The Suzuki LT125 Quadrunner (also known as the Suzuki QuadRunner 125[1]) was an all-terrain vehicle produced by Suzuki and developed in Whanganui, New Zealand by Rod Coleman. When it was introduced alongside the ALT125 ATC in 1982, it was the first four-wheeled ATV on the market.[2] It had a pull start (no electric starter at all) 124 cc (7.57 cu in) engine, which had a claimed power output of 8.3 kW (11.1 hp) at 7,000 RPM.[3] The power was transmitted to the wheels via a 5-speed semi-automatic transmission with reverse.[4] Braking was accomplished via a single drum brake on the rear axle, with no front brakes. The LT125 also had no suspension front or rear, with all bump handling being accomplished by its low pressure tires.
 1983 Suzuki LT125D in the Suzuki History Museum. | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Also called | Suzuki QuadRunner 125 |
| Production | 1982–87 |
| Assembly | Toyokawa, Japan |
| Class | Subcompact ATV |
| Engine | 125 cc single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Power | 8.3 kW (11.1 hp) at 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed semi-automatic with reverse |
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| Wheelbase | 41" |
| Dimensions | L: 64" W: 37" H: 38.5" |
| 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT125D | LT125E | LT125F | LT125G | LT125H |
References
edit- ^ "Products History 1980s: Motorcycle". Global Suzuki. Archived from the original on 2 January 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ "In The Beginning: The Evolution of the ATV". Rocky Mountain ATV MC. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ Plaque for the 1983 Suzuki LT125D in the Suzuki History Museum
- ^ "History of the ATV". Speciality Vehicle Institute of America. Archived from the original on 16 March 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
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