Suzuki XN 85 Turbo: history, specs, pictures
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Suzuki XN 85 Turbo | |
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Production | 1982 |
Class | Sport touring |
Engine | Transverse Four Cylinder, Turbocharged, DOHC, 2 Valves Per Cylinder,Air-cooled, Four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 62.0mm x 62.0mm |
Compression ratio | 7.4:1 |
Horsepower | 85.02 HP (63.4 KW) @ 8000RPM |
Torque | 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
Fuel System | Electronic Injection |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
Suspension | Front: 37mm Kayaba, 150 Mm Wheel Travel Rear: Full Floater, One Kayaba Damper |
Brakes | Front: 2x290 Mm Discs 2 Piston Calipers Rear: Single 265 Mm Disc 1 Piston Caliper |
Front Tire | 100/90-16 |
Rear Tire | 120/90-17 |
Wheelbase | 58.5 inches (1486 mm) |
Length | 88.19 inches (2240 mm) |
Width | 28.82 inches (732 mm) |
Seat Height | 30.0 inches (762 mm) |
Weight | 225.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki XN 85 Turbo was a Transverse Four Cylinder, Turbocharged, DOHC, 2 Valves Per Cylinder,Air-cooled, Four-stroke Sport touring motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1982. Max torque was 56.06 ft/lbs (76.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 85.02 HP (63.4 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 62.0mm bore x 62.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 673.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-16 front tire and a 120/90-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x290 Mm Discs 2 Piston Calipers in the front and a Single 265 Mm Disc 1 Piston Caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm Kayaba, 150 Mm Wheel Travel while the rear was equipped with a Full Floater, One Kayaba Damper. The wheelbase was 58.5 inches (1486 mm) long.
1982 - 1984 Suzuki XN 85 Turbo[edit | edit source]
The Turbo was quickly forgotten and Suzuki harbors few fond memories for the bike - Suzuki America does everything short of denying the bike's very existence. Which is a shame cause the XN is a fun-to-ride refined motorcycle that's also proven reliable.