Hodaka SUPER RAT
The Hodaka SUPER RAT was a Two stroke, air cooled Trial motorcycle produced by Hodaka in 1968.
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| Hodaka SUPER RAT | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1968 |
| Class | Trial |
| Engine | Two stroke, air cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 50.8mm x 50.8mm |
| Compression ratio | 13.1 |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Progressive rate, oil dampened Rear: Adjustable shock absorbers |
| Front Tire | 3.00-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-18 |
| Wheelbase | 50.0 inches (1270 mm) |
| Length | 72.01 inches (1829 mm) |
| Width | 30.98 inches (787 mm) |
| Seat Height | 32.99 inches (838 mm) |
| Weight | 83.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 50.8mm bore x 50.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 98.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 3.00-19 front tire and a 3.25-18 rear tire. The front suspension was a Progressive rate, oil dampened while the rear was equipped with a Adjustable shock absorbers. The SUPER RAT was fitted with a 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 50.0 inches (1270 mm) long.
1968 - 1974 Hodaka SUPER RATEdit
The two-stroke Hodaka Super Rat 100MX was an air-cooled 100cc growling little monster of a dirt bike that was based on the Super Combat 125MX. The Super Rat is the best-known and most-beloved Hodaka shouldn’t be a surprise.