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The '''[[Suzuki]] GT185''' was an inline twin, two-stroke [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1973 and 1978. 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" />   
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==
==Engine==
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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.   
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==
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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


 
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The '''[[Suzuki]] GT185'''  is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] from 1973 to 1977 and also known as the Adventurer.
==1973 GT185K==
[[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]]
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*FRAME #: GT185-10001
*FRAME #: GT185-10001
*ENGINE #: GT185-10001
*ENGINE #: GT185-10001
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* Headlight mounts primary color
* Headlight mounts primary color
==1974 GT185L==
==1974 GT185L==
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185L]]
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[[Image:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 Adventurer in Orange]]
File: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]]
File: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]]
File: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]]
File: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]]
File: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]]
File: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]]
File: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]]
File:1974-Suzuki-GT185-Orange-4107-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185 in Orange
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File:1974-Suzuki-GT185L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki GT185L


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*FRAME #: GT185-19784
*FRAME #: GT185-19784
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==1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185==
==1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185==
[[File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-3.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185]]
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[[File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-2.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185]]
File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-3.jpg|600px|1973 - 1978 Suzuki GT 185
[[File:suzuki-gt185-1973-1978-1.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
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