The Suzuki T 500 motorcycle was produced from 1971 to 1973 and featured a two-stroke parallel twin engine with a capacity of 492cc. The bike had a compression ratio of 6.6:1 and was air cooled. It used a posi-force lubrication system and two 32mm Mikuni carburetors for induction. The T 500 produced a maximum power output of 32.8 kW (44hp) at 7000 rpm and max torque of 50.8 Nm (5.2 kgf-m or 37.5 lb-ft) at 6000 rpm. The bike had a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive system. Its frame was built with a dual downtube cradle, and its suspension consisted of telescopic forks in the front and dual shock absorbers in the rear. The T 500 had drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, with a front tire size of 3.00-18 and a rear tire size of 3.25-16. The overall dimensions of the T 500 included a length of 2195 mm (86.4 in), a width of 880 mm (34.7 in), and a height of 1105 mm (43.5 in). The bike weighed 186 kg (410 lbs) dry and had an estimated top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph).
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki T 500 K/L
| Year | 1971 – 73 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, parallel two cylinder |
| Capacity | 492 cc / 30 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 70 x 64 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication System | Posi-force |
| Induction | 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 50.8 Nm / 5.2 kgf-m / 37.5 lb-ft @6000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Dual downtube cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.25-16 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2195 mm / 86.4 in Width: 880 mm / 34.7 in Height: 1105 mm / 43.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm / 57.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Top Speed (est) | 185 km/h / 115 mph |
