Suzuki T 500 Cobra (1969-70)

The Suzuki T 500 Cobra (1969-70) is a two-stroke, parallel two-cylinder motorcycle with a capacity of 492 cc. It has a compression ratio of 6.6:1 and is air-cooled. The bike is equipped with 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors and a posi-force lubrication system. The motorcycle’s maximum power is 32.8 kW / 44 hp at 7000 rpm, and its maximum torque is 50.8 Nm / 5.2 kgf-m / 37.5 lb-ft at 6000 rpm. The transmission is 5-speed, and the final drive is a chain. The frame is a dual downtube cradle, and the front suspension is telescopic forks while the rear suspension is dual shock absorbers. The front and rear brakes are both drums, and the tires are 3.00-18 and 3.25-16 for the front and rear respectively. The motorcycle has a length of 2172 mm / 85.5 in, a width of 835 mm / 32.9 in, and a height of 1125 mm / 44.3 in. Its wheelbase is 1455 mm / 57.3 in, and it weighs 186 kg / 410 lbs dry. The top speed of the Suzuki T 500 Cobra is estimated at 185 km/h / 115 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki T 500 Titan

Year: 1969 – 70
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: 2172 mm / 85.5 in Width: 835 mm / 32.9 in Height: 1125 mm / 44.3 in
Wheelbase: 1455 mm / 57.3 in
Dry Weight: 186 kg / 410 lbs
Top Speed (est): 185 km/h / 115 mph