| MODEL | SUZUKI GT 185K 1972 - 1973 |
| Year | 1972 - 1973 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, parallel twin |
| Displacement / Capacity | 184.8 cc / 11.3 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 49 x 49 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled (Ram Air) |
| Max Power | 15.7 kW / 21 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 20.6 Nm / 2.1 kgf-m / 15.2 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | PEI |
| Induction | 2 x 20 mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Start System | Electric and kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet, 11 plate |
| Final Drive | #520 Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Single downtube, tubular steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shocks, springs, preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 1950 mm / 76.8 in |
| Overall Width | 770 mm |
| Overall Height | 1065 mm / 41.9 in |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1321 mm / 52.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 129 kg / 283 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 L / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100 km / 19 km/l / 45 US mpg / 54 Imp mpg |
| Top Speed | — |
The first GT185, an air-cooled two-stroke twin with Ram Air cooling and electric start, aimed at commuters and first-time buyers. Road testers liked its finish, economy and easy handling but found the rear shocks and travel its weak point.
