Suzuki PE 175E: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki PE 175E
Manufacturer
Production 1984
Class Enduro
Engine
Two stroke, single cylinder, piston and reed valve
Bore / Stroke 61.0mm x 61.0mm
Compression ratio 7.9:1
Horsepower 24.0 HP (17.9 KW) @ 9500RPM
Torque 14.01 ft/lbs (19.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM
Fuel System Mikuni VM34SS carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet, multiplate
Suspension Front: Leading-axle air-assisted fork with 38mm tubes
Rear: Gas-charged remote-reservoir mono-shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 3.00-21 4PR
Rear Tire 4.00-18 4PR
Wheelbase 57.01 inches (1448 mm)
Length 82.72 inches (2101 mm)
Width 34.61 inches (879 mm)
Weight 116.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki PE 175E was a Two stroke, single cylinder, piston and reed valve Enduro motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1984. Max torque was 14.01 ft/lbs (19.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 24.0 HP (17.9 KW) @ 9500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 61.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 172.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.00-21 4PR front tire and a 4.00-18 4PR rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Leading-axle air-assisted fork with 38mm tubes while the rear was equipped with a Gas-charged remote-reservoir mono-shock absorber, adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping. The wheelbase was 57.01 inches (1448 mm) long.

1984 Suzuki PE 175E[edit | edit source]

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This year the PE's long suit, consequently, is its handling. In this regard, enduro bikes are penalized less than motocrossers for lagging behind technologically. Though the running gear is unchanged, Suzuki's engineers developed a good package the first time around. The full-cradle frame hooks to a box-section aluminum swing arm and produces straightforward geometry.