(Above) We lost two of these tools from their mounting on the bike. but the
tool was handy. The 12 mm wrench snaps in place behind the number plate.
(Above) Two panels plus all this hardware stands between you and haHthe
air filter system (Below) We liked the self-locking cable adjusters.
Specifications
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Engine
...
Type
Displacement
Bore &. stroke
Compression
Carburetor
Air Cleaner
Ignition
Transmission
Single cylinder two stroke.
172cc.
:
62 x 57mm.
7.9:1.
Mikuni 34mm.
Oiled foam.
Suzuki "PEl".
"
6 speed.
Wheels and Brakes
Front
Rear
Tires
3.00 x 21 inches with drum brake.
4.10 x 18 inches with drum brake.
Bridgestone 4 ply rating. rim saver type.
Chasis
46
ing to slow (except for impact tests)
when the tires went flat. The rims
didn't get so much as a scratch on
them.
.,
The small and compact Suzuki
odometer resides behind the front
number plate and was consistantly
off one-tenth of a mile at each threemile speedo check. As different tires
will change the speedo error, this
isn't really a problem. The important
thing is that it was consistant and
could be relied upon.
We liked the PE for its confidenceinwiring sus~nsion, precise handling and ~ood motor. Compared .10_
these qualities, its shortcomings
seemed few and confined to the area
of adjustment. For the majority of
enduro riders, the Suzuki PEl75 and
its full complement of enduro goodies will be a great package for local
competition. For those select few that
seek the ultimate enduro weapon, the
PE will be an excellant base to stan
upon the ultimate task.
•
, (Editor's note: The model we tested
was a 1982 PE, but the '83 is a carryover model with only cosmetic
changes. The price listed is for a 1983
model.) • l
Front suspension
Telescopic forks with air caps and
10.6 in. of travel.
Rear suspension. . . . . . . . . . .. Full Floater system with 4 dampening
adjustments and 10.6 inches of travel.
Rake ................................•...................... 28°.
Trail
4.45 inches.
Dimensions
'
length
Height .. '
Wheel-base
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Ground Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Weight (dry)
Suggested retail price
85.8 inches.
50.2 inches.
53.1 inches.
34.1 inches.
12.0 inches.
229 Ibs.
$1.620.00
