GT 185

1975 Suzuki GT 185 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1975 Suzuki GT 185 allround motorcycle, Suzuki relies on a 185 cc (11.3 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 81.1 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the GT 185 measures 131 kg (289 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (8.73 kg per horsepower). The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 126 km/h (78 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1973 to 1978, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.