The Suzuki T10 is a ,

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, twin-cylinder motorcycle produced by the Japanese

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company between 1962 and 1967. The model was based on the earlier Colleda TT and had an improved frame. It was marketed as the ''El Camino'' in the US and was Suzuki's first twin the be sold in America.

Technical details

Engine and transmission

The engine of the T10 was a development of the earlier Colleda TT, which had been introduced in 1956. The 180° piston ported two stroke twin was of

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and had cast iron

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and an alloy

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. Bore and

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were and the claimed power output was @ 7,000 rpm.

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was by twin coils with points mounted on the end of the

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. Power to the 12v battery was supplied by a flywheel generator and the machine was fitted with an electric start. Fuel was delivered by twin 20 mm Mikuni

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. Primary drive was by helical gears to a multi-plate wet clutch. The four speed sequential gearbox used a 'rotating shift' mechanism; 'changing up' from top (4th) gear took the gearbox back to neutral. This was intended to reduce footwork when riding in traffic.

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took power to the rear wheel and the

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was fully enclosed to protect it from road dirt.

Cycle parts

A new frame was designed for the T10 which was of a

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beam design. The engine hung from the beam with no frame parts coming down in front of the engine. Rear suspension was by swinging arm with twin

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s. At the front

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s were used. Brakes were

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front and rear, the front being operated by

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and the rear by

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. The spoked wheels were both fitted with 300 x 17 tyres. A petrol tank was fitted, which had a clear plastic pipe running up the front to show the fuel level, and a dual seat.

References

External links

* {{Suzuki T & GT series timeline, state=autocollapse T10 Motorcycles introduced in 1962 Two-stroke motorcycles Motorcycles powered by straight-twin engines