What were the specifications of Suzuki's 1968 50cc racer RP68?

In summary, Suzuki's 1968 50cc racer RP68 was a high-performance, two-stroke motorcycle designed for racing purposes. It featured a lightweight frame and a powerful engine with a displacement of 50cc. The bike had a top speed of over 100 km/h and was equipped with advanced technology such as a six-speed transmission and disc brakes. The RP68 was also known for its impressive handling and agility on the track, making it a popular choice among racers during its time. Overall, the specifications of the Suzuki 1968 50cc racer RP68 showcased the brand's commitment to innovation and dominance in the racing world.
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Hi everyone I'm Luth and I'm en engine enthusiast. I love, especially the phisic behind the 2 stroke petrol engines.
Hope to find people with my same interest and more knowledge on this topic!

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Welcome to PhysicsForums, Luth! Be sure to check out our Mechanical Engineering forum, where we discuss engines and vehicles frequently. :smile:
 
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Luth said:
Hi everyone I'm Luth and I'm en engine enthusiast. I love, especially the phisic behind the 2 stroke petrol engines.
Hope to find people with my same interest and more knowledge on this topic!

Luth
Welcome, Luth! :smile:
I also love 2-stroke engines in any shape and size.

You may know this, but just in case you don't and find some history interesting:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Kaaden

https://www.mcnews.com.au/1966-mz-re250-two-stroke-racer/

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2012/december/de1712-the-ernst-degner-story/

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Welcome, Luth! :smile:
I also love 2-stroke engines in any shape and size.

You may know this, but just in case you don't and find some history interesting:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Kaaden

https://www.mcnews.com.au/1966-mz-re250-two-stroke-racer/

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2012/december/de1712-the-ernst-degner-story/

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Hi, Lnewqban fantastic links! Yes we have a common interest! I love expecially small displacements! Look my post in mechanical engineering section about the strange 2 stroke turbo mistery!

But first take a look to this fantastic 3 Cyl.
Suzuki rp68 2 stroke! Can you imagine the sound?

Luth
 

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According to this website:
https://www.suzukicycles.org/history/history_04-race-1960-1967.shtml

FIM announced in 1967 that 50cc racing engines would be limited to single cylinder and six transmission speeds, to be followed a year later by twin cylinder and six-speed restrictions for 125s.

That's why Suzuki's 1968 year's 50cc racer RP68 never appeared on any race. It was an incredible machine with three cylinders and 19 horsepower. It was ready for racing already in 1967, just before the Japan Grand Prix in 1967 but Suzuki decided there was no point to race a new machine once and then put it in mothballs.

Suzuki RP 68
Engine type: Water-cooled 50 cc triple cylinder 2-stroke. 19 hp/ 20,000 rpm (380 bhp per liter), 170 kph.
Transmission: 14 speeds
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