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Suzuki GT185
1973—1978
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Suzuki launched the GT185 ”Adventurer” in 1973. At first the
model had twin-leading drum brake at the front, in 1974 the
drum brake was replaced with a single disc at front when even
the rest of the GT family got disc brakes.
Apart from different graphics and color schemes, the model looked
just about the same all the years it was manufactured. The GT185
was discontinued after 1978.
Notice that the initial frame numbers of the different model years can vary, depending of where the bikes where imported in. There can also be differences with the color options and graphics between countries.
The Japanes sources only recognize three different model version of the Suzuki GT185 model, here are their initial frame numbers:
GT185-1 (1974) GT185-10001~
GT185-2 (1976) GT185-31693~
GT185-3 (1977) GT185-44383~
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1973 Suzuki year code: K
The GT185 was launced in Europe and America in 1973 but for
some reason it has not been mention in the Japanese publications
I have seen. According to them, the first model year for GT185
in Japan was 1974, when the model already had a disc brake at
the front.
The only color option for the
1973 Suzuki GT185 that I know of was the Bright Blue Metallic (279). The side panels were painted in the same color as the fuel tank.
Intitial frame number: GT185-10001
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 1973 Suzuki GT
185 K
Overall Length: 1 950 mm (76.8 in)
Overall Width: 770 mm (33.3 in)
Overall Height: 1 065 mm (41.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 290 mm (50.8 in)
Dry Weight: 129 kg (283 lbs)
Engine: Air-cooled (RAM-air) 184 cc parallel twin 2-stroke. 21 hp (15.7 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 20.6 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 500 rpm.
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1974 Suzuki year code: L
Launched in January 1974 in Japan, where the model was available
in two colors: Blue and Orange. The export model was also offered in Silver.1976-GT185-
1974 Suzuki GT185 colors options: Candy Tahiti Orange (758), Bright Blue Metallic (279), Stardust Silver Metallic (737)
Intitial frame number: GT185-19784
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1974 Suzuki GT185,
Bright Blue Metallic (279)
 1974 Suzuki GT
185 L
Overall Length: 1 950 mm (76.8 in)
Overall Width: 770 mm (33.3 in)
Overall Height: 1 065 mm (41.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 290 mm (50.8 in)
Dry Weight: 129 kg (283 lbs)
Engine: Air-cooled (RAM-air) 184 cc parallel twin 2-stroke. 21 hp (15.7 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 20.6 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 500 rpm.
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1975 Suzuki year code: M
Slightly different color scheme for the GT185M.
1975 Suzuki GT185 colors options: Marble Scarlet Red (293), Candy Gold (141), Maui Blue Metallic (797)
Intitial frame number: GT185-31693
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 1975 Suzuki GT 185 M
Overall Length: 1 950 mm (76.8 in)
Overall Width: 770 mm (33.3 in)
Overall Height: 1 065 mm (41.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 290 mm (50.8 in)
Dry Weight: 129 kg (283 lbs)
Engine: Air-cooled (RAM-air) 184 cc parallel twin 2-stroke. 21 hp (15.7 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 20.6 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 500 rpm.
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1976 Suzuki year code: A
The side panels were now (unpainted) Black. 1976 GT185 color options: Maui Blue Metallic (797), California Ornage (00N), Joyful Maroon Metallic (00R), Marble Astarte Red (03H), Eaglet White (189)
Intitial frame number: GT185-45095
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 1976 Suzuki GT
185
Overall Length: 1 950 mm (76.8 in)
Overall Width: 770 mm (33.3 in)
Overall Height: 1 065 mm (41.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 290 mm (50.8 in)
Dry Weight: 129 kg (283 lbs)
Engine: Air-cooled (RAM-air) 184 cc parallel twin 2-stroke, piston valve. 21 hp (15.7 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 20.6 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 500 rpm. Electric and kick starter.
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1977 Suzuki year code: B
Don't pay too much attention to the differences in the numbers on this page. Other brochures show slightly different specifications, depending on the market the bikes were marketed on.
Intitial frame number: GT185-62276
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 1977 Suzuki GT
185
Overall Length: 1 950 mm (76.8 in)
Overall Width: 770 mm (33.3 in)
Overall Height: 1 065 mm (41.9 in)
Wheelbase: 1 290 mm (50.8 in)
Dry Weight: 129 kg (283 lbs)
Engine: Air-cooled (RAM-air) 184 cc parallel twin 2-stroke, piston valve. 21 hp (15.7 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 20.6 Nm (2.1 kg-m) @ 6 500 rpm
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1978 Suzuki year code: C
The last model year for the GT185. A sister model called GT185E
with alloy wheels was launched beside the GT185. The model names
were called RG185 and RG185E in Japan in 1978, the only year the
model was manufactured.
The Japanese models have, to my knowledge, slightly different specifications. The Japanese models often are slighty lower and have shorter wheelbase than the European and American models.
The 1978 Suzuki GT185C color options: Eaglet White (189), Straight Blue (03J), Marble Straight Red (05J)
The model was replaced by a 196cc GT200 (also called X-5) in 1979.
Intitial frame number (GT185): GT185-70407
Intitial frame number (GT185E): GT185-500001
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1978 Suzuki GT185,
Eaglet White (189)
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