Suzuki RG80E (X3)
1981—1983

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Suzuki RG80E was a short-lived motorcyle model. As far as I know, it was only manufactured between 1981 and 1983. The 79cc 2-stroke 1-cylinder street bike TS-80 was introduced for the Japanese home market in March 1981. The model remained unchanged and was continued in 1983. In some countries (at least in West Germany), the model was marketed as Suzuki X3. The same engine was used in other Suzuki models, the GN80/GT80L and the TS80/TS80ER, a 79 cm³ 2-stroke single cylinder power reed valve engine that combines an impressive maximum horsepower of 10 PS (the domestic Japanese version) with easy-to-handle flat torque characteristics. This engine features an aluminum cylinder and cylinder head for improved heat dissipation, enabling ideal performance for long runs and other tough riding conditions. User-friendliness is also enhanced by the adoption of the maintenance-free Pointless Electronic Ignition (PEI) system and a primary kickstarter. This model also features a large rectangular headlight, rear carrier, and star-shaped cast alloy wheels. The cruiser style GN80E also debuted at the same time.

1981 Suzuki year code: X

The Suzuki RG80E was marketed as Suzuki X-3 in Europe. Here's a picture from a West-German brochure. The German version delivered 6 hp (4.4 kW), not 10 hp like the domestic version of the Japanese bike.

1981 Suzuki Suzuki RG 80 E / X-3 Overall Length: 1 965 mm (77.4 in) Overall Width: 740 mm (29.1 in) Overall Height: 1 045 mm (41.1 in) Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in) Ground Clearance: 170 mm (6.7 in) Wheelbase: 1 225 mm (48.2 in) Dry Weight: 86.4 kg (190 lbs) Engine: Air-cooled 79 cc single-cylinder 2-stroke. 10 hp (7.4 kW) @ 8 500 rpm, 8.73 Nm (0.89 kg-m) @ 8 000 rpm Here's even larger picture.

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Sources: Suzuki Motor Company, sonnengelber.de

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