Suzuki Satria 120
1997—2005

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1997 Suzuki year code: V

Suzuki's Satria has been in production for years and has gone through several generations. Launched in October 1997, the Satria 120S was built using the RG Sport 110 as its base. With an upright engine configuration, Suzuki equipped this motorbike with a 120 cc 2-stroke engine. The Satria 120S engine could produce up to 13.5 hp at 8,000 rpm with a 5-speed semi-automatic transmission. At the time, most underbone motorcycles on the market used horizontally mounted engines. Apart from its powerful engine, another advantage of the Satria at that time was its braking system, which used disc brakes for the front and rear. Meanwhile, most underbone motorbikes at that time still used drum brakes for the rear brakes. At the time, the Satria had the most distinctive appearance among underbone motorcycles in its class. Its chassis was boxy and the rear suspension used a monoshock. The Satria 120S was marketed until 1999. Color options: red, green, black

1997 Suzuki Satria 120 S flyer from Indonesia (single page). Click to enlarge. ”Pertama di Indonesia” (at least in Indonesia). I found this image in the Internet. I believe it's for the 1997 model of the Suzuki Satria 120S. Please let me know if it's for another, later model.

1997 Suzuki Satria 120 S Overall Length: 1 915 mm (75.4 in) Overall Width: 725 mm (28.5 in) Overall Height: 1 025 mm (40.4 in) Seat Height: 765 mm (30.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 255 mm (50.4 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 102.5 kg (226 lbs) Engine: Four stroke liquid-cooled 147 cc 1-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves. 6 speed transmission. 13 hp (9.56 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 12.75 Nm (1.30 kg-m) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1998 Suzuki year code: W

The Satria 120S wasn't very popular at the time. Fierce competition in the underbone motorcycle class prompted Suzuki to make improvements to the Satria. In 1998, Suzuki finally launched the Satria 120R. It used the same jet-cooled 2-stroke engine. However, this bike now uses a 6-speed gearbox and manual clutch, and its power output is also up 0.5 hp from the 120S. Color options: 1998 colors: Blue/White, Red/Silver, Black/Yellow, Black/Silver, Blue

1998 Suzuki Satria 120 R Overall Length: 1 915 mm (75.4 in) Overall Width: 725 mm (28.5 in) Overall Height: 1 025 mm (40.4 in) Seat Height: 765 mm (30.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 255 mm (50.4 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 100 kg (225 lbs) Engine: Four stroke liquid-cooled 147 cc 1-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves. 6 speed transmission. 13.5 hp (10.07 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 13.24 Nm (1.35 kg-m) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

1998 Suzuki Satria 120 R Overall Length: 1 915 mm (75.4 in) Overall Width: 725 mm (28.5 in) Overall Height: 1 025 mm (40.4 in) Seat Height: 765 mm (30.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 255 mm (50.4 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 100 kg (225 lbs) Engine: Four stroke liquid-cooled 147 cc 1-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves. 6 speed transmission. 13.5 hp (10.07 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 13.24 Nm (1.35 kg-m) @ 6 500 rpm Here's even larger picture.

2000 Suzuki year code: Y

In 2000, Suzuki refreshed the RU 120R. The Movistar livery, front and rear disc brakes, and spoke or racing rims further boosted the Satria's popularity.

2000 Suzuki Satria 120R, Telefonica Movistar Moto GP livery

2000 Suzuki Satria 120 R Movistar Overall Length: 1 915 mm (75.4 in) Overall Width: 725 mm (28.5 in) Overall Height: 1 025 mm (40.4 in) Seat Height: 765 mm (30.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 255 mm (50.4 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 100 kg (225 lbs) Engine: Four stroke liquid-cooled 147 cc 1-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves. 6 speed transmission. 13.5 hp (10.07 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 13.24 Nm (1.35 kg-m) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2000 Suzuki Satria 120 R Movistar Overall Length: 1 915 mm (75.4 in) Overall Width: 725 mm (28.5 in) Overall Height: 1 025 mm (40.4 in) Seat Height: 765 mm (30.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 255 mm (50.4 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 100 kg (225 lbs) Engine: Four stroke liquid-cooled 147 cc 1-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves. 6 speed transmission. 13.5 hp (10.07 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 13.24 Nm (1.35 kg-m) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2001 Suzuki year code: K1

2001 Suzuki Satria 120 R Overall Length: 1 915 mm (75.4 in) Overall Width: 725 mm (28.5 in) Overall Height: 1 025 mm (40.4 in) Seat Height: 765 mm (30.1 in) Wheelbase: 1 255 mm (50.4 in) Ground Clearance: 130 mm (5.1 in) Dry Weight: 100 kg (225 lbs) Engine: Four stroke liquid-cooled 147 cc 1-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves. 6 speed transmission. 13.5 hp (10.07 kW) @ 7 500 rpm, 13.24 Nm (1.35 kg-m) @ 6 500 rpm Click on the image for larger format.

2003 Suzuki year code: K3

2003 Suzuki Satria 120 R flyer from Indonesia (single page). Click to enlarge. ”Cengkeramannya Makin Dahsyat” (Its grip is becoming increasingly powerful). I don't know if the translation to English is correct, I don't speak Indonesian. I found this image in the Internet, I believe it's for the 2003 model of the Suzuki Satria 120R.

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