Suzuki Motorcycles

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An established manufacturer of weaving machinery, Suzuki's first move into the motor cycle industry was in 1952, with the development of a 36cc two-stroke engine called the Power Free which clipped to a bicycle frame. Adequate performance and reliability combined with the demand for cheap transportation in post-war Japan made it a success. In 1954 the company changed its name to Suzuki Motor Company Limited and produced its first complete motorcycle, the Colleda.

Suzuki T20 "Super Six"

Produced: 1966-68

No. Cylinders:  2

Bore x Stroke:  54 x 54mm

Capacity:  247cc

Comp ratio:  7.3:1

Power Output: 29bhp @7,500rpm

Gearbox: 6-speed 

Suspension: Front teles

                     Rear  s/a

Brakes: Front 200 drum 

               Rear  200 drum

Tyres: Front 2.75 x 18in 

            Rear  3.00 x 18in

Wheelbase: 1,280mm (50.4in) 

Weight: 135kg (298lb) 

Top Speed: (approx) 95mph (152kph) 

Suzuki T500 "Cobra"

Produced:  1967-77

No. Cylinders: 2

Bore x Stroke: 70 x 64mm 

Capacity: 493cc 

Comp ratio:  6.6:1

Power Output:  46bhp @7,000rpm

Gearbox: 5-speed 

Suspension: Front  teles

                     Rear  s/a

Brakes: Front  200 drum

               Rear  180 drum

Tyres: Front  3.25 x 19in

            Rear    4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase:  1,425mm (56.1in)

Weight:  183kg (403lb)

Top Speed: (approx) 120mph (193kph) 

Suzuki GT750

Produced:  1972-77

No. Cylinders:  3

Bore x Stroke:  70 x 64mm

Capacity:  738cc

Comp ratio:  6.7:1

Power Output:  62bhp @6,500rpm

Gearbox:  5-speed

Suspension: Front  teles

                     Rear  s/a

Brakes: Front  2 x 200 drum

               Rear   180 drum

Tyres: Front  3.25 x 19in

            Rear   4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase:  1,468mm (57.8in)

Weight:  214kg (472lb)

Top Speed:  (approx) 108mph (174kph)

Suzuki GT550

Produced:  1972-77

No. Cylinders:  3

Bore x Stroke:  61 x 62mm

Capacity:  544cc

Comp ratio:  6.8:1

Power Output:  53bhp @7,500rpm 

Gearbox:  6-speed

Suspension: Front  teles

                     Rear  s/a

Brakes: Front  295 disc

               Rear   180 drum

Tyres: Front  3.25 x 19in

            Rear    4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase:  1,405mm (55.3in)

Weight:  200kg (44lb)

Top Speed:  (approx) 105mph (169kph)

Suzuki RE5

Produced:  1974-77

No. Cylinders:  1 rotor

Bore x Stroke:  -

Capacity:  497cc

Comp ratio:  8.6:1

Power Output:  62bhp @6,500rpm

Gearbox:  6-speed

Suspension: Front  teles

                     Rear  s/a

Brakes: Front  dual 300 disc

               Rear  180 drum

Tyres: Front  3.25 x 19in

            Rear  4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase:  1,500mm (59.1in) 

Weight:  230kg (507lb)

Top Speed:  (approx) 111mph (179kph)

Suzuki GS750

Produced:  1976-78

No. Cylinders:  4

Bore x Stroke:  65 x 56.4mm

Capacity:  749cc

Comp ratio:  8.7:1

Power Output:  68bhp @8,500rpm

Gearbox:  5-speed

Suspension: Front  teles

                     Rear   s/a

Brakes: Front  275 disc

               Rear   275 disc

Tyres: Front  3.25 x 19in

            Rear   4.00 x 18in

Wheelbase:  1,499mm (59in)

Weight:  230kg (507lb)

Top Speed:  (approx) 122mph (196kph)

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