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|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = 492cc [[2-Stroke]]. [[Twin-cylinder]] | |engine = 492cc air-cooled [[2-Stroke]]. inline [[Twin-cylinder]] | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = 44 hp/ 6,000 rpm | ||
|torque = | |torque = 5.4 kg-m/ 6,000 rpm. | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B7HS}} 76-77 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK B7HS}} 76-77 | ||
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|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
|length = | |length = 2,195 mm (86.4 in) | ||
|width = | |width = 880 mm (34.6 in) | ||
|height = | |height = 1,105 mm (43.5 in) | ||
|seat_height = | |seat_height = | ||
|dry_weight = | |dry_weight = 187 kg (411 lbs) | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
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|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = [[Suzuki GT380]]<br />[[Suzuki GT550]]<br />[[Suzuki GT750]] | ||
|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Suzuki GT500''' | The '''Suzuki GT500''' was a [[air-cooled]] 492 cc inline-2, 2-stroke, [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] from 1976 to 1977. | ||
==History== | |||
The Suzuki GT500 replaced the T500 twin in 1975. The new model looked very much like the classic [[Suzuki T500|T500]], once sensationally fast and well-built machine, but in the mid-seventies already becoming out of vogue being a smoky and loud two-stroke. Its days were outnumbered. Suzuki made a good effort trying to modernize the once very popular model by releasing the GT500 that had a bigger tank, electronic ignition and a front disk brake. | |||
Confusingly, the T500 was renamed to GT500 already in 1971 in Japan, but the rest of the world didn't even know about it. | |||
==1976 GT500A== | ==1976 GT500A== | ||
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* Hydraulic front brake | * Hydraulic front brake | ||
The GT500 wore a single front hydraulic disk brake, identical to that which had been fitted to the [[Suzuki GT380|GT380]] and [[Suzuki GT550|GT550]]. The forks were similar as well having 35mm stanchions and identical triple clamps to the GT range. The instruments were also identical to those found on the GT range. | |||
Another example of parts simplification was the use of the [[Suzuki GT750|GT750]] fuel tank on the GT500. A plastic insert replaces the unnecessary radiator access flap on the front of the tank. The larger tank gave extended range to the 500 but didn't necessary make the machine more beautifu. A new seat accompanied the change of tank. | |||
==1977 GT500B== | ==1977 GT500B== | ||
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* Black headlight housing and mounts | * Black headlight housing and mounts | ||
* Black oil tank and side cover | * Black oil tank and side cover | ||
Thus modified the Suzuki 500 twin saw out its days and in 1977 the GT500B was the end of the line and only a few examples of this model were ever delivered by the factory. The last few GT500s on the showroom floor were heavily discounted and moved away to make way for the new four cylinder four stroke range. | |||
The 1977 B-model was delivered in red and blue color this year, but in USA and Canada they also sold a black version of the GT500. | |||
Significantly the GT triple range, which had stifled development on the Titan, died with it. | |||
{{Suzuki}} | {{Suzuki}} | ||
[[Category:Suzuki GT series|Suzuki GT series]] | [[Category:Suzuki GT series|Suzuki GT series]] | ||
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT500]] | [[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GT500]] | ||