Suzuki TS185 model history

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1971Suzuki year code: R

TS 185 Hustler 1971 Overall Length: 2,010 mm (79.1 in) Overall Width: 845 mm (33.3 in) Overall Height: 1,100 mm (43.3 in) Wheelbase: 1,335 mm (52.6 in) Dry Weight: 102 kg (224 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 183 cc 2-stroke. 18 hp / 7,000 rpm, 1.9 kg-m/ 6,500 rpm. 120 km/h.

1972 Suzuki year code: J

TS 185 J Sierra 1972 Overall Length: 2,035 mm (80.1 in) Overall Width: 840 mm (33.0 in) Overall Height: 1,135 mm (44.7 in) Wheelbase: 1,340mm (52.8 in) Ground Clearance: 246 mm (9.7 in) Dry Weight: 99 kg (218 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 183 cc single cylinder 2-stroke. 17.5 hp / 7,000 rpm, 13.5 ft-lb/ 6,000 rpm. 70-75 mph.

1973 Suzuki year code: K

TS 185 K Sierra 1973 Overall Length: 2,010 mm (79.1 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (33.3 in) Overall Height: 1,125 mm (44.3 in) Wheelbase: 1,335 mm (52.6 in) Ground Clearance: 239 mm (9.4 in) Dry Weight: 99 kg (218 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 183 cc single cylinder 2-stroke. 17.5 hp / 7,000 rpm, 13.5 ft-lb/ 6,000 rpm. 70-75 mph.

1974 Suzuki year code: L

TS 185 L Sierra 1974 Overall Length: 2,035 mm (80.1 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (33.3 in) Overall Height: 1,125 mm (44.3 in) Wheelbase: 1,335 mm (52.6 in) Ground Clearance: 239 mm (9.4 in) Dry Weight: 99 kg (218 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 183 cc single cylinder 2-stroke. 17.0 hp/ 7,000 rpm, 13.0 ft-lb/ 6,000 rpm.

1975 Suzuki year code: M

TS 185 M 1975 Overall Length: 2,035 mm (80.1 in) Overall Width: 770 mm (33.3 in) Overall Height: 1,125 mm (44.3 in) Wheelbase: 1,335 mm (52.6 in) Ground Clearance: 239 mm (9.4 in) Dry Weight: 99 kg (218 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 183 cc single cylinder 2-stroke. 17.0 hp/ 7,000 rpm, 13.0 ft-lb/ 6,000 rpm. Click on the image for larger format. Here's even larger picture.

1977 Suzuki year code: B

TS 185 1977 Overall Length: 2,050 mm (80.7 in) Overall Width: 835 mm (32.9 in) Overall Height: 1,090 mm (42.9 in) Ground Clearance: 231 mm (9.1 in) Dry Weight: 98 kg (216 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 183 cc single cylinder 2-stroke.

2005 Suzuki year code: K5

TS 185 ER 2005 Overall Length: 2,160 mm (85.0 in) Overall Width: 860 mm (33.9 in) Overall Height: 1,125 mm (44.3 in) Wheelbase: 1,375 mm (54.1 in) Ground Clearance: 255 mm (10.0 in) Seat Height: 835 mm (32.9 in) Dry Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 183 cc single cylinder 2-stroke.

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