Suzuki DR500S (1982)

The Suzuki DR 500S (1982) is a 4-stroke, single cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 498 cc (30.4 cu in) and a compression ratio of 8.9:1. It has a wet sump lubrication system and a Mikuni 35SS, slingshot induction. The bike produces a maximum power of 26 kW (36 hp) at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 42 Nm (31 lb-ft) at 5000 rpm. The DR 500S is equipped with a wet multi-plate clutch and a 5-speed constant mesh transmission with a final drive ratio of 3.36:1. The front suspension is telescopic Showa 36mm, oil damped, and the rear suspension is a swinging arm with adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped and adjustable compression damping. The bike has drum brakes, 150 mm (5.9 in) expanding, both at the front and back. The wheelbase is 1465mm (57.7 in), the seat height is 870 mm (34.3 in), and the fuel capacity is 9 liters (2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal) with a fuel reserve of 2 liters (2.1 US qt / 1.8 Imp qt). The top speed of the bike is 136 km/h (84.5 mph) and its dry weight is 128 kg (282 lbs) with a wet weight of 148 kg (326 lbs). The DR 500S has a ground clearance of 270 mm (10.6 in) and is suitable for off-road and on-road riding.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki DR 500S

Year: 1982
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves, TSCC
Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 88 x 82 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication System: Wet sump
Induction: Mikuni 35SS, slingshot
Ignition: PEI pointless
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 26 kW / 36 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque: 42 Nm / 4.3 kgf-m / 31 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 5 Speed constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain, 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
Front Tyre: 3.00-21
Rear Tyre: 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″
Fuel Capacity: 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal
Fuel Reserve: 2 Litres / 2.1 US qt / 1.8 Imp qt
Top Speed: 136 km/h / 84.5 mph