1982 Suzuki ZR50 X1

[johnakay]

never heard let alone seen one till now on google.
just had a customer wanting a grab rail.
have any of you seen one of these?
smart little bike.

[Madbuffalo]

Sort of, I had Yamaha's version as my first bike, a 1983 Yamaha RX50 Special. Apparently they were given to shops to raffle off as a promo for the new 'full-size' Specials. It was my daily ride for a summer and averaged 100mpg. I even used it for a 700 mile road trip right before selling. Miss that little bike.

[Craig380]

My mate Mike had one from new. Sweet-looking little thing, intended to fit the X5 & X7 family lineage.

Of course, the UK ones were restricted to 30mph so it was utterly gutless ...

[Suzsmokeyallan]

Theres also an X3 100cc and an X4 125cc model, and if you know your engines well you can easily identify its the GP100 disc valve motor in the X3. See the photo at the bottom of this message showing the X3 model made in the Philippines.

The following information is taken from Jarmo Haapamakis Suzuki website


Suzuki X-3 (SU-1C)
I have put some Suzuki X 3 info on this page. The page is still under construction. I would be grateful of any contributions — sales brochures, magazine ads, magazine articles, pictures, specs, facts, corrections etc. Please scan the material in JPEG format (large enough that all the details are visible) and send them to me. Please tell me the source and the publication date if possible. If you send me pictures of your own bike, please follow these instructions.

Suzuki 2001More Suzuki models from 2001
2001 Suzuki year code: K1
The X-3, today assembled in the Philippines, is based on the GP100U from 1978, being another low cost, economy version of the Suzuki two-stroke singles When compared to the cheapest Philippine Suzuki model, the X120, the X-3 is a more modern design than its ”big brother” (altghough the X120 has a larger engine, the X-3 is a bit larger dimensioned bike). Both models have drum brakes but the X-3 has steel tube frame (made in the Philippines) and casting at the steering head. The engine is also more modern with a 5-speed gear box with a rotary valve to control the intake.

There's also a 123cc model, X-4, with a 6 mm larger bore, 13,5 hp power output and 1,58 kg-m torque available in the Philippines but with a similar frame.
Suzuki X3 GT-350 '71 Japan modelX-3 2001
Overall Length: 1 900 mm (74.8 in)
Overall Width: 750 mm (29.5 in)
Overall Height: 1 045 mm (41.1 in)
Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in)
Wheelbase: 1 225 mm (48.2 in)
Dry Weight: 89 kg (196 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled 98 cc single cylinder rotary valve 2-stroke. 11 hp/ 8.500 rpm, 1,04 kg-m/ 8.000 rpm.



2001 Suzuki X-3 (SU-01C) specifications (Suzuki Philippines)
Engine Type: Air-cooled single cylinder rotary valve 2-stroke
Cylinder Volume: 98 cc
Bore x Stroke: 50,0 x 50,0 mm
Compression Ratio:
Maximum power output: 11 hp/ 8.500 rpm
Maximum torque: 1,04 kg-m/ 8.000 rpm
Lubrication system: Suzuki CCI
Overall length: 1 900 mm (74.8 in.)
Overall width: 750 mm (29.5 in.)
Overall height: 1 045 mm (41.1 in.)
Wheelbase: 1 225 mm (48.2 in.)
Seat Height: 770 mm (30.3 in.)
Ground Clearance:
Dry Weight: 89 kg (196 lbs)
Clutch type: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission type: 5-speed constant mesh
Gearshift pattern: 1-down, 4-up
Starting System: Primary kick
Sprockets: 13 teeth front sprocket, 45 teeth rear sprocket
Ignition type: Suzuki Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI)
Frame type: Tubal steel cradle
Front suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil dampened
Rear suspension: Swing arm, oil dampened, spring 5-way adjustable
Front tire size: 2.50-18-4PR
Rear tire size: 2.75-17-4 PR
Front brake: Internal expanding
Rear brake: Internal expanding
Fuel tank capacity: 9,8 liter incl. reserve
Colors: Black, Red, Metallic Silver

[johnakay]

good info Alan.
I keep forgetting that Suzuki site.
to be truthful I could never understand why Suzuki made tiddlers that are so close to each others.
50cc,90cc,100cc,125cc,150cc,185cc,then 200cc so close to the 250cc.....
no doubt there'll be more.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

John you missed some models, so lets recap the mass of small bikes up to 250cc from around the early 70s to early 80s.
The A series, disc valve engines and within this lot are some AC, AS, ASS and AP models.

A50
A70
A80
A90
A95
A100

The B series, a piston port engine used for a basic commuter bike. These sold very well in the UK

B100 and 100P also known as the "BL00P" in the UK
B120 and 120P

The RV series, basically a TS50, TS 90 and a TS125 engine in a different state of tune. Also known as the "Van Van" in some markets including Japan.

RV 50
RV 90
RV 125

The U series, same disc valve engines as the A series but with 3 speed auto clutch added

U50
U70

The FR series, replaced the U series, updated version of the earlier disc valve engine, still disc valved and retaining an auto clutch

FR50
FR70

The TS/TC series, up to the 100cc were disc valve engines, the rest were piston port with case reed when it was fitted. TC models had dual range four x 2 transmission

TS 50
TS 75 similar engine used in the TM 75
TS 90
TC 90
TS 100
TC 100
TS 125
TC 125
TS 185
TC 185
TS 250

GT series, some bikes shared engines, for example the GT100 engine was basically the TS100 engine.

GT 50, same engine used in the OR 50 mini Chopper
GT 75
GT 100
GT 125
GT 185
GT 200 X5
GT 250 and later GT250 X7

Dont forget, most GTs were called RGs in Japan and certain other markets by the late 70s. Different paint schemes and features were what distinguished an RG from a GT. This range of bikes has nothing in common with the RGV or the Gamma models.

I know there are many other lesser known models and I've missed a few, but this covers the majority of the ones that were made in Japan.
The range was quite extensive back then and a bit too much, BUT today its too small and lacks the required models it should have.

[johnakay]

didn't realize that there were that many