Non Penton info: Suzuki PE's

[skiracer]

Does anyone have any first hand knowledge about a 1982 Suzuki PE 175?  I have an opportunity to get one that has had an extensive restoration.  I am looking to use it for CC events, enduros, and one or two hare scrambles. I need to downsize my cc's for the woods.  I just can't go as fast as the bike anymore.  I had a 79 KTM 175 a couple of years ago, and really enjoyed the ease of riding it compared to my 250.  Any input, positive or negative, would be great.

Regards, James

[Dwight Rudder]

Good bikes.  Hard to find parts.  Is this the single shock model ?  I had twin shock 1979 & 1980 PE175.   I also had the worlds only PE125 in 1981(concept bike developed from a 1980 RM125 and tranny parts, fenders, and subframe from a PE175, with a RM250 fuel tank).

If you can find them TS185 pistons will bore right in for a slight boost in displacement.

[JCHubbard]

James,

Here's some info (magazine tests and info) that I used when I had a PE 400. Hope this helps you with your decision.

http://cid-407d7ef0965d3991.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Pure%20Enduro/Magazines

http://cid-407d7ef0965d3991.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Pure%20Enduro

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/SuzukiPE/

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PEmotorcycles/

In the end, I liked the PE 250's over the 400...The 400 just had very odd handling traits. The 250's (I've ridden 1977-1980 250s)I've ridden had good power, neutral to fair handling. They were also reliable, and easy to modify for more power, if needed. Since I've never ridden a PE 175 I really can't comment on them.

John

JC Hubbard
2008 KTM 250 XC
1985 Husky WR 400 x 2
1983 Husqvarna WR 250
1979 Maico 250 GS
1978 Hercules 250 GS
1974.5 Penton MINT 400

[skiracer]

Thanks guys!  The bike has the single shock on the rear.  Any comments on the reliability of them?