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SUZUKI TS 185 SIERRA 1973 - 1976

SUZUKI TS 185 SIERRA 1973 - 1976
SUZUKI TS 185 SIERRA 1973 - 1976 · Photo: David Bryson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI TS 185 SIERRA 1973 - 1976
Year1973 - 1976
Engine TypeTwo-stroke, single cylinder, aluminium, piston port
Displacement / Capacity183 cc / 11.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke64 x 57 mm
Compression Ratio6.7:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power13.4 kW / 18 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque18.6 Nm / 1.9 kgf-m / 13.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
IgnitionSuzuki PEI, pointless
InductionMikuni VM26 carburettor
Start SystemKick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5-speed
ClutchWet, multiplate
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, oil-dampened, 3-way adjustable
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm, dual shocks, coil springs, oil-dampened, 5-way adjustable
Front BrakesDrum, internal expanding
Rear BrakesDrum, internal expanding
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2035 mm / 80.1 in
Overall Width838 mm / 33.0 in
Overall Height1135 mm / 44.7 in
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1341 mm / 52.8 in
Ground Clearance246 mm / 9.7 in
Dry Weight102 kg / 225 lb
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.00-19 4PR trials
Rear Tyre3.50-18 4PR trials
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity6.8 Litres / 1.8 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed121 km/h / 75 mph (claimed)
Suzuki file

The mid-1970s Sierra continued the lightweight 185 trail-bike formula with the same air-cooled two-stroke single and five-speed gearbox. Its listed figures match the 1971-72 version on the source page.