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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
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{{Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Suzuki GT185
|name            = '''Suzuki GT185'''
|photo= 1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-0.jpg
|image            = [[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-0.jpg|frameless|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue]]
|aka              = GT 185
|aka              = GT 185
|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1973 - 1977
|production      = 1973 - 1977
|model_year      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        = [[Suzuki RG185]]
|successor        = [[Suzuki RG185E]]
|class            = Road
|class            = [[Naked]]
|engine          = twin, two-stroke
|engine          = twin, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 49.0mm x 49.0mm
|bore_stroke      = 49.0mm x 49.0mm
|compression      = 7.0:1
|compression      = 7.0:1
|top_speed        = 78 mph (126 km/h)
|top_speed        = 78 mph (126 km/h)
|power            = 21 HP (15.6 KW) @ 7500RPM
|power            = 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 7500RPM
|torque          = 15.2 ft/lbs (21.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|torque          = 14.75 ft/lbs (20.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
|fuel_system      = carburetor. [[mikuni]] VM20SC
|fuel_system      = carburetor. [[mikuni]]
|ignition        = points
|ignition        = points
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B7HS}} '73-77
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B7HS}} '73-77
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N11-3A-1}}
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 6N2-2A-4}} '73-77
|battery          = 7.0:1
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet plate <br>
Clutch: wet plate <br>


|final_drive= {{chain|520x102}}
|front_sprocket= 14T
|rear_sprocket= 42T
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic fork <br>
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic fork <br>
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|fuel_capacity    = 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
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}}


The '''[[Suzuki]] GT185''' was an inline twin, two-stroke [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1973 and 1978 and also known as the Adventurer. It could reach a top speed of 78 mph (126 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 15.2 ft/lbs (21.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM.<ref name=":0">https://www.oldjapanesebikes.com/mraxl_GT_Resource/manuals/gt185man/index.php (see Specifications -> Engine) orig. document by Suzuki Motor Co, LTD Export Service Department</ref> Claimed [[horsepower]] was 21 HP (15.6 KW) @ 7500 RPM.<ref name=":0" />  
The '''[[Suzuki]] GT185''' was a twin, two-stroke Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1973 and 1978. It could reach a top speed of 78 mph (126 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 14.75 ft/lbs (20.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 7500 RPM.   


==Engine==
==Engine==
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It came with a 2.75-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Twin shocks. The GT185 was fitted with a 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 283.07 pounds (128.4 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.79 inches (1290 mm) long.   
It came with a 2.75-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Twin shocks. The GT185 was fitted with a 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 283.07 pounds (128.4 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.79 inches (1290 mm) long.   


The '''[[Suzuki]] GT185'''  is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] from 1973 to 1977 and also known as the .
==1973 GT185K==
==1973 GT185K==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1973-Suzuki-GT185K.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185K]]
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue]]
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue]]
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue]]
File:1973-Suzuki-GT185K.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185K
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</gallery>
*FRAME #: GT185-10001
*FRAME #: GT185-10001
*ENGINE #: GT185-10001
*ENGINE #: GT185-10001
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* Headlight mounts primary color
* Headlight mounts primary color
==1974 GT185L==
==1974 GT185L==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185L]]
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange]]
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange]]
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange]]
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange]]
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange]]
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange]]
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange]]
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange]]
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185L
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</gallery>


*FRAME #: GT185-19784
*FRAME #: GT185-19784
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==1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185==
==1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-3.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185]]
File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-3.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185
[[File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-2.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185]]
File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-2.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185
[[File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-1.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185]]
File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-1.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185
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Suzuki introduced in 1973 the GT 185. This bike comes equipped with a twin cylinder, Ram Air cooling drum brakes front and rear and a combination electric starter/generator setup. In some markets the GT185 became the RG 185 and was sold with different trim.
Suzuki introduced in 1973 the GT 185. This bike comes equipped with a twin cylinder, Ram Air cooling drum brakes front and rear and a combination electric starter/generator setup. In some markets the GT185 became the RG 185 and was sold with different trim.


==References==
{{reflist}}


{{Suzuki}}
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[[Category:Suzuki GT series|Suzuki GT series]]
[[Category:Suzuki GT series|Suzuki GT series]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT185]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT185]]
 
[[Category:Naked motorcycles]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]

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