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==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
<br style="clear: left"/>
|photo= 1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-0.jpg
|aka              = GT 185
|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1973 - 1977
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        = [[Suzuki RG185]]
|class            = Road
|engine          = twin, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 49.0mm x 49.0mm
|compression      = 7.0:1
|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
|ignition        = points
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B7HS}} '73-77
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA 12N11-3A-1}}
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet plate <br>
 
|final_drive= {{chain|520x102}}
|front_sprocket= 14T
|rear_sprocket= 42T
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic fork <br>
Rear: Twin shocks
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|2.75-18}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.00-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 50.79 inches (1290 mm)
|length          = 76.77 inches (1950 mm)
|width            = 30.31 inches (770 mm)
|height          = 41.93 inches (1065 mm)
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      = 283.07 pounds (128.4 Kg)
|wet_weight      = 131.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 2.64 Gallon (10.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Suzuki GT125]]
|competition      =
}}
 
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" /> 
 
==Engine==
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. 
 
==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate. 
 
==Chassis==
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. 
 
==1973 GT185K==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue
File:1973-Suzuki-GT185K.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185K


</gallery>
*FRAME #: GT185-10001
*ENGINE #: GT185-10001
*ENGINE TYPE: 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin
*MODEL CODE: 361
*COLOR: Coronado Blue
* Drum front brake
* Headlight mounts primary color
==1974 GT185L==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185L


</gallery>
*FRAME #: GT185-19784
*ENGINE #: GT185-20228
*ENGINE TYPE: 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin
*MODEL CODE: 363
*COLOR: Tahiti Orange
* Hydraulic front brake
* Chrome headlight mounts
* Chrome rear turn signal mounts
*2-Stroke
*2-Stroke
*Oil Injected
*Oil Injected
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*Street Legal
*Street Legal


==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]]
 
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-7842-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185-Red-876-7.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185 in Red
File:1975-Suzuki-GT185M.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT185M
</gallery>
<br style="clear: left"/>
<br style="clear: left"/>


*FRAME #: GT185-31693
*ENGINE #: GT185-34971
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin
*MODEL CODE: ... 363
*COLOR: Laredo Red
* Locking seat latch
* Black rear turn signal mounts




==1976 GT185A==
[[Image:1976-Suzuki-GT185A.jpg|left|thumb|1976 Suzuki GT185A]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: GT185-45095
*ENGINE #: GT185-53453
*ENGINE TYPE: 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin
*MODEL CODE: 363
*COLOR: California Orange
* Chrome top shroud on rear shock deleted from previous year
==1977 GT185B==
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GT185B.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GT185B]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: GT185-61543
*ENGINE #: GT185-69902
*ENGINE TYPE: 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin
*MODEL CODE: 363
*COLOR: Red
* Black side covers
* Black headlight mounts
==1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-3.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185
File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-2.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185
File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-1.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185
</gallery>
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.
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Suzuki}}
[[Category:Suzuki GT series|Suzuki GT series]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT185]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT185]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]

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