Suzuki GT500B (1976)

The Suzuki GT500B motorcycle was manufactured in 1976 and has a two-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 492 cc/30 cu in, a compression ratio of 6.6:1, and an air-cooled cooling system. The induction system includes two VM32SS Mikuni carburetors, and ignition is provided by a pointless electronic system. The bike has a kick start and a maximum power of 32.8 kW/44 hp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 53 Nm/5.4 kgf-m/39.1 lb-ft at 5500 rpm. The bike has a five-speed transmission with a final drive chain, and the primary reduction ratio is 2.50:1, with a final reduction ratio of 4.79:1. The bike has a telehydraulic fork front suspension, a dual shock swinging fork rear suspension, and preload adjustability. Front brakes include a single disc with a hydraulic piston caliper, and rear brakes include a 160mm drum. The front tire is 3.25-19, and the rear tire is 4.00-18. The bike has a length of 2195 mm/86.4 in, a width of 880 mm/34.6 in, and a height of 1105 mm/43.5 in, with a wheelbase of 1466 mm/57.7 in. The ground clearance is 160 mm/6.3 in, and the lean angle is 40o (left and right) with a turning radius of 2.6 m/8.5 ft. The dry weight is 179 kg/395 lbs, and the fuel capacity is 17 Litres/4.5 US gal/3.7 Imp gal.

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Make Model: Suzuki GT 500