Sportbikes
1983Suzuki XN 85D Turbo
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The 1983 Suzuki XN 85D Turbo is a Japanese sports bike powered by a 673cc air-cooled inline four making 85 hp and 76.4 Nm. It weighs 218 kg dry and has a 5-speed gearbox and a 20-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 673.0 ccm
- Engine
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 218.0 kg
- Seat height
- 762 mm
- Power
- 85.0 HP (62.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sport bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A sport bike from Suzuki, built around a 673cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →77
out of 100Good
The Suzuki XN 85D Turbo passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 89.4% of the time, 6.1 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 77% of models.
Bikes first registered in 1983 have 49 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.
89.4%Passed first time
7.6%Failed outright
3.0%Fixed during test
33,000Typical miles
132Tests
Against its rivals · ranks 1 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suzuki XN 85D Turbo | 77 Good | 132 |
| 2 | Suzuki GS 650 G Katana | 58 Average | 116 |
| 3 | Suzuki GSX-R750 | 47 Average | 145,807 |
| 4 | Suzuki GSX 750 S Katana | 46 Average | 181 |
| 5 | Kawasaki Z750 | 44 Average | 12,545 |
| 6 | Honda CBX 550 F 2 | 36 Below average | 190 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 673.0 ccm
- Power
- 85.0 HP (62.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM
- Torque
- 76.4 Nm (7.8 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
- Engine type
- In-line four, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.3899 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 62.0 x 55.8 mm
- Compression
- 7.4:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Transistorize
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multi-plate
Performance
- Top speed
- 206.0 km/h (128.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1486 mm
- Seat height
- 762 mm
- Dry weight
- 218.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 250.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 20.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 37mm Kayaba shocks, adjustments for spring preload, anti-dive
- Rear suspension
- Suzuki Full Floater, one Kayaba damper, 1 adjustment for spring preload
- Front wheel travel
- 150 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 106 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- 2 x 290mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 290 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 265mm disc, 1 piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 265 mm
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 673 cc | 673 cc | 673 cc |
| Dry weight | 218 kg | 218 kg | 218 kg |
| Seat height | 762 mm | 762 mm | 762 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L | 20 L | 20 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Suzuki XN 85D Turbo?
The 1983 Suzuki XN 85D Turbo has a Capacity of 673.0 ccm (41.07 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Suzuki XN 85D Turbo have?
The 1983 Suzuki XN 85D Turbo has a Power of 85.0 HP (62.0 kW) @ 8000 RPM.
How many gears does the Suzuki XN 85D Turbo have?
The 1983 Suzuki XN 85D Turbo has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Suzuki XN 85D Turbo?
The 1983 Suzuki XN 85D Turbo has a Torque of 76.4 Nm (7.8 kgf-m or 56.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.
How much does the Suzuki XN 85D Turbo weigh?
The 1983 Suzuki XN 85D Turbo has a Dry weight of 218.0 kg (480.6 pounds).
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