Suzuki TS 90 Honcho - [1972] Review and Comparison including Similar Bikes, Alternative Bikes, Performance Specs and Technical Information.
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Performance Review: Suzuki TS 90 Honcho - [1972]

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Suzuki TS 90 Honcho - [1972]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Edition: Suzuki TS 90 Honcho
  • Year: 1972 | Type: Off-Road
  • Engine: 89 cc (5.4 ci) 8 Valve
  • Engine Type: V-Twin | Cylinders: 1
  • Engine Stroke: Four | Valve Config: Rotary
  • Fuel Delivery: Carburettor
  • Cooling: Air | Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 5 speed | Manual
  • Drive: Chain
  • Wet Weight: 0 kgs (0 lbs)
  • Dry Weight: 89 kgs (196 lbs)
  • Power: 11 bhp (8 kW) @ 7500 rpm
  • Torque: 7.8 lb-ft (10.5 Nm) @ 7000 rpm
  • BHP Per Ton: 100.9 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 71.5 lb-ft
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 36.6 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 37.5 secs
  • Top Speed: 0 mph (0.0 kph)
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 0 secs @ 0 mph
  • Frame: Steel
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Suzuki TS 90 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Suzuki TS 90 Honcho is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1972. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1973 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV and the 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 Mach IV.This particular Suzuki TS 90 has a 89cc Air cooled, Four stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.

Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020] image

An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Single Cylinder - [2020]

The 1972 TS 90 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 250 Camo. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the TS 90's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2001 Kawasaki KDX 125 R KIPS | 2001cc.1999 Kawasaki KDX 125 R KIPS | 1999cc.

Power and Torque:

Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki TS 90 Honcho in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.

Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025] image

The 1972 Suzuki TS 90 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]

In terms of power the 89cc 8 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 11 bhp (8 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2024 Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 [18.4 bhp (13 kW) @ 10000 rpm].

The Rotary Four stroke unit throws out torque of 7.8 lb-ft (10.5 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki TS 90 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

Yamaha XT 250 Serow - [2006] image

The 2006 Yamaha XT 250 Serow has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1972 Suzuki TS 90 Honcho.

The 1972 Suzuki TS 90 Honcho has a Power to weight ratio of 100.9 bhp per ton and 71.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1972 TS 90 competing with the 2006 Yamaha XT 250 Serow [125.8 bhp\ton] and the 2010 Yamaha XT 250 Serow [125.8 bhp\ton].


Power to Weight(cont.):

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 90 generating around 71.5 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 1979 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder [96.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1979 Yamaha RS 200 Twin [96.4 lb-ft per ton].

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 36.6 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 37.5 secs, this makes the Suzuki TS 90 Honcho similar in acceleration to the 1970 Suzuki TS 90 Honcho (36.6 secs) and the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 125 Single Cylinder (37.0 secs). This Suzuki TS 90 Honcho 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).

Kawasaki KLE 400 DOHC - [1991] image

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1972 Suzuki TS 90 Honcho and the 1991 Kawasaki KLE 400 DOHC

When talking about the performance of the 1972 Suzuki TS 90 Honcho 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 1991 Kawasaki KLE 400 DOHC (0 secs) and the 1990 Suzuki GSX 250 F Across (0 secs).

Top Speed:

The 1972 version of the Suzuki TS 90 Honcho has a maximum speed of 0mph.

Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan - [2013] image

Top Speed of the 1972 TS 90 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 1972 Suzuki TS 90 Honcho then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).

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