Suzuki TS90 Honcho: history, specs, pictures
The Suzuki TS 90 HONCHO was an Oil injected two stroke, single cylinder, forward inclined, rotary disc valve, Suzuki CC Road motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1970 to 1972. Max torque was 8.11 ft/lbs (11.0 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 11.0 HP (8.2 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Suzuki TS90 Honcho | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1970 - 72 |
Class | Enduro |
Engine | Oil injected two stroke, single cylinder, forward inclined, rotary disc valve, Suzuki CCI |
Compression ratio | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 70 mph |
Horsepower | 11.0 HP (8.2 KW) @ 7500RPM |
Torque | 8.11 ft/lbs (11.0 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
Ignition | Flywheel magnetor |
Spark Plug | NGK B-77HC |
Battery | 6V, 4Ah |
Transmission | 5-Speed, constant mesh |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped Rear: Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs |
Brakes | Front: Drum, internal expanding Rear: Drum, internal expanding |
Front Tire | 2.75 - 18 4PR |
Rear Tire | 2.75 - 18 4PR |
Wheelbase | 1194 mm / 47.0 in |
Weight | 89 kg / 197 lbs (dry), 94.0 kg (wet) |
Oil Capacity | 1.2 L / 1.27 IS qt / 1.55 Imp qt |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Fuel Capacity | 6.0 L / 1.58 US gal / 1.32 Imp gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The 90cc two-stroke single TS90 was introduced in 1970. It had 10 bhp, five speeds and high-drawn exhaust pipe. It was advertised as an enduro machine but just by looking at the pictures you can notice that the close fitting front mudguard made the bike more suitable for roads, or perhaps for dry trails.
EngineEdit
The engine was an Air cooled cooled Oil injected two stroke, single cylinder, forward inclined, rotary disc valve, Suzuki CCI. The engine featured a 6.8:1 compression ratio.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 2.75 - 18 4PR front tire and a 2.75 - 18 4PR rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum, internal expanding in the front and a Drum, internal expanding in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs. The TS90 Honcho was fitted with a 6.0 L / 1.58 US gal / 1.32 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 89 kg / 197 lbs. The wheelbase was 1194 mm / 47.0 in long.
1970 TS90Edit
- FRAME #: N/A
- ENGINE #: ... N/A
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 89cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: ... 250
- COLOR: Strip Orange, Aspen Yellow
- Low, chrome front fender
- S tank emblem
- White stripe with Suzuki at bottom of tank
- 5 speed transmission
1971 TS90REdit
- FRAME #: TS90-38894
- ENGINE #: .. TS90-38917
- ENGINE TYPE: 89cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 250
- COLOR: Pop Green, Daytona Blue
- Low, chrome front fender
- White stripe at bottom of tank
- 5 speed transmission
1972 TS90JEdit
- FRAME #: TS90-79277
- ENGINE #: ... TS90-39293
- ENGINE TYPE: . 89cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: . 250
- COLOR: Ascot Red
- Large white tank stripe
- High, front fender primary color
- Rear fender primary color
SpecificationsEdit
Make Model | Suzuki TS 90 Honcho |
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Year | 1970 - 72 |
Engine Type | Oil injected two stroke, single cylinder, forward inclined, rotary disc valve, Suzuki CCI |
Displacement | 89 cc / 5.43 cu in |
Bore X Stroke | 47 x 51.8 mm |
Compression | 6.8:1 |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Induction | Amal VM 19 SC carburetor |
Ignition | Flywheel magnetor |
Spark Plug | B-77HC |
Starting | Kick |
Battery | 6V, 4Ah |
Max Power | 8.2 kW / 11 hp @ 7500 rpm |
Max Torque | 10.6 Nm / 1.08 kgf-m / 7.82 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
Transmission | 5-Speed, constant mesh |
Final Drive | Chain |
Primary Reduction | 3.173 (73/23) |
Gear Ratios | 1st 2.818 (31/11) / 2nd 1.866 (28/15) / 3rd 1.388 (25/18) / 4th 1.100 (122/20) / 5th 0.870 (20/23) |
Final Reduction | 3.642 (51/14) |
Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped |
Rear Suspension | Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs |
Front Brakes | Drum, internal expanding |
Rear Brakes | Drum, internal expanding |
Front Tire | 2.75 - 18 4PR |
Rear Tire | 2.75 - 18 4PR |
Dimensions | Length: 1875 mm / 73.8 in Width: 841 mm / 33.1 in Height: 1080 mm / 42.5 in |
Wheelbase | 1194 mm / 47.0 in |
Ground Clearance | 173 mm / 6.8 in |
Climbing Ability | 27o |
Dry Weight | 89 kg / 197 lbs |
Oil Capacity | 1.2 L / 1.27 IS qt / 1.55 Imp qt |
Gearbox Oil Capacity | 0.8 L / 1.69 US pt / 1.40 Imp qt |
Fuel Capacity | 6.0 L / 1.58 US gal / 1.32 Imp gal |
Fuel Reserve | 2.0 L / 4.23 US pt / 3.52 Imp pt |
Top Speed (claimed) | 112 km/h / 70 mph |