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Suzuki TS 185 ER - [2000]
This edition of the Suzuki TS 185 ER is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2000. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 DOHC and the 2000 Honda CBR 900 RR Fireblade 929.This particular Suzuki TS 185 has a 183cc Air cooled, Four stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020]
The 2000 TS 185 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the TS 185's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder | 2020cc.1986 Kawasaki KDX 200 Single Cylinder | 1986cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki TS 185 ER in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
The 2000 Suzuki TS 185 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 183cc 5 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 18 bhp (13 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The Reed Valve Four stroke unit throws out torque of 13.6 lb-ft (18.5 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 TS 185 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1982 Yamaha XS 250 DOHC has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2000 Suzuki TS 185 ER.
The 2000 Suzuki TS 185 ER has a Power to weight ratio of 147.5 bhp per ton and 112.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2000 TS 185 competing with the 1982 Yamaha XS 250 DOHC [172.4 bhp\ton] and the 1984 Yamaha XS 250 DOHC [172.4 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 TS 185 generating around 112.2 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 1993 Kawasaki KLR 250 DOHC [137.2 lb-ft per ton] and the 2004 Kawasaki KLR 250 DOHC [137.2 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 25.1 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 25.6 secs, this makes the Suzuki TS 185 ER similar in acceleration to the 2015 Suzuki TS 185 ER (25.1 secs) and the 1998 Yamaha XVS 400 DragStar Classic (25.1 secs). This Suzuki TS 185 ER 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 2000 Suzuki TS 185 ER and the 2011 Norton Commando 961 SE
When talking about the performance of the 2000 Suzuki TS 185 ER 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 2011 Norton Commando 961 SE (0 secs) and the 1986 Honda CBR 400 R (0 secs).
The 2000 version of the Suzuki TS 185 ER has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 2000 TS 185 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2000 Suzuki TS 185 ER then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
