1980 Suzuki TS185
Frame no. JS1SG11A7B2101085

Collectors' Motorcycles and Motorcars at the Barber Museum|10 October 2020, 13:00 CDT|Birmingham, Barber Motorsports Museum

1980 Suzuki TS185
Frame no. JS1SG11A7B2101085

Previewing in Toronto, Ontario by Appointment. Please contact [email protected] for scheduling.

Like all the Japanese manufacturers, Suzuki recognised the importance of the North American 'off-road' market and began offering appropriate models in the mid-1960s. Its first efforts were modified roadsters but as development progressed Suzuki's street scramblers became more capable on the dirt. One of the most successful was the TS range of single-cylinder two-stroke trial bikes, which commenced in 1969 with the TS250, while the successor ER series shifted the focus even more towards off-road capability.

The TS series were the first Suzuki trail bikes sold on the mass market. They were successful because robust, reliable and performing well. Arguably, the best model was the TS185 because lighter than the 125 by a few lbs and nearly the power of the 250 but with a much more free revving motor.

The TS185 presented here belongs to a large collection of motorcycles located in the surrounds of Toronto. This classic two-stroke seems to be in good original condition. Since it has been stored for some time, it will need recommissioning before being able to go back on the trails.

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