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]
 1967 Suzuki T200 | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Also called | Suzuki Invader Suzuki X5 |
| Production | 1967-1971 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 196 cc (12.0 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke parallel twin |
| Bore / stroke | 50 mm × 50 mm (2.0 in × 2.0 in) |
| Compression ratio | 7:1 |
| Top speed | 85 mph (137 km/h) |
| Power | 23 bhp (17 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Transmission | Multiplate wet clutch, 5 speed |
| Frame type | Duplex cradle |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: swinging arm |
| Brakes | Front: 160 mm (6.3 in) 2ls drum Rear: 150 mm (5.9 in) drum |
| Tyres | Front: 275x18 Rear: 275x18 |
| Wheelbase | 1,270 mm (50 in) |
| Weight | 120 kg (260 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 12 L (2.6 imp gal; 3.2 US gal) |
| Footnotes / references [1][2][3][4][5][6] | |
Technical details
editEngine and transmission
editThe 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
editThe 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
editSuzuki 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
edit- ^ a b c d e Loucks, Zack (November 1968). "1969 Suzuki T200 road test". Motorcycle Sport. Retrieved 25 September 2021 – via Ye Olde Cycle Shoppe.
- ^ a b c Hewitt, Sam (21 December 2016). "Downsized to perfection – Suzuki's punchy T200 twin - Old Bike Mart". www.oldbikemart.co.uk. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ "Suzuki T200/X5 Invader". www.suzukicycles.org. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ "Suzuki X-5". Cycle World. May 1967. Retrieved 25 September 2021 – via www.suzukicycles.org.
- ^ "SUZUKI T 250 INVADER specs - 1967, 1968". autoevolution. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ a b "Suzuki T 200 Invader (1967-68) technical specifications". MotoData. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ "Unused since restoration,c.1968 Suzuki 196cc T200 Invader Engine no. T200-25936". Bonhams. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ "Suzuki TC200 model history". www.suzukicycles.org. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
