The Suzuki GS 550 is a motorcycle from 1977 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine and a capacity of 549cc. It has a compression ratio of 8.6:1 and is air-cooled. The bike features 4 VM22SS Mikuni carburetors and a battery and coil ignition system for starting, which can also be done with an electric start or kick start. It produces a maximum power of 35.8 kW / 49 hp at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 42 Nm at 7500 rpm. The clutch is wet and comes with 15 multi-plates, and it has a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension uses a telescopic fork, while the rear suspension features twin shocks with 5-way adjustable spring load. The front brake is a single 275mm disc, and the rear brake is a drum. The bike’s dry weight is 195 kg, and its wet weight is 216 kg, while the fuel capacity is 17 litres. The bike has a consumption average of 5.6 L/100 km and can achieve a top speed of 181 km/h or 112 mph. Overall, the Suzuki GS 550 is a powerful and reliable motorcycle that is well-suited for long journeys, with its comfortable suspension system and strong engine performance.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GS 550
| Year | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 549 cc / 33.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 56 x 55.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 4 x VM22SS Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery and Coil |
| Starting | Electric and kick |
| Max Power | 35.8 kW / 49 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 42 Nm 4.3 kgf-m / 31 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, 15 multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Primary Ratio | 1.977:1 |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, oil damped |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shocks, coil over, 5-way adjustable springload |
| Front Brakes | Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.75-18 |
| Rake | 29o |
| Trail | 119.9 mm / 4.7 |
| Dry Weight | 195 kg / 430 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 216 kg / 476 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.6 L/100 km / 42 mpg / 50.4 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 13.7 sec / 152 km/h / 94.7 mph |
| Top Speed | 181 km/h / 112 mph |
