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.

Suzuki LT125 Quadrunner
1983 Suzuki LT125D in the Suzuki History Museum.
ManufacturerSuzuki
Also calledSuzuki QuadRunner 125
Production1982–87
AssemblyToyokawa, Japan
ClassSubcompact ATV
Engine125 cc single-cylinder four-stroke
Power8.3 kW (11.1 hp) at 7000 rpm
Transmission5-speed semi-automatic with reverse
Tyres
  • 20x7-8 Dunlop AT221 (F)
  • 22x11-8 Dunlop AT221 (R)
Wheelbase41"
DimensionsL: 64"
W: 37"
H: 38.5"
1983 1984 1985 1986 1987
LT125D LT125E LT125F LT125G LT125H

References

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  1. ^ "Products History 1980s: Motorcycle". Global Suzuki. Archived from the original on 2 January 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  2. ^ "In The Beginning: The Evolution of the ATV". Rocky Mountain ATV MC. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  3. ^ Plaque for the 1983 Suzuki LT125D in the Suzuki History Museum
  4. ^ "History of the ATV". Speciality Vehicle Institute of America. Archived from the original on 16 March 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2014.