Suzuki TS185: history, specs, pictures
Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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Production | 71-81 |
Engine | 185cc |
Sparkplug | BP7ES '77-81 B7HS '71-76 |
Battery | 6N4-2A '71-76 6N4B-2A '77-81 |
Front Tire | 2.75-21 '74-81 3.00-19 '71-73 |
Rear Tire | '80-81 3.50-18 '71-79 |
Competition | Honda SL175 Kawasaki F7/KE175 Yamaha CT1/CT2/DT175 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Suzuki TS185 is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1971 to 1981.
TS185 Sierra
1971 TS185R
- FRAME #: TS185-10001
- ENGINE #: ... .. TS185-10001
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 183cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: ... 290
- COLOR: Strip Orange, Hawaii Green
- Chrome fenders
- Steel lower forks
- Silver side cover
1972 TS185J
- FRAME #: TS185-24292
- ENGINE #: ... .. TS185-24309
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 183cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: ... 290
- COLOR: Ascot Red, Redondo Blue
- Chrome fenders
- Side cover primary color
1973 TS185K
- FRAME #: TS185-52592
- ENGINE #: TS185-52618
- ENGINE TYPE: 183cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 290
- COLOR: Desert Yellow, Coronado Blue
- Flip-up gas cap
- Fenders and side cover primary color
- Straight rear fender
1974 TS185L
- FRAME #: TS185-84664
- ENGINE #: TS185-84307
- ENGINE TYPE: . . . 183cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: . . . 296
- COLOR: Stardust Silver
- Fenders and side cover primary color
- Aluminum lower forks
- Chrome headlight mounts
1975 TS185M
- FRAME #: TS185-115944
- ENGINE #: TS185-115997
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 183cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: ... 296
- COLOR: Sunset Orange
- Side cover primary color
- Silver headlight mounts and fenders
1976 TS185A
- FRAME #: TS185-142743
- ENGINE #: TS185-142791
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 183cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: ... 296
- COLOR: Aspen Yellow
- Black Engine
- Side cover primary color
- White fenders
1977 TS185B
- FRAME #: TS1852-10001
- ENGINE #: ..... TS1852-10001
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 183cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: ... 293
- COLOR: Orange
- Black hubs
- Orange side cover and exhaust heat shield
- White fenders
1978 TS185C
- FRAME #: TS1852-24007
- ENGINE #: TS1852-24309
- ENGINE TYPE: . . . 183cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: . . . 293
- COLOR: Yellow
- Yellow side cover and exhaust heat shield
1979 TS185N
- FRAME #: TS1852-39295
- ENGINE #: TS1852-39548
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 183cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: ... 293
- COLOR: Blue
- Leading axle forks
- TS on seat
- Blue fenders, side cover and exhaust heat shield
1980 TS185T
- FRAME #: TS1852-102185
- ENGINE #: TS1852-48283
- ENGINE TYPE: 183cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 293
- COLOR: Blue
- White outlined TS on seat
- Black outlined 185 on side cover
1981 TS185X
- V.I.N. #: JS1SG11A B 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: TS1852-
- ENGINE TYPE: 183cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 293
- COLOR: Blue
- Blue TS 185 on side cover
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Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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Also called | TS-185, TS 185 ER, TS185ER, TS 185 |
Production | 1980 - 2018 |
Class | Road |
Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 64.0mm x 57.0mm |
Top speed | 86 mph (138 km/h) |
Horse Power | 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 6000RPM |
Torque | 14.46 ft/lbs (19.6 Nm) @ 5200RPM |
Fuel system | carburettor |
Ignition type | cdi, magneto |
Battery | 6.2:1 |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: telescopic, coil spring, oil damped Rear: swing arm, oil damped, spring preload |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 2.75-21 |
Rear Tire | 4.10-18 |
Wheelbase | 54.13 inches (1375 mm) |
Dimensions | L 85.04 inches (2160 mm) W 33.86 inches (860 mm) H 44.29 inches (1125 mm) |
Seat height | 32.87 inches (835 mm) |
Weight | 224.87 pounds (102.0 Kg) (dry), 102.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 1.85 Gallon (7.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Suzuki TS185ER was a single cylinder, two-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1980 and 2018. It could reach a top speed of 86 mph (138 km/h). Max torque was 14.46 ft/lbs (19.6 Nm) @ 5200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 64.0mm bore x 57.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 183.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a membrane.
Drive
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.
Chassis
It came with a 2.75-21 front tire and a 4.10-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a swing arm, oil damped, spring preload. The TS185ER was fitted with a 1.85 Gallon (7.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 224.87 pounds (102.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.13 inches (1375 mm) long.