GT 200 X 5 E

1980 Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1980 Suzuki GT 200 X 5 E relies on a 196 cc (12 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 86.7 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 200 X 5 E measures 131 kg (289 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.71 kg per horsepower). The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 128 km/h (80 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1979 to 1980, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.