Suzuki T 500 Cobra (1968)

The 1968 Suzuki T 500 Cobra is a two-stroke, parallel twin cylinder motorcycle with a 492cc capacity engine. Its compression ratio is 6.6:1 and it is air cooled with a posi-force lubrication system. The bike has a max power output of 32.8 kW/44 hp at 7000 rpm and a max torque output of 50.8 Nm/5.2 kgf-m/37.5 lb-ft at 6000 rpm. The transmission is a 5 speed with a chain final drive. The T 500 Cobra has a dual downtube cradle frame and telescopic forks for the front suspension, with dual shock absorbers for the rear suspension. The front and rear brakes are drum brakes and the front and rear tires are 3.00-18 and 3.25-16, respectively. The dimensions of the bike are 2195mm/86.4in in length, 865mm/34.1in in width, and 1105mm/43.5in in height. The wheelbase is 1455mm/57.3in and the dry weight of the bike is 186kg/410lbs. It is estimated that the bike has a top speed of 185km/h/115mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki T 500 Cobra

Year: 1968

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 34 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: 865 mm / 34.1 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