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| {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
| | ==1974== |
| {{Motorcycle
| | [[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange]][[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange]][[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange]][[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange]][[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Blue]][[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Blue]][[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Blue]] |
| |name = Suzuki GT185
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| |photo= 1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-0.jpg
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| |aka = GT 185 | |
| |manufacturer = Suzuki | |
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| |production = 1973 - 1977
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| |predecessor = | |
| |successor = [[Suzuki RG185]] | |
| |class = Road
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| |engine = twin, two-stroke
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| |bore_stroke = 49.0mm x 49.0mm
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| |compression = 7.0:1
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| |top_speed = 78 mph (126 km/h) | |
| |power = 21 HP (15.6 KW) @ 7500RPM | |
| |torque = 15.2 ft/lbs (21.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM | |
| |fuel_system = carburetor. [[mikuni]] VM20SC
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| |ignition = points
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| |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B7HS}} '73-77
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| |battery = {{battery|YUASA 12N11-3A-1}}
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| |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
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| Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
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| Clutch: wet plate <br>
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| |final_drive= {{chain|520x102}} | |
| |front_sprocket= 14T | |
| |rear_sprocket= 42T
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| |frame =
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| |suspension =Front: Telescopic fork <br>
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| Rear: Twin shocks
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| |brakes =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
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| |front_tire = {{tire|2.75-18}}
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| |rear_tire = {{tire|3.00-18}}
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| |rake_trail =
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| |wheelbase = 50.79 inches (1290 mm)
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| |length = 76.77 inches (1950 mm)
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| |width = 30.31 inches (770 mm)
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| |height = 41.93 inches (1065 mm)
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| |seat_height =
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| |dry_weight = 283.07 pounds (128.4 Kg)
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| |wet_weight = 131.0 kg
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| |fuel_capacity = 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters)
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| |oil_capacity = | |
| |recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 | |
| |fuel_consumption = | |
| |turning_radius =
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| |related = [[Suzuki GT125]]
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| |competition =
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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" />
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| ==Engine==
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| The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, two-stroke. A 49.0mm [[bore]] x 49.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 185.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a [[port]] control.
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| ==Drive==
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| The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
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| ==Chassis==
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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.
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| ==1973 GT185K==
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| <gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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| File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue
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| File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue
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| File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue
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| File:1973-Suzuki-GT185K.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185K
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| </gallery>
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| *FRAME #: GT185-10001
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| *ENGINE #: GT185-10001
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| *ENGINE TYPE: 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin
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| *MODEL CODE: 361
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| *COLOR: Coronado Blue
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| * Drum front brake
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| * Headlight mounts primary color
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| ==1974 GT185L==
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| <gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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| File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange
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| File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange
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| File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange
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| File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange
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| File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange
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| File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange
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| File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange
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| File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange
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| File:1974-Suzuki-GT185L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185L
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| </gallery>
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| *FRAME #: GT185-19784
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| *ENGINE #: GT185-20228
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| *ENGINE TYPE: 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin
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| *MODEL CODE: 363
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| *COLOR: Tahiti Orange
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| * Hydraulic front brake
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| * Chrome headlight mounts
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| * Chrome rear turn signal mounts
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| *2-Stroke | | *2-Stroke |
| *Oil Injected | | *Oil Injected |
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| *Street Legal | | *Street Legal |
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| ==1975 GT185M== | | ==1975== |
| <gallery mode="slideshow">
| | [[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red]][[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red]][[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red]][[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red]][[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red]][[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red]][[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red]][[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red]] |
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
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| File:1975-Suzuki-GT185M.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185M
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| </gallery>
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| *FRAME #: GT185-31693
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| *ENGINE #: GT185-34971
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| *ENGINE TYPE: ... 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin
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| *MODEL CODE: ... 363
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| *COLOR: Laredo Red
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| * Locking seat latch
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| * Black rear turn signal mounts
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| ==1976 GT185A==
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| [[Image:1976-Suzuki-GT185A.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki GT185A]]<br style="clear: left"/>
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| *FRAME #: GT185-45095
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| *ENGINE #: GT185-53453
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| *ENGINE TYPE: 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin
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| *MODEL CODE: 363
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| *COLOR: California Orange
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| * Chrome top shroud on rear shock deleted from previous year
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| ==1977 GT185B==
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| [[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT185B.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT185B]]<br style="clear: left"/>
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| *FRAME #: GT185-61543
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| *ENGINE #: GT185-69902
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| *ENGINE TYPE: 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin
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| *MODEL CODE: 363
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| *COLOR: Red
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| * Black side covers
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| * Black headlight mounts
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| ==1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185==
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| <gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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| File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-3.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185
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| File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-2.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185
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| File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-1.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185
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| </gallery>
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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.
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| ==References==
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| {{reflist}}
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| {{Suzuki}}
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| [[Category:Suzuki GT series|Suzuki GT series]]
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| [[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT185]]
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| [[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
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