Suzuki CS

The Suzuki CS is a series of scooters/mopeds that were produced between 1982 and 1988 by the Suzuki Motor Corporation in Japan. The line-up consisted of three basic models, the CS50 (49cc two-stroke engine[1]), CS80 (79cc two-stroke[2]) and CS125 (125cc four-stroke[3]). The CS series were marketed as the 'Suzuki Gemma' in Asia, and the 'Suzuki Roadie' in the UK and Australasia. The CS series was also produced under licence and sold in continental Europe as the 'Puch Lido'.[4]

Suzuki CS50
1983 Suzuki CS50 DD, UK specification
ManufacturerSuzuki
Also calledSuzuki Gemma
Puch Lido
Suzuki Roadie
Production1982–1988
AssemblyJapan, Austria
ClassScooter
EngineNear vertical 49–79 cc (3.0–4.8 cu in) two-stroke, 125 cc (7.6 cu in) four-stroke, air-cooled single
Transmission3 speed, automatic with wet multi-plate centrifugal clutch
Frame typeStep through pressed steel monocoque underbone
SuspensionFront: Mono-fork, Trailing link, telescopic shock
Rear: Integrated engine/gearbox swingarm, telescopic shock
BrakesFront: drum
Rear: drum
Weight65–80 kg (143–176 lb) (dry)
Fuel consumption100 mpg‑imp (2.8 L/100 km; 83 mpg‑US)

Unusually, for this class of vehicle, all versions were equipped with a very reliable fully automatic three-speed gearbox, with the primary method of drive being a chain. The CS50 and CS80 are virtually mechanically identical, the main differences being a two-person seat, larger brakes (foot operated on rear) and larger headlight on CS80. The CS125 is almost entirely different and shares very few interchangeable parts.

The CS50 was available with kick-start only (6 volt electrics), and electric start and kick start (12 volt electrics).[5]

References
Notes
  1. Suzuki CS50 Service Manual. Suzuki Part Number: 99011-02121-01A, Printed 1981
  2. Suzuki CS80 Service Manual. Suzuki Part Number: 99500-10210-01E, Printed May 1981
  3. Suzuki CS125 Service Manual. Suzuki Part Number: 99500-31020-01E, Printed 1983
  4. Puch 1985". Oldiemofa. http://www.oldiemofa.de/html/body_puch_1985.html. Retrieved 2012-08-11
  5. Suzuki CS50 Service Manual, Supplement. Suzuki Part Number: 99011-02121-02A, Printed 1981
Bibliography
  • Churchill,Jeremy. Suzuki CS50 and 80 Roadie Owner's Workshop Manual. J H Haynes & Co Ltd (Mar 1984), ISBN 0856969419, p. 4
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