.jpg) Suzuki T350 in racing trim | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Also called | Suzuki Rebel |
| Production | 1969-1972 |
| Predecessor | Suzuki T305 |
| Successor | Suzuki GT380 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 315 cc (19.2 cu in)air-cooledtwo-strokeparallel twin |
| Bore /stroke | 61 mm × 54 mm (2.4 in × 2.1 in) |
| Compression ratio | 6.7:1 |
| Top speed | 95 mph (153 km/h) |
| Power | 39 bhp (29 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Transmission | Multiplatewet clutch, 6 speed |
| Frame type | Duplex cradle |
| Suspension | Front:telescopic forks Rear:swinging arm |
| Brakes | Front: 180 mm (7.1 in)2ls drum Rear: 180 mm (7.1 in)drum |
| Tyres | Front: 300x18 Rear: 325x18 |
| Wheelbase | 1,295 mm (51.0 in) |
| Weight | 147 kg (324 lb) (dry) |
| Footnotes / references [1][2][3] | |
TheSuzuki T350, also known as theSuzuki Rebel is a 315 cc (19.2 cu in),two-stroke,twin-cylinder motorcycle produced by the JapaneseSuzuki company between 1969 and 1972. The model was basedT305 and used an enlarged version of the T305 engine, which itself was an enlargement of theT20 unit. It was the fastest production 350 at the time.[3] In 1972 a T350 was overall winner of the AustralianCastrol Six Hour Production race atAmaroo Park but was subsequently disqualified but the same bike won the 500cc class in 1973.[4] The model was dropped when theT380triple was introduced in 1972.
The T350's engine was an enlargement of the unit used in the T305, which had been introduced in 1968. The 180°piston ported two stroke twin was ofunit construction and had alloyhead and alloybarrels with cast iron liners. The T305'sbore was increased 2mm to 62 mm (2.4 in) whilst thestroke remained at 54 mm (2.1 in) giving a displacement of 315 cc (19.2 cu in). The engine had a compression ratio of 6.9:1.[1] From the 1971 model year T350R,[citation needed] finning on the cylinder head was diagonal to direct air over the combustion chambers.[5] Claimed power output was 39 bhp (29 kW) @ 7,500 rpm,[1][2][3] giving the machine a top speed of 95 mph (153 km/h).[1]
Fuel was delivered by twin 32 mmMikunicarburettors and engine was lubricated by the SuzukiPosi Force system which injected oil to the inlet ports and outer main andconrod journals.[1]The centre main bearings were lubricated by the gearbox oil.Primary drive was by helical gears to amulti-plate wet clutch and six speed gearbox.Chain drive took power to the rear wheel.[1]
Theduplex cradle frame of the T305 was retained. Rear suspension was byswinging arm with twinshock absorbers. At the fronttelescopic forks were used. Brakes weredrums front and rear, the front being a 2ls item.[1]
The model was marketed in the Japanese domestic market as the GT350 in 1971. To meet Japanese legislation, the power was reduced to 33.5 bhp (25.0 kW).[2][6]