Suzuki DR500S (1983-85)

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The Suzuki DR500S was a motorcycle model produced between 1983 and 1985. It featured a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 498 cc and a compression ratio of 8.9:1. The engine was air-cooled and had a wet sump lubrication system. The bike had a Mikuni 35SS slingshot induction and a PEI pointless ignition, with a kick start mechanism. The maximum power output was 26 kW (36 hp) at 6500 rpm, with a maximum torque of 42 Nm at 5000 rpm. The clutch was wet and multi-plate, with a 5-speed constant mesh transmission and a chain, O-ring final drive. The front suspension was telescopic Showa 36mm, while the rear suspension was a swinging arm with adjustable spring preload and adjustable compression damping. The bike had front and rear drum brakes, with a front wheel travel of 230 mm and a rear wheel travel of 220 mm. The Suzuki DR500S had a dry weight of 128 kg (282 lbs) and a wet weight of 148 kg (326 lbs), with a wheelbase of 1465 mm and a seat height of 870 mm. The ground clearance was 270 mm and the fuel capacity was 9 litres, with an additional 2 litres for fuel reserve. The top speed of the Suzuki DR500S was 136 km/h (84.5 mph).

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Make Model: Suzuki DR 500S

Year: 1983 – 85


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves, TSCC
Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 82 mm
Verdichtungsverhältnis: 8,9:1
Kühlsystem: Luftgekühlt
Schmierungssystem: Nasssumpf
Induction: Mikuni 35SS, slingshot
Ignition: PEI pointless
Start: Kick
Max Power: 26 kW / 36 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 42 Nm / 4.3 kgf-m / 31 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Kupplung: Nass, Lamellenkupplung
Getriebe: 5-Gang-Konstantgetriebe
Endantrieb: Kette, O-Ring
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.42 / 2nd 1.63 / 3rd 1.63 / 4th 1.00 / 5th 0.83:1

Primary Drive Ratio: 2.39:1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.36:1
Front Suspension: Telescopic Showa 36mm, oil damped
Front Wheel Travel: 230 mm / 9.1″
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm , adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 220 mm / 8.7″
Front Brakes: Drum, 150 mm, expanding
Rear Brakes: Drum, 150 mm, expanding
Reifen vorne: 3.00-21
Hinterreifen: 4.60-18
Dry Weight: 128 kg / 282 lbs
Wet-Weight: 148 kg / 326 lbs
Wheelbase: 1465 mm / 57.7″
Seat Height: 870 mm / 34.3″
Ground Clearance: 270 mm / 10.6″
Kraftstoffkapazität: 9 Liter / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal
Fuel Reserve: 2 Litres / 2.1 US qt / 1.8 Imp qt
Höchstgeschwindigkeit: 136 km/h / 84.5 mph

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