First of all lets talk about.. specifications
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Overall length : 1865 mm
Overall width : 725 mm
Overall height : 1050 mm
Ground Clearance : 156 mm
Wheel base : 1208 mm
Dry mass (without fuel) : 104 Kg
Pay load : 130 Kg CHASSIS
ENGINE
Type : 2 stroke, air cooled
Intake system : Reed value
Bore : 52.5 mm
Stroke : 50.0 mm
Piston displacement : 108.2 cc
Gradability : 1 in 1.9(28)
Carburettor : UCAL Mikuni VM 20 SS
Air cleaner : Polyurethene foam element
Starting system : Primary Kick
Lubrication system : Suzuki ’’CCI’’
Compression ratio : 7.0:1
CHASSIS
Front suspension : Telescopic, oil damped
Rear suspension : Swinging arm, hydraulic shock absorber with coaxial springs.
Steering angle : 42°
Castor : 63° 00’
Trail : 74 mm
Turning radius : 1.8 m
Brake internal expanding diametre
Front 130 mm
Rear 130 mm
PERFORMANCE
Maximum horsepower @8500 rpm : 10.3 KW(14 BHP)
Max speed Top gear (4th gear) : Around 105 km/hr(Solo)
Max torque : 11.4 Nm at 5500 rpm
Acceleration (0-60 Km/hr) : 5.9 seconds
Cruise speed for optimal fuel efficiency : 45 Km/hr
FUEL AND OIL CAPACITIES
Fuel tank including reserve : 12.0 Litres
Reserve fuel : 2.0 Litres
Engine oil tank including reserve : 1.3 Litres
Reserve engine oil : 0.1 Litre
Front fork oil : 160 ± 3 ml each side
Transmission Oil : 900 ml (approx)
TRANSMISSION
Clutch : Wet multi-plate type
Transmission : 4 speed constant mesh
Gear shift pattern : All down, heel-toe shift
Primary Reduction : 3.4(51 / 16)
Final Reduction : 3.385(44 / 13)
Gear Ratios
1st Gear 3.083(37 / 12)
2nd Gear 1.867(28 / 15)
3rd Gear 1.278(23 / 18)
Top Gear 0.954(21 / 22)
Drive Chain ½’’ 5/16’’
Links 112 links
TYRE DATA
Front : Size 2.50 x 18’’
Rear : 2.75 x 18’’
Tyre Pressures to maintain
Solo riding Dual Riding
Front Tyre 1.75 kg/cm2 (24 psi) 1.75 kg/cm2 (24 psi)
Rear Tyre 2.00kg/cm2 (28 psi) 2.25 kg/cm2 (32psi)
ELECTRICAL
System : DC type
Ignition type : PEI (Electronic)
Ignition timing : 17° ± 1° B.T.D.C. @8000 RPM
Spark Plug : NGK-BP8HS
Battery : 12V 2.5 AH / 15 hr
Generator : Flywheel Magneto 60 W
Fuse : 10 A
Lights
Headlight : 12V 35/35W
City light : 12V 3.4W
Tail/brake light : 12V 5W/10W
Turn signal light : 12V 10W
Panel Indicator Lights
Speedometer light : 12V 3.4W
High beam indicator light : 12V 1.7W
Oil Level warning light : 12V 3.4W
Turn signal Indicator light : 12V 3.4W
Neutral Indicator Light : 12V 3.4W
First of all I would like to mention that the 2 strokes can (in theory) produce twice the power of a 4 stroke for the same sized engine (same cubic capacity) and the same revs. So I will not compare Shogun with any other bikes because it is an advantage over other 4-strokes. I am just here to elucidate what I know about 2 Strokes and it should lead you all to a decision “To Buy or not to Buy”.
To be honest I have never liked Shogun (because of looks) & partly may be because I own a RX 100 & I had RD 350 (However, I sold her coz her drinking habits were causing heartburns to me). Not to mention, Shogun has a huge power plant.. producing 14 BHP / 10.3 KW. Actually, it’s the look of Shogun, that don’t impress me much.
Actually, the combination of lightweight and twice the power gives two-stroke engines a great power-to-weight ratio compared to many four-stroke engine designs. That is why I agree with most of my friends (who have written reviews on Shogun or RX100), that no bike can be compared to Shogun’s/RX 100’s.
I remember the first time I tried my hands on Shogun. I experienced a nice wheelie that time. One more thing I would like to mention, that you can modify 2-stroke engine to produce more power. The reason being, it needs only one revolution of the crankshaft to indicate a new ignition. Additionally, the piston has at the same time the function of a valve, which saves many mobile parts: The two-stroke engine consists of only three mobile parts: Piston, connecting rod and crankshaft.
However, beside the awesome performance, there lie increasing difficulties with the environment. The fuel mixture of the two-stroke engine often gets shifted with a certain quantity of oil because of the necessary lubrication. Unfortunately the oil gets burnt partly, too, and harmful gases are expulsed by the engine. Due to new norms coming into play we lost the Power Monsters Shogun & RX 100.
Last Tip for all the guys (& girls for that matter of fact) who owns 2 Stroke bike:
The lack of a dedicated lubrication helps the parts of a two-stroke engine wear-out faster. Because a Two-stroke engine require a mix of oil with the Petrol to lubricate the crankshaft, connecting rod and cylinder walls, so never throttle your Shogun without 2-T oil. It’s the main source of Power & not to mention.... Performance.
Enjo’y Riding...
Love, Peace, Empathy!!!!
Stan