Editing Suzuki GS550

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{{Motorcycle
|name             = Suzuki GS550
|photo= 1977-Suzuki-GS550B.jpg
|aka              = 
|manufacturer     = Suzuki
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1977 - 1981
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Standard
|engine           = in-line four, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 60.0mm x 50.6mm
|compression      = 8.6:1
|top_speed        = 110 mph (177 km/h)
|power            = 66.51 HP (49.6 KW) @ 10000RPM
|torque           = 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|ignition         = transistorized
|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} 77-79
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB10L-A2}} 77-79
|transmission     = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet multi-plate type <br>

|final_drive= {{chain|530x110}}
|front_sprocket= 15T
|rear_sprocket= 50T
|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: telescopic, pneumatic/ [[coil]] spring, oil dampened <br>
Rear: full- floating suspension system
|brakes           =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake)
|front_tire       = {{tire|100/90-1654h}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|130/90-1667h}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 56.89 inches (1445 mm)
|length           = 82.09 inches (2085 mm)
|width            = 34.65 inches (880 mm)
|height           = 45.28 inches (1150 mm)
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       = 410.06 pounds (186.0 Kg)
|wet_weight       = 222.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 2.4 Gallon (9.08 Liters)
|oil_capacity     =
|oil_filter       = K&N KN-133
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption = 4.70 liters/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
|turning_radius   =
|related          = [[Suzuki GS750]]
|competition      = [[BMW R65]]<br />[[Honda CB650]]<br />[[Honda CX500]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Suzuki GS550]]<br />[[Yamaha XS650]]<br />[[Yamaha SR500]]
}}

The '''[[Suzuki]] GS550L''' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1977 and 1981. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 66.51 HP (49.6 KW) @ 10000 RPM.  

==Engine==
The engine was a oil & [[air cooled]] in-line four, four-stroke. A 60.0mm [[bore]] x 50.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 572.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc).  

==Drive==
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate type.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 100/90-1654h front [[tire]] and a 130/90-1667h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic, pneumatic/ coil spring, oil dampened while the rear was equipped with a full- floating suspension system. The GS550L was fitted with a 2.4 Gallon (9.08 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 410.06 pounds (186.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.89 inches (1445 mm) long.  



==1977 GS550B==
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GS550B.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GS550B]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: GS550-100001
*ENGINE #: GS550-100001
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*MODEL CODE: 470
*COLOR: Black, Green
* Spoke wheels
* Rear drum brake
* Black side covers


==1978 GS550C==
[[Image:1978-Suzuki-GS550C.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Suzuki GS550C]]<br style="clear: left"/>

*FRAME #: GS550-110407
*ENGINE #: GS550-114441
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*MODEL CODE: 470
*COLOR: Midnight Blue, Midnight Burgundy
* Spoke wheels
* Side covers primary color


==1979 GS550N==
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-GS550N.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki GS550N]]<br style="clear: left"/>


*FRAME #: GS550-119862
*ENGINE #: GS550-139272
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*MODEL CODE: 470
*COLOR: Green, Maroon
* Spoke wheels
* Side covers primary color
* Folding foot pegs





==1981 GS550TX==
[[Image:1981-Suzuki-GS550TX.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Suzuki GS550TX]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N.#: JS1GN71A B 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX#: GS550-
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*MODEL CODE: 474
*COLOR: Red, Blue
* Front and rear fenders primary color
* Chrome headlight housing


==1979 - 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L==
[[File:suzuki-gs550-1979-1986-1.jpg|600px|1979 - 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L]]
[[File:suzuki-gs550-1979-1986-0.jpg|600px|1979 - 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L]]

The Suzuki GS 550 L is a typical representative of the so-called soft- chopper generation (construction period from 1979 to 1984). Originated from the successful and more sporty 550 E , the 550 L has an extended fork, a chopper steering wheel, a reduced tank and a bench seat.The L models of the GS series enjoyed great popularity, particularly in their "large" variants 750 L, 850 L and 850 GL, 1000 L and 1000 GL as well as 1100 L and 1100 GL, particularly on the US market , Which also explains their long construction period. The end of the GS series represents the futuristic styled GSX 1100 Katana.




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==References==
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[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GS550]]
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[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]