Suzuki TS 185 SIERRA: history, specs, pictures
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.
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| 'Suzuki TS 185 SIERRA' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Suzuki]] |
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| Production | 1972 - 1973 |
| Class | [[:Category:Enduro motorcycles|Enduro]] [[Category:Enduro motorcycles]] |
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, aluminum, piston port |
| Bore / Stroke | 63.5mm x 63.5mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.7:1 |
| Horsepower | 17.97 HP (13.4 KW) @ 7000RPM |
| Torque | 14.01 ft/lbs (19.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
| Fuel System | Mikuni VM26 carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork, oil-dampened, 3-way adjustable Rear: Swinging arm, dual shocks, coil springs, oil-dampened, 5-way adjustable |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00-19 4PR Trails |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-18 4PR Trails |
| Wheelbase | 52.8 inches (1341 mm) |
| Length | 80.12 inches (2035 mm) |
| Width | 32.99 inches (838 mm) |
| Weight | 108.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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
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
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.