Editing Suzuki TS 185 SIERRA

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{{Motorcycle
|name             = Suzuki TS 185 SIERRA
|photo=suzuki-ts-185-sierra-1972-1972-3.jpg
|aka              = 
|manufacturer     = Suzuki
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1972 - 1973
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Enduro
|engine           = Two stroke, single cylinder, aluminum, [[piston]] port
|bore_stroke      = 63.5mm x 63.5mm
|compression      = 6.7:1
|top_speed        =
|power            = 17.97 HP (13.4 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque           = 14.01 ft/lbs (19.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
|fuel_system      = Mikuni VM26 carburetor
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       =
|battery          =
|transmission     = Gear box: 5-Speed <br>
Final Drive: Chain <br>
Clutch: Wet, multiplate <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: Telescopic fork, oil-dampened, 3-way adjustable <br>
Rear: Swinging arm, dual shocks, [[coil]] springs, oil-dampened, 5-way adjustable
|brakes           =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum
|front_tire       = {{tire|3.00-19 4PR Trails}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|3.50-18 4PR Trails}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 52.8 inches (1341 mm)
|length           = 80.12 inches (2035 mm)
|width            = 32.99 inches (838 mm)
|height           =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 108.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity     =
|recommended_oil=Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =
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}}

The '''[[Suzuki]] TS 185 SIERRA''' was a Two stroke, single cylinder, aluminum, piston [[port]] Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1972 and 1973. Max [[torque]] was 14.01 ft/lbs (19.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 17.97 HP (13.4 KW) @ 7000 RPM.  

==Engine==
A 63.5mm [[bore]] x 63.5mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 183.0 cubic centimeters.  

==Drive==
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-19 4PR Trails front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 4PR Trails rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic fork, oil-dampened, 3-way adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Swinging arm, dual shocks, coil springs, oil-dampened, 5-way adjustable. The wheelbase was 52.8 inches (1341 mm) long.  

==1972 Suzuki TS 185 SIERRA==
[[File:suzuki-ts-185-sierra-1972-1972-3.jpg|600px|1972 Suzuki TS 185 SIERRA]]

The TS 185 bike, produces 18 hp (13.4 Kw) at 7000 rpm and has a torque rating of 18.6 Nm (13.7 lb-ft) at 6000 rpm. which is a fair amount of power for a bike as light as the Sierra. The power-to-weight ratio is impressive. Roller bearings support the crankshaft while needle bearingsare used at the big and small ends of the connecting rod.


==1973 - 1976 Suzuki TS 185 SIERRA==
[[File:suzuki-ts-185-sierra-1973-1976-4.jpg|600px|1973 - 1976 Suzuki TS 185 SIERRA]]
[[File:suzuki-ts-185-sierra-1973-1976-3.jpg|600px|1973 - 1976 Suzuki TS 185 SIERRA]]
[[File:suzuki-ts-185-sierra-1973-1976-2.jpg|600px|1973 - 1976 Suzuki TS 185 SIERRA]]
[[File:suzuki-ts-185-sierra-1973-1976-1.jpg|600px|1973 - 1976 Suzuki TS 185 SIERRA]]
[[File:suzuki-ts-185-sierra-1973-1976-0.jpg|600px|1973 - 1976 Suzuki TS 185 SIERRA]]

The Suzuki TS 185 Sierra has a primary kicksian feature, which allows the rider to start the bike in any gear simply by pulling in the clutch and giving the starter lever a tick. While the gearbox on our machine shifted without a snag, neutral was impossible to find when the engine was running. We don't think it was simply a fault with our particular bike: we've found that it's a common problem with many of Suzuki's dirt models.


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[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]