Suzuki 50 GP racers

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1967 Suzuki RK67 50cc racer.jpg
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production1962-1968
Class 50 cc
Engine 2-stroke, air-cooled/liquid-cooled, single-cylinder/parallel-twin/inline-triple
Top speed145–176 km/h (90–109 mph)
Power 17.5 hp (13 kW) @ 17,300 rpm to 19 hp (14 kW) @ 20,000 rpm
Transmission 8/9/14-speed, chain final drive
Suspension Telescopic forks (front); swing arm with twin spring/shock absorbers (rear)
Brakes Twin leading-shoe drum (front & rear)
Tires 2.50-18 / 2.50-18
#8 1967 RK67 on display. Suzuki RK67.jpg
#8 1967 RK67 on display.

The Suzuki 50 GP racers were a series of 50cc racing motorcycles designed, developed, and built by Suzuki, to compete in the Grand Prix motorcycle racing world championship, between 1962 and 1968. [2] [3] [4]

References

  1. "Suzuki History - Suzuki racing models 1960—1967". www.suzukicycles.org.
  2. Hunter, Chris (July 3, 2010). "This Suzuki racing motorcycle has 14 gears". Bike EXIF.
  3. Staff, U. M. C. (December 6, 2009). "Suzuki Racing | Motorcycle Racing History".
  4. "Suzuki History - Suzuki racing models 1968—1975". www.suzukicycles.org.