Engineering:Suzuki T200
 1967 Suzuki T200 | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Also called | Suzuki Invader Suzuki X5 |
| Production | 1967-1971 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 196 cc (12.0 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke parallel twin |
| Bore / stroke | 50 mm × 50 mm (2.0 in × 2.0 in) |
| Compression ratio | 7:1 |
| Top speed | 85 mph (137 km/h) |
| Power | 23 bhp (17 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Transmission | Multiplate wet clutch, 5 speed |
| Frame type | Duplex cradle |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: swinging arm |
| Brakes | Front: 160 mm (6.3 in) 2ls drum Rear: 150 mm (5.9 in) drum |
| Tyres | Front: 275x18 Rear: 275x18 |
| Wheelbase | 1,270 mm (50 in) |
| Weight | 120 kg (260 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal) |
| Footnotes / references [1][2][3][4][5][6] | |
The Suzuki T200, also known as the Suzuki Invader and the X5 in the US is a 196 cc (12.0 cu in), two-stroke, twin-cylinder motorcycle produced by the Japanese Suzuki company between 1967 and 1971. The model was a scaled down version of the Suzuki T20.[7]
Technical details
Engine and transmission
The T200's engine was a scaled down version of the T20's unit.[2] The 180° piston ported two stroke twin was of unit construction and had alloy head and alloy barrels with cast iron liners. The T200's bore and stroke were 50 mm × 50 mm (2.0 in × 2.0 in) giving a displacement of 196 cc (12.0 cu in). The engine had a compression of 7:1. Claimed power output was 23 bhp (17 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, giving the machine a top speed of 85 mph (137 km/h).[1]
Fuel was delivered by twin 22 mm Mikuni carburettors.[6] The engine was lubricated by an improved version of the Suzuki Posi Force system which injected oil to the main bearings, conrod journals and cylinder bores.[1]
Primary drive was by helical gears to a multi-plate wet clutch and five speed gearbox. Chain drive took power to the rear wheel.[1]
Cycle parts
The duplex cradle frame was based on that of the T20 but was stiffer, leading to better handling.[2] Rear suspension was by swinging arm with twin shock absorbers. At the front telescopic forks were used. Brakes were drums front and rear, the front being an effective 2ls item.[1]
TC200
Suzuki also produced a 'Street Scramber' version of the bike, the TC200 Stingray. The machine had high level exhausts, one each side of the bike.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Loucks, Zack (November 1968). "1969 Suzuki T200 road test". http://www.yeoldecycleshoppe.com/roadtestlibrary/2017/3/23/1969-suzuki-t200-road-test.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Hewitt, Sam (21 December 2016). "Downsized to perfection – Suzuki's punchy T200 twin - Old Bike Mart". https://www.oldbikemart.co.uk/downsized-to-perfection-suzukis-punchy-t200-twin/.
- ↑ "Suzuki T200/X5 Invader". http://www.suzukicycles.org/T-series/index.html?T200.shtml~isoraami.
- ↑ "Suzuki X-5". May 1967. http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/X/X5-Invader/1967_X5_CW6705-specs_450.jpg.
- ↑ "SUZUKI T 250 INVADER specs - 1967, 1968" (in en). https://www.autoevolution.com/moto/suzuki-t-250-invader-1967.html#aeng_suzuki-t-250-invader-1967-200.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Suzuki T 200 Invader (1967-68) technical specifications" (in en). https://www.moto-data.net/suzuki/t-200-invader-1967-1968.
- ↑ "Unused since restoration,c.1968 Suzuki 196cc T200 Invader Engine no. T200-25936". https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/21136/lot/289/?category=list.
- ↑ "Suzuki TC200 model history". https://www.suzukicycles.org/TC-series/index.html?TC200.shtml~isoraami.
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