Suzuki T200
1967 Suzuki T200
ManufacturerSuzuki
Also calledSuzuki Invader
Suzuki X5
Production1967-1971
ClassStandard
Engine196 cc (12.0 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke parallel twin
Bore / stroke50 mm × 50 mm (2.0 in × 2.0 in)
Compression ratio7:1
Top speed85 mph (137 km/h)
Power23 bhp (17 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
TransmissionMultiplate wet clutch, 5 speed
Frame typeDuplex cradle
SuspensionFront: telescopic forks
Rear: swinging arm
BrakesFront: 160 mm (6.3 in) 2ls drum
Rear: 150 mm (5.9 in) drum
TyresFront: 275x18
Rear: 275x18
Wheelbase1,270 mm (50 in)
Weight120 kg (260 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal)
Footnotes / references
[1][2][3][4][5][6]

The Suzuki T200, also known as the Suzuki Invader and the X5 in the US is a 196 cc (12.0 cu in), two-stroke, twin-cylinder motorcycle produced by the Japanese Suzuki company between 1967 and 1971. The model was a scaled down version of the Suzuki T20.[7]

Technical details

Engine and transmission

The T200's engine was a scaled down version of the T20's unit.[2] The 180° piston ported two stroke twin was of unit construction and had alloy head and alloy barrels with cast iron liners. The T200's bore and stroke were 50 mm × 50 mm (2.0 in × 2.0 in) giving a displacement of 196 cc (12.0 cu in). The engine had a compression of 7:1. Claimed power output was 23 bhp (17 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, giving the machine a top speed of 85 mph (137 km/h).[1]

Fuel was delivered by twin 22 mm Mikuni carburettors.[6] The engine was lubricated by an improved version of the Suzuki Posi Force system which injected oil to the main bearings, conrod journals and cylinder bores.[1]

Primary drive was by helical gears to a multi-plate wet clutch and five speed gearbox. Chain drive took power to the rear wheel.[1]

Cycle parts

The duplex cradle frame was based on that of the T20 but was stiffer, leading to better handling.[2] Rear suspension was by swinging arm with twin shock absorbers. At the front telescopic forks were used. Brakes were drums front and rear, the front being an effective 2ls item.[1]

TC200

Suzuki also produced a 'Street Scramber' version of the bike, the TC200 Stingray. The machine had high level exhausts, one each side of the bike.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Loucks, Zack (November 1968). "1969 Suzuki T200 road test". Motorcycle Sport. Retrieved 25 September 2021 – via Ye Olde Cycle Shoppe.
  2. 1 2 3 Hewitt, Sam (21 December 2016). "Downsized to perfection – Suzuki's punchy T200 twin - Old Bike Mart". www.oldbikemart.co.uk. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  3. ↑ "Suzuki T200/X5 Invader". www.suzukicycles.org. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  4. ↑ "Suzuki X-5". Cycle World. May 1967. Retrieved 25 September 2021 – via www.suzukicycles.org.
  5. ↑ "SUZUKI T 250 INVADER specs - 1967, 1968". autoevolution. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  6. 1 2 "Suzuki T 200 Invader (1967-68) technical specifications". MotoData. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  7. ↑ "Unused since restoration,c.1968 Suzuki 196cc T200 Invader Engine no. T200-25936". Bonhams. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "Suzuki TC200 model history". www.suzukicycles.org. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
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