Suzuki GSX550E (1984-86)

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The Suzuki GSX550E is a motorcycle manufactured between 1984 and 1986. It is powered by a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 572cc and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The bike features air/oil cooling and has 2 x 32mm Mikuni carburetors for induction. It boasts a maximum power output of 46.7 kW (64 hp) at 10,000 rpm and a maximum torque output of 50 Nm (67.1 hp) at 8,000 rpm. The GSX550E has a six-speed transmission and is chain-driven. The frame is constructed of tubular steel in a double-cradle configuration, and the front suspension is telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive, while the rear suspension utilizes a rising rate full-floater linkage with adjustable preload. The front brakes feature dual 260mm discs with a two-piston caliper, and the rear brake has a single 250mm disc with a two-piston caliper. The bike has 100/90-16 front tires and 110/90-18 rear tires. The Suzuki GSX550E is 2,125mm long, 710mm wide, and has a wheelbase of 1,430mm, while the ground clearance is 150mm and the seat height is 780mm. The dry weight of the bike is 216 kg (476 lbs), and it has an 18-liter (4.8 US gallon / 4.0 Imp gallon) fuel capacity. The average fuel consumption is 5.3 L/100 km (18.7 km/l, US 44 mpg, 52.8 Imp mpg), while the standing quarter-mile time is 13.3 seconds and the top speed is 187 km/h (116 mph).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 550E

Year: 1984 – 86


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
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: 13.3 sec
Top Speed: 187 km/h / 116 mph

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