Suzuki Colleda CO

Suzuki Colleda CO
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	1954
Engine	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, 2 valves, transverse
Transmission	3 Speed
Frame	Steel frame
Suspension	Front: Telescopic fork - cartridge Rear: Plunger type shock absorbers, spring loaded seat
Weight
Recommended Oil	Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Single cylinder, 4 stroke, 2 valves, transverse.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet, cable operated.

Chassis

The front suspension was a Telescopic fork - cartridge while the rear was equipped with a Plunger type shock absorbers, spring loaded seat.

Photos

Overview

Suzuki

Colleda CO

"Colleda" means "this is it!" or "this is the one!" in Japanese.

The Japanese government decided that no driver's license were needed to ride a bike with an 4-stroke engine up to 90cc or a 2-stroke engine up to 60cc. Therefore Suzuki's choice of engines for its first models in 1954 - the Diamond Free motorized bicycle with 58cc 2-stroke engine with 2 hp and the 90cc four-stroke with 4 hp.

The Colleda CO had a steel frame, telescopic front fork, shock absorbers on the rear wheel and coil spring-suspensioned seat. It had no turning lights but it did have a headlight and a rear light.

It was the first Japanese motorcycle provided with a speedometer, built in the headlight.

The built-in gearbox had three speeds.

Make Model	Suzuki Colleda CO
Year	1954
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, 2 valves, transverse
Displacement	90 cc / 5.5 cu in
Cooling System	Air cooled
Lubrication	Wet sump
Starting	Kick
Max Power	2.9 kW / 3.94 hp @ 4000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, cable operated
Transmission	3 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Steel frame
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork - cartridge
Rear Suspension	Plunger type shock absorbers, spring loaded seat