Suzuki GT185K (1972-73)

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The Suzuki GT185K is a motorcycle produced between 1972-73. It is powered by a two stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 184.8 cc. The bike features two 20 mm Mikuni carburetors, an PEI ignition system, both electric and kick starting systems, and a wet clutch with 11 plates. The five-speed transmission is constant mesh, and the final drive is a #520 chain. The frame is a single down tube, tubular steel design, and the front suspension is a telescopic fork. The rear suspension features twin shocks with adjustable preload, and the brakes on both the front and rear are drum-style. The dimensions of the bike are 1950mm in length, 770mm in width, and 1065mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1321mm. The dry weight of the bike is 129kg, and it has a fuel capacity of 10 liters. The bike produces a maximum of 15.7 kW/21 hp of power at 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 20.6 Nm/2.1 kgf-m/15.2 lb-ft at 6000 rpm. The rake of the bike is 27 degrees.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GT 185K

Year: 1972 – 73


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: Drum
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

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