Suzuki T10
A Suzuki T10 exhibited at the 2011 Paris Salon de la moto
ManufacturerSuzuki
Also calledEl Camino (US)
Production1962-1967
PredecessorSuzuki Colleda TT
SuccessorSuzuki T20
ClassStandard
Engine246 cc (15.0 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke parallel twin
Bore / stroke52 mm × 58 mm (2.0 in × 2.3 in)
Compression ratio6.3:1
Top speed140 km/h (87 mph) (Claimed)
Power21 bhp (16 kW) @ 7,000 rpm
TransmissionMultiplate wet clutch, 4 speed
Frame typePressed steel
SuspensionFront: telescopic forks
Rear: swinging arm
BrakesDrum brakes
Tyres300x17 front & rear
Wheelbase1,350 mm (53 in)
DimensionsL: 2,065 mm (81.3 in)
W: 800 mm (31 in)
H: 1,050 mm (41 in)
Weight140 kg (310 lb) (dry)
Fuel capacity10 L (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal)
Footnotes / references
[1][2]

The Suzuki T10 is a 246 cc (15.0 cu in), two-stroke, twin-cylinder motorcycle produced by the Japanese Suzuki company between 1962 and 1967. The model was based on the earlier Colleda TT and had an improved frame.[1] It was marketed as the El Camino in the US and was Suzuki's first twin the be sold in America.[3]

Technical details

Engine and transmission

The engine of the T10 was a development of the earlier Colleda TT, which had been introduced in 1956.[3] The 180° piston ported two stroke twin was of unit construction and had cast iron barrels and an alloy head.[4] Bore and stroke were 52 mm × 58 mm (2.0 in × 2.3 in) and the claimed power output was 21 bhp (16 kW) @ 7,000 rpm.[2][5]

Ignition was by twin coils with points mounted on the end of the crankshaft. Power to the 12v battery was supplied by a flywheel generator and the machine was fitted with an electric start.[4] Fuel was delivered by twin 20 mm Mikuni Carburettors.[2]

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. Chain drive took power to the rear wheel and the chain was fully enclosed to protect it from road dirt.[4]

Cycle parts

A new frame was designed for the T10 which was of a pressed steel 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 shock absorbers. At the front telescopic forks were used.[4]

Brakes were drums front and rear, the front being operated by cable and the rear by hydraulics.[4] The spoked wheels were both fitted with 300 x 17 tyres.[2]

A 10 L (2.2 imp gal; 2.6 US gal) petrol tank was fitted, which had a clear plastic pipe running up the front to show the fuel level, and a dual seat.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Suzuki T motorcycle models". www.suzukicycles.org. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Suzuki T10 sales brochure". Suzuki. 1964. Retrieved 15 September 2021 via www.suzukicycles.org.
  3. 1 2 Henshaw, Peter (2000). The Encyclopedia of Motorcycles: Suzuki-ZZR. Philadelphia: Chelsea House Publishers. p. 11. ISBN 978-0-7910-6057-5.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Suzuki El Camino". Cycle World. 1 October 1962. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. "Restored El Camino – 1963 Suzuki T10". Bike-urious. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
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