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Suzuki A 100 Two Stroke - [1966]
This edition of the Suzuki A 100 Two Stroke is the 4 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1966. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1966 Norton Dunstall 750 and the 1967 Suzuki T 125 Two Stroke.This particular Suzuki A 100 has a 98cc Air cooled, Four stroke, Single-Cylinder Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Unknown.
An alternative Single-Cylinder engine, Scooter style motorbike includes the Honda AF24 Giorno - [2015]
The 1966 A 100 shares its Single-Cylinder engine and Scooter style configuration with the likes of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2024 Honda NT 1100 Manual. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the A 100's Scooter style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno | 2015cc.2024 Honda SH 125 I | 2024cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki A 100 Two Stroke in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1966 Suzuki A 100 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 98cc 7 valve Single-Cylinder 1 cylinder engine produces 9.5 bhp (7 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2024 Suzuki GSX-R 125 EFI [15 bhp (11 kW) @ 10000 rpm].
The Piston Port Four stroke unit throws out torque of 6.8 lb-ft (9.3 Nm) @ 6500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki A 100 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1975 Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1966 Suzuki A 100 Two Stroke.
The 1966 Suzuki A 100 Two Stroke has a Power to weight ratio of 92.2 bhp per ton and 66.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1966 A 100 competing with the 1975 Honda XL 175 Single Cylinder [116.6 bhp\ton] and the 2021 Honda CB 125 R [116.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki A 100 generating around 66.6 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2006 Yamaha XVS 250 Dragstar [91.6 lb-ft per ton] and the 2004 Yamaha XVS 250 DragStar [91.6 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 40.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 41.0 secs, this makes the Suzuki A 100 Two Stroke similar in acceleration to the 2021 Honda CB 125 F (40.4 secs) and the 1982 Honda XR 200 R (40.4 secs). This Suzuki A 100 Two Stroke also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1966 Suzuki A 100 Two Stroke and the 1972 Honda CB 125 4v
When talking about the performance of the 1966 Suzuki A 100 Two Stroke on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1972 Honda CB 125 4v (0 secs) and the 2011 Kawasaki W 800 Cafe Style (0 secs).
The 1966 version of the Suzuki A 100 Two Stroke has a maximum speed of 65mph.
Top Speed of the 1966 A 100 equals the 2020 Yamaha XT 250 Single
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1966 Suzuki A 100 Two Stroke then how about a 2020 Yamaha XT 250 Single (76 mph) and the 2018 Yamaha XT 250 Single (76 mph).
