.9:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication System: Fuel/oil premix, 20:1
Induction: Mikuni VM34SS carburetor
Ignition: Suzuki PEI
Spark Plug: NGK B10EGV, Champion N-59G
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 18 kW / 24 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 18.5 Nm / 1.9 kgf-m / 13.7 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain, DAIDO DID 520UB, 106 links
Primary Reduction: 2.761 (58/21)
Final Reduction: 4.000 (48/12)
Gear Ratios: 1st 3.00 (33/11) / 2nd 2.142 (30/14) / 3rd 1.647 (28/17) / 4th 1.300 (26/20) / 5th 1.045 (23/22) / 6th 0.875 (21/24)
Front Suspension: Telescopic pneumatic/coil spring, oil dampened
Rear Suspension: Full-floating suspension system, swingarm, gas/oil damped, sprin pre-load adjustable, damper 4-way adjustable
Front Brakes: Drum, internal expanding
Rear Brakes: Drum, internal expanding
Front Tyre: 3.00-21 4PR
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18 4PR
Caster: 62o
Trail: 113 mm / 4.45 in
Steering Angle: 45o (left & right)
Turning Radius: 2.3 m / 7.5 ft
Dimensions: Length: 2100 mm / 82.7in Width: 880 mm / 34.6 in Height: 1200 mm / 47.2 in
Wheelbase: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance: 280 mm / 11.0 in
Dry-Weight: 98 kg / 216 lbs
Transmission Oil Capacity: 0.8 Litres / 0.85 US qt / 0.7 Imp qt
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp gal