Suzuki XN85D Turbo (1983-85)

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.

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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