The Suzuki GT550M is a transverse three-cylinder motorcycle produced in 1976-77. Its engine has a capacity of 543cc and a compression ratio of 6.8:1. The bike features 3 x 28mm Mikuni carburetors and a battery/coil ignition system. It has both electric and kick starting options, with a maximum power output 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 is made of welded mild steel tubing and the transmission is 5-speed, constant mesh. The final drive is a chain, endless 530, and the brakes are both drum, with the front suspension being a telehydraulic fork and the rear suspension being dual shocks swinging fork preload adjustable. The front tire is 3.25-19 and the rear tire is 4.00-18.
The dimensions of the GT550M are length 2195 mm / 86.4 in, width 815 mm / 32.1 in, height 1160 mm / 45.7 in, with a wheelbase of 1465 mm / 57.7 in and a ground clearance of 145 mm / 5.7 in. The dry weight of the vehicle is 200 kg / 441 lbs and it has a fuel capacity of 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal / 2.7 Imp gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GT550M
| Year | 1976 – 77 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
