Suzuki 50 GP racers
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| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Production | 1962-1968 |
| Class | 50 cc |
| Engine | 2-stroke, air-cooled/liquid-cooled, single-cylinder/parallel-twin/inline-triple |
| Top speed | 145–176 km/h (90–109 mph) |
| Power | 17.5 hp (13 kW) @ 17,300 rpm to 19 hp (14 kW) @ 20,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8/9/14-speed, chain final drive |
| Suspension | Telescopic forks (front); swing arm with twin spring/shock absorbers (rear) |
| Brakes | Twin leading-shoe drum (front & rear) |
| Tires | 2.50-18 / 2.50-18 |
The Suzuki 50 GP racers were a series of 50cc racing motorcycles designed, developed, and built by Suzuki, to compete in the Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championship, between 1962 and 1968.[2][3][4]
References
- ^ "Suzuki History - Suzuki racing models 1960—1967". www.suzukicycles.org.
- ^ Hunter, Chris (July 3, 2010). "This Suzuki racing motorcycle has 14 gears". Bike EXIF.
- ^ Staff, U. M. C. (December 6, 2009). "Suzuki Racing | Motorcycle Racing History".
- ^ "Suzuki History - Suzuki racing models 1968—1975". www.suzukicycles.org.