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The '''[[Suzuki]] GT185''' was | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''Suzuki GT185''' | |||
|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 = 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 7500RPM | |||
|torque = 14.75 ft/lbs (20.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM | |||
|fuel_system = carburetor. [[mikuni]] | |||
|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 = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Suzuki GT125]] | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[Suzuki]] GT185''' was a twin, two-stroke Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1973 and 1978. It could reach a top speed of 78 mph (126 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 14.75 ft/lbs (20.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 7500 RPM. | |||
==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. | |||
The '''[[Suzuki]] GT185''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] from 1973 to 1977 and also known as the . | |||
==1973 GT185K== | ==1973 GT185K== | ||
[[Image:1973-Suzuki-GT185K.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185K]]<br style="clear: left"/> | [[Image:1973-Suzuki-GT185K.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185K]] | ||
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1973 Suzuki GT185 in Blue]] | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | |||
*FRAME #: GT185-10001 | *FRAME #: GT185-10001 | ||
*ENGINE #: | *ENGINE #: GT185-10001 | ||
*ENGINE TYPE: | *ENGINE TYPE: 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin | ||
*MODEL CODE: | *MODEL CODE: 361 | ||
*COLOR: Coronado Blue | *COLOR: Coronado Blue | ||
* Drum front brake | * Drum front brake | ||
* Headlight mounts primary color | * Headlight mounts primary color | ||
==1974 GT185L== | ==1974 GT185L== | ||
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185L]][[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- | [[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185L]] | ||
[[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-Orange-4107-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-1.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-2.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange]] | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
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*FRAME #: GT185-19784 | *FRAME #: GT185-19784 | ||
*ENGINE #: GT185-20228 | *ENGINE #: GT185-20228 | ||
*ENGINE TYPE: 184cc | *ENGINE TYPE: 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin | ||
*MODEL CODE: 363 | *MODEL CODE: 363 | ||
*COLOR: Tahiti Orange | *COLOR: Tahiti Orange | ||
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==1975 GT185M== | ==1975 GT185M== | ||
<gallery mode="slideshow"> | |||
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"/> | ||
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*FRAME #: GT185-31693 | *FRAME #: GT185-31693 | ||
*ENGINE #: GT185-34971 | *ENGINE #: GT185-34971 | ||
*ENGINE TYPE: ... 184cc | *ENGINE TYPE: ... 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin | ||
*MODEL CODE: ... 363 | *MODEL CODE: ... 363 | ||
*COLOR: Laredo Red | *COLOR: Laredo Red | ||
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*FRAME #: GT185-45095 | *FRAME #: GT185-45095 | ||
*ENGINE #: GT185-53453 | *ENGINE #: GT185-53453 | ||
*ENGINE TYPE: | *ENGINE TYPE: 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin | ||
*MODEL CODE: | *MODEL CODE: 363 | ||
*COLOR: California Orange | *COLOR: California Orange | ||
* Chrome top shroud on rear shock deleted from previous year | * Chrome top shroud on rear shock deleted from previous year | ||
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*FRAME #: GT185-61543 | *FRAME #: GT185-61543 | ||
*ENGINE #: GT185-69902 | *ENGINE #: GT185-69902 | ||
*ENGINE TYPE: | *ENGINE TYPE: 184cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin | ||
*MODEL CODE: | *MODEL CODE: 363 | ||
*COLOR: Red | *COLOR: Red | ||
* Black side covers | * Black side covers | ||
* Black headlight mounts | * Black headlight mounts | ||
==1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185== | |||
[[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]] | |||
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. | |||
{{Suzuki}} | |||
[[Category:Suzuki GT series|Suzuki GT series]] | |||
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT185]] | [[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT185]] | ||
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | |||