Suzuki TS 185ER

Production years: 1983–2022
Brand: Suzuki

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Selected year: 2022

Technical specifications

Engine capacity: 183 cm³
Power: 18 hp (14 kW)
Wet weight: 102 kg
Seat height: 835 mm

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Overview

The Suzuki TS 185ER is a dual-sport motorcycle from the TS family, produced from 1983 to 2022. For 2022, it has a 183 cm³ air-cooled, two-stroke single producing 18 hp (14 kW) and weighs 102 kg wet.

Its 835 mm seat and 102 kg wet weight give it a relatively light overall package, while 255 mm of ground clearance is useful on uneven ground. The engine uses a carburetor and kick start, and the 7 L tank carries a limited amount of fuel; drum brakes are fitted at both ends.

Specifications

Engine

Bore x stroke: 64.0 x 57.0 mm
Engine capacity: 183 cm³
Compression ratio: 6.2:1
Cooling system: Air
Engine type: Single, two-stroke
Fuel system: Carburettor
Ignition: cdi, magneto
Starting: Kick

Performance and transmission

Power: 18 hp (14 kW)
Power weight ratio: 0.1794 HP/kg (wet)
Clutch: wet multiplate
Final drive: Chain
Gearbox: Manual 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual

Dimensions and weight

Fuel capacity: 7 L
Ground clearance: 255 mm
Overall height: 1,125 mm
Overall length: 2,160 mm
Overall width: 860 mm
Seat height: 835 mm
Wet weight: 102 kg
Wheelbase: 1,375 mm

Chassis and suspension

Frame: steel tubular
Front suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension: Swing arm, oil damped, spring preload

Brakes and wheels

Front brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tyre: 2.75-21
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear tyre: 4.10-18

Colours and equipment

Colours: Solid Special White

Model years

2015

Engine capacity: 183 cm³ → 182 cm³; Power: 18 hp (13 kW) → 18 hp (14 kW); Fuel capacity: 7.4 L → 7 L

2017

Engine capacity: 182 cm³ → 183 cm³; Power: 18 hp (14 kW) → 18 hp (14 kW)

Specification
Engine capacity	183 cm³	183 cm³	183 cm³	183 cm³	183 cm³	183 cm³
Power	18 hp (14 kW)	18 hp (14 kW)	18 hp (14 kW)	18 hp (14 kW)	18 hp (14 kW)	18 hp (14 kW)
Wet weight	102 kg	102 kg	102 kg	102 kg	102 kg	102 kg
Seat height	835 mm	835 mm	835 mm	835 mm	835 mm	835 mm
Fuel capacity	7 L	7 L	7 L	7 L	7 L	7 L

Pros and cons

Advantages

Light wet weight
At 102 kg wet, it should be easier to maneuver at low speed and when moving it by hand.
High ground clearance
The 255 mm clearance helps keep the motorcycle clear of ruts and other obstacles.

Things to consider

Kick start only
There is no electric starter, so starting requires using the kick lever.
Drum brakes front and rear
Both wheels use expanding drum brakes rather than disc brakes.
Tall seat
An 835 mm seat can make it harder for shorter riders to get both feet down at a stop.

Rider fit

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Seat height: 835 mmInseam 78.9 cm

Seat height: 835 mm

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Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.

Estimated ground reach

Balls of both feet likely down

You should reach on both sides, but probably not with your heels fully down.

Seat height

835 mm

Approx. loaded height

805 mm

Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.