1981 Suzuki PE175
Specifications and workshop reference information for the 1981 Suzuki PE175, including engine, chassis, service data and setup details.
Note: Specs are compiled from factory data, manuals and owner feedback. Bikes vary — if yours is different, jump into the forum and share it.
General Specifications
| Engine Type | 171cc air-cooled 2-stroke single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 171cc |
| Bore × Stroke | 62.0 mm × 57.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Maximum Power | Approx. 24 hp @ 7,500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Approx. 22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Carburetor | Mikuni VM32SS |
| Lubrication | Suzuki CCI oil injection |
| Fuel Mix Ratio | Oil injection system |
| Ignition | CDI magneto |
| Spark Plug | NGK B8ES |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.6 – 0.7 mm |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Primary Reduction | 3.181 |
| Final Reduction | 3.133 |
| Overall Reduction | Approx. 9.96 |
Dimensions
| Overall Length | 2,155 mm |
| Overall Width | 885 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,195 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,435 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 305 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 9.0 L |
Chassis
| Frame Type | Steel single cradle |
| Caster Angle | 28° |
| Trail | 115 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Full floater monoshock swingarm |
| Front Suspension Travel | 230 mm |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 210 mm |
Brakes & Wheels
| Front Tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.50-18 |
| Front Brake | Drum |
| Rear Brake | Drum |
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