Suzuki GSX550ES (1983)

The Suzuki GSX 550ES is a 1983 motorcycle with a capacity of 572 cc and a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder. It has a compression ratio of 9.8:1 and is cooled by an air/oil system. The bike has two 32mm Mikuni carburetors and a transistorized ignition, with electric starting. The GSX 550ES produces a maximum power of 46.7 kW/64 hp at 10000 rpm and maximum torque of 50 Nm/67.1 hp at 8000 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and chain drive.

The frame of the bike is tubular steel with a double cradle, and it has telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive front suspension and a rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload at the back. The front brakes consist of two 260mm discs with a two-piston caliper, and the rear brakes have a single 250mm disc with a two-piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 100/90-16 and 110/90-18, respectively.

The bike has a length, width, and height of 2125mm, 710mm, and 1110mm, respectively, with a wheelbase of 1430mm and ground clearance of 150mm. The seat height is 780mm, and dry weight is 216kg. It has an 18-liter fuel capacity, with average fuel consumption of 5.3L/100km.

This bike has a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.3 seconds and can reach a top speed of 196 km/h or 122 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 550ES

Year: 1983


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 572 cc / 34.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 60 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Cooling System: Air/oil cooled
Induction: 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 46.7 kW / 64 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque: 50 Nm / 67.1 hp @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel, double cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive.
Rear Suspension: Rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload

Front Brakes: 2 x 260 mm discs, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-16
Rear Tyre: 110/90-18
Dimensions: Length: 2125 mm / 83.7 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase: 1430 mm / 56.3 in
Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 216 kg / 476 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.3 L/100 km / 18.7 km/l / US 44 mpg / 52.8 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec / 172 km/h / 107 mph
Top Speed: 196 km/h / 122 mph

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