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Suzuki GT550 (1974-75)

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Suzuki GT550 (1974-75)

At a glance

Capacity
543 cc / 33.1 cu in
Power
40 kW / 53 hp @ 7500 rpm
Torque
53 Nm / 5.4 kgf-m / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm

The full picture.

The Suzuki GT550K motorcycle was manufactured in 1974-75 and featured a two-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 543cc. It had a compression ratio of 6.8:1 and was equipped with 3x28mm Mikuni carburetors and battery/coil with contact breakers ignition. The bike had both electric and kick starting options and produced a maximum power of 40 kW / 53 hp at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 53 Nm / 5.4 kgf-m / 38.8 ft-lb at 6000 rpm. The frame was constructed from welded mild steel tubing and featured a 5-speed, constant mesh transmission and a chain, endless 530 final drive. The front suspension consisted of a telehydraulic fork while the rear suspension featured dual shocks swinging fork with preload adjustable. It was fitted with drum brakes, both front and rear, and had tyres sized 3.25-19 in the front and 4.00-18 in the rear. The motorcycle measured 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. It had a dry weight of 200 kg and a fuel capacity of 12.5 litres.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GT550K

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1974 – 75
EngineTwo stroke, transverse three cylinder
Capacity543 cc / 33.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke61 x 62 mm
Compression Ratio6.8:1
Induction3 x 28mm Mikuni carburetors
IgnitionBattery/coil with contact breakers
IBattery12V, 11Ah
StartingElectric and kick
Max Power40 kW / 53 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque53 Nm / 5.4 kgf-m / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
FrameWelded mild steel tubing
Transmission5 Speed, constant mesh
Final DriveChain, endless 530
Front SuspensionTelehydraulic fork
Rear SuspensionDual shocks swinging fork preload adjustable
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
Front Tyre3.25-19
Rear Tyre4.00-18
DimensionsLength: 2195 mm / 86.4 in Width: 815 mm / 32.1 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.7 in
Wheelbase1465 mm / 57.7 in
Ground Clearance145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight200 kg / 441 lbs
Fuel Capacity12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal / 2.7 Imp gal