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.

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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