Suzuki PE175: history, specs, pictures
The Suzuki PE 175 was a two stroke, single cylinder, piston and reed valve Enduro motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1978. Max torque was 14.01 ft/lbs (19.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 24.0 HP (17.9 KW) @ 9500 RPM.
Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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Also called | PE 175 |
Production | 1978 |
Class | Enduro |
Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, piston and reed valve |
Bore / Stroke | 61.0mm x 61.0mm |
Compression ratio | 7.9:1 |
Horse Power | 24.0 HP (17.9 KW) @ 9500RPM |
Torque | 14.01 ft/lbs (19.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
Fuel system | Mikuni VM34SS carburetor |
Sparkplug | NGK B10EGV '83 , '84 NGK B10EGV '79-82 NGK B8EV '78 |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic pneumatic/coil spring, oil dampened Rear: Full-floating suspension system, swingarm, gas/oil damped, spring pre-load adjustable, damper 4-way adjustable |
Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 3.00-21 4PR |
Rear Tire | 4.00-18 4PR |
Wheelbase | 55.91 inches (1420 mm) |
Dimensions | L 82.72 inches (2101 mm) W 34.61 inches (879 mm) |
Weight | (dry), 107.0 kg (wet) |
Related | Suzuki PE250 Suzuki PE400 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
A 61.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 172.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00-21 4PR front tire and a 4.00-18 4PR rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic pneumatic/coil spring, oil dampened while the rear was equipped with a Full-floating suspension system, swingarm, gas/oil damped, spring pre-load adjustable, damper 4-way adjustable. The wheelbase was 55.91 inches (1420 mm) long.
The Suzuki PE175 is a small two-stroke enduro motorcycle made by Suzuki from 1978 to 1984.
1978 PE175C
- FRAME #: PE175-100001
- ENGINE #: PE175-100001
- ENGINE TYPE: ... 172cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: ... 405
- COLOR: Yellow
- Rear brake torque link
1979 PE175N
- FRAME #: PE175-107290
- ENGINE #: PE175-107298
- ENGINE TYPE: . . . 172cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: . . . 405
- COLOR: Yellow
- Quick change rear wheel
- Plastic tank
1980 PE175T
- FRAME #: PE175- 200030
- ENGINE #: PE175-200039
- ENGINE TYPE: 172cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 415
- COLOR: Yellow
- Three tone blue tank stripes under Suzuki decal
1981 PE175X
- V.I.N. #: JS1PG11A B 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: PE175-
- ENGINE TYPE: 172cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 415
- COLOR: Yellow
- White outlined Suzuki over three tone blue tank stripes
1982 PE175Z
- V.I.N. #: JS1PG12A C 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: PE175-
- ENGINE TYPE: 172cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 415
- COLOR: Yellow
- Full floater rear suspension
1983 PE175D
- V.I.N. #: JS1PG12A D 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: PE175-
- ENGINE TYPE: 172cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 415
- COLOR: Yellow
- Yellow lower forks
- Blue seat with yellow outlined PE
1984 PE175E
- V.I.N. #: JS1PG12A E 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: PE175-
- ENGINE TYPE: 172cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 415
- COLOR: Yellow
- Blue frame
- Blue fork boots
1978 - 1982 Suzuki PE 175
This was a great mix between a 125 and 250. These bikes were meant to be light like a 125 but with power characteristics more of a 250. At the time, the PE 175 was the most technologically advanced. It still had twin shocks until 1982, but regardless the bike outhandled the Yamaha IT 175 with it’s “Yamahop” rear suspension known to mysteriously kick out over roots and large bumps.