Suzuki T 500 (1974-75)

The Suzuki T 500 M is a motorcycle produced in 1974-75 with a capacity of 492 cc or 30 cu in. It has a two-stroke, parallel two-cylinder engine with a compression ratio of 6.6:1, and is air-cooled. It uses a posi-force lubrication system and has 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors. Its maximum power and torque are 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 7000 rpm and 50.8 Nm / 5.2 kgf-m / 37.5 lb-ft @6000 rpm, respectively. The motorcycle also has a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The frame is a dual dowtube cradle and the suspension consists of telescopic forks in front and dual shock absorbers in the rear. The brakes are drum type and the front and rear tires are 3.00-18 and 3.25-16, respectively. The motorcycle is 2195mm / 86.4 in long, 880mm / 34.7 in wide, and 1105mm / 43.5 in high, with a wheelbase of 1455mm / 57.3 in. It weighs 186kg / 410lbs and has a top speed of approximately 185 km/h / 115 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki T 500 M

Year: 1974 – 75
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