Suzuki GSX550E (1983)

The Suzuki GSX550E is a motorcycle model from 1983. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine and a capacity of 572cc. The compression ratio is 9.8:1 and it is air/oil cooled with 2x32mm Mikuni carburetors for induction. The ignition is transistorized and it has electric starting. The maximum power it can produce is 46.7 kW/64hp @ 10000rpm and the maximum torque is 50Nm/67.1hp @ 8000rpm. The transmission has 6 speeds and it has a final drive with chain. In terms of suspension, it has telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive for the front and rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload for the rear. The brakes consist of 2 x 260mm discs and 2 piston caliper for the front and a single 250mm disc and 2 piston caliper for the rear. The measurements are as follows: 2125mm in length, 710mm in width, 1430mm in wheelbase, 150mm in ground clearance, and 780mm in seat height. The dry weight is 216kg and the fuel capacity is 18 litres. It has an average consumption of 5.3L/100km or 44mpg (US) / 52.8mpg (Imp).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 550E

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
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
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