The Suzuki GT550J was a motorcycle produced in 1970-1971, powered by a two-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 543 cc. With three 28mm Mikuni carburetors and an ignition system of battery/coil with contact breakers, the motorcycle was capable of producing a max power of 53 hp at 7500 rpm and max torque of 53 Nm at 6000 rpm. The frame was made up of welded mild steel tubing, with a 5-speed transmission and a final drive of chain, endless 530. The front suspension consisted of a telehydraulic fork, while the rear suspension was dual shocks swinging fork preload adjustable. The front and rear brakes were both drum, and the motorcycle rode on a front tire size of 3.25-19 and a rear tire size of 4.00-18. The dimensions of the motorcycle were 2195 mm in length, 815 mm in width, and 1160 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1465 mm and ground clearance of 145 mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 200 kg, and it had a fuel capacity of 12.5 liters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GT550J
| Year | 1970-71 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder |
| Capacity | 543 cc / 33.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 61 x 62 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Induction | 3 x 28mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery/coil with contact breakers |
| IBattery | 12V, 11Ah |
| Starting | Electric and kick |
| Max Power | 40 kW / 53 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 53 Nm / 5.4 kgf-m / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Frame | Welded mild steel tubing |
| Transmission | 5 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive | Chain, endless 530 |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks swinging fork preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2195 mm / 86.4 in Width: 815 mm / 32.1 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm / 57.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 200 kg / 441 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal / 2.7 Imp gal |
