Talk:Suzuki T series

Proposed move to Suzuki T series
The page needs to be moved to give the title context, also for similarity to existing pages such as Suzuki GS series. Brianhe (talk) 23:35, 22 March 2008 (UTC)

Top speeds of various models
T125-about 73-75mph actual(speedo reading about 85mph)from 4 different bikes T250- about 92mph actual (speedo reading about 100mph) from 2 different bikes T350- about 100 mph actual(speedo reading about 106mph) from 4 different bikes T500 -about 100 mph actual(speedo reading about 112 mph) All were well tuned bikes ridden on flat private roads and electronically timed.11 stone rider wearing leathers. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 222.152.198.167 (talk) 23:48, 13 September 2011 (UTC)

Comments on handling
Most of the T series had quick but stable handling with firm suspension.This together with huge ground clearance gave the bikes an enormous advantage as production racing machines in the 70s.The acception was the T500 series which were set up as a more sedate touring machine for motorways and highways.The handling was very slow but predictable which meant they were not well suited to high speed riding on twisty roads.Some folks have described the handling as ponderous after riding the smaller bikes.This was due to the ultra long swing arm which was introduced after criticism of pre production T500s by test riders. Some of these quick steering low mpg bikes seem to have got on the market in the early days. The T500 also had a lot more vibration than the smaller bikes which were especially smooth-particularly the T350(315cc)series. The brakes of the T250 and T350 with standard hard brown fibre linings could be called average but was transformed by fitting softer green metallic linings with diagonal grooves across the shoes. Bikes fitted with such brakes could easily out brake the latter (first generation)disc brake bikes such as the Yamaha RD350.At 60mph a T350 could stop in 17 metres which is phenomenal braking but it took some time for the brake to cool. Repeated stops would cook the clear coating on the alluminium brake drum to a nice tan colour so this set up was not suited to some short circuits. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 222.152.198.167 (talk) 00:07, 14 September 2011 (UTC)