Suzuki T 500 (1971-73)

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).

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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