Suzuki-pedia

Suzuki-pedia Tech Corner : Glossary a-z

Glossary

a-z

Search

Random


Glossary A-Z

ABS (Anti-lock braking system) Glossary term Tech Corner A video tutorial on motorcycle anti-lock braking systems. Bringing any vehicle to a halt on a... more...
BPF (Big Piston Frontfork) Glossary term The revolutionary new BPF design co-developed by Suzuki and Showa eliminates the internal cartridge... more...
Brake Caliper Glossary term The Brake Caliper is the component which houses the brake pads and pistons in... more...
Coil Spring suspension Glossary term Coil Spring Suspension refers to internal element of the suspension system that absorbs the shock.... more...
Compression ratio Glossary term The ratio of the piston cylinder chamber volume when the piston is at its full downward position... more...
Compression stroke Glossary term The part of the combustion cycle where the intake valve closes as the piston travels back up the... more...
Curb weight Glossary term Refers to the weight of a vehicle that is ready to drive. This weight includes all standard... more...
Displacement Glossary term The primary measurement for engine size. Displacement represents the theoretical volume of the... more...
DOHC (Double Over Head Camshafts) Glossary term Acronym for Double Overhead Camshafts; using two camshafts positioned over the valves, overhead... more...
Dry Sump Glossary term Dry Sump refers to the lubrication method of the engine. A dry sump system houses the reservoir... more...
ECU (Engine Control Unit) Glossary term Since the introduction of fuel injector technology and the removal of the traditional carburettor,... more...
Horsepower Glossary term The measure of the engine's ability to do work over time. One unit of horsepower is the power... more...
Inverted telescopic suspension Glossary term Inverted telescopic suspension uses tubes for the suspension with the suspension elements contained... more...
SCEM (Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material) Glossary term Suzuki Composite Electrochemical Material is a coating used in the bore of each aluminum-alloy... more...
SDMS (Suzuki Drive Mode Selector) Glossary term Suzuki Drive Mode Selector gives access to three engine performance settings for instant control... more...
SDTV (Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve) Glossary term Suzuki's advanced digital fuel injection system features the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve system... more...
Seat Cowl Glossary term A seat cowl is an extra panel which can be used to cover up the space if the passenger seat has... more...
SET (Suzuki Exhaust Tuning) Glossary term Tech Corner Suzuki Exhaust Tuning is the variable adjustment of the exhaust outlet diameter to best match the... more...
TI-ISC Glossary term Throttle body Integrated Idle Speed Control (TI-ISC) system allows the ECU to accurately control... more...
Torque Glossary term The amount of turning force leverage generated by an engine, measured at the end of the crankshaft.... more...
V-Twin Glossary term V-twin is the term used to describe a two cylinder engine where the cylinders are arranged in a V... more...
Wet Sump Glossary term Wet Sump refers to the lubrication method of the engine. A wet sump system houses the reservoir... more...
Wheelbase Glossary term The distance from the center of the front wheel to the center of the rear wheel. Vehicles with a... more...