The Suzuki ACC 100 is a rare model of the A-series of commuter motorcycles made by this Japanese company in the late 1960s and through the 1970s. As the name suggests, this motorcycle was an offshoot of the popular A 100 model. , which was selling well in the world market. Passengers liked the A 100 for its simplicity, ease of operation and low thirst for gasoline. With the ACC 100, they also got a little more power.
Both bikes shared the same 98cc engine, a tried-and-tested single-cylinder two-stroke engine. Suzuki retained its CCI automatic oil pump system for lubrication, a welcome feature on an early 1970s Japanese motorcycle. The Suzuki A 100’s rotary valve engine produced about 9.3 hp at 7500 rpm. On a long stretch of road, you could take the bike up to 100 km/h. In the ACC 100, Suzuki engineers modified the engine to make 10 hp at 8000 rpm. With the bike’s curb weight staying the same at 83kg, the ACC 100 was able to cross the ton mark, reporting top speeds of 110mph. For a 1970s factory-spec Japanese 100cc motorcycle, this was pretty good performance!
There were a few other structural modifications. The Suzuki ACC 100 has a new sweep exhaust, along with unique tank designs and body color schemes. Gas capacity remained at 7 liters, making the Suzuki ACC 100 a good city or town bike with very short legs. The A 100 had 2.50 x 18 tires on both wheels, which were sufficient for basic street driving. In the ACC 100, Suzuki kept the same front tire but introduced a wider 2.75 x 18 rubber for the rear wheel. This provided the more powerful bike with better traction. Strangely, the ACC 100 did not come with dual disc brakes as standard from the factory. As on the A 100, the double drum brakes tried their best. Most owners added at least one front disc for a safer driving experience.
Made only between 1970 and 1972, the Suzuki ACC 100 is a rather rare classic Japanese motorcycle. There are few surviving bikes and even fewer in riding condition. However, collector demand keeps prices respectable, especially if the bike has been well treated. Like other Suzuki A models, good quality parts are still available, many of which are interchangeable. With the right kit, a restored Suzuki ACC 100 can still turn heads with its ’70s style and amazing performance.