1982 Suzuki RS175
Specifications, manuals and workshop reference information.
Note: Specs are compiled from factory data, manuals and owner feedback. Bikes vary — if yours is different, jump into the forum and share it.
General Specifications
| Engine Type | Two-stroke cycle, air cooled, piston reed valve |
| Displacement | 172 cc |
| Bore × Stroke | 62.0 × 57.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.8 : 1 |
| Maximum Power | Not specified |
| Maximum Torque | Not specified |
| Carburetor | Mikuni VM30SS |
| Lubrication | Fuel / oil premix |
| Fuel Mix Ratio | 20 : 1 |
| Ignition | Suzuki PEI (Pointless Electronic Ignition) |
| Spark Plug | NGK B9ES |
| Spark Plug Gap | Not specified |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Primary Reduction | 2.761 (58 / 21) |
| Final Reduction | 3.833 (46 / 12) |
| Overall Reduction | Not specified |
Dimensions
| Overall Length | 2110 mm |
| Overall Width | 850 mm |
| Overall Height | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 6.0 L |
Chassis
| Frame Type | Single cradle steel frame |
| Caster Angle | 60° |
| Trail | 125 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm, gas/oil damped, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Suspension Travel | Not specified |
| Rear Suspension Travel | Not specified |
Brakes & Wheels
| Front Tire | 3.00-21-4PR |
| Rear Tire | 4.10-18-4PR |
| Front Brake | Internal expanding drum |
| Rear Brake | Internal expanding drum |
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