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|name = | |name = Suzuki SP 500 | ||
|photo=suzuki-sp-500-1981-1983-0.jpg | |photo=suzuki-sp-500-1981-1983-0.jpg | ||
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|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Suzuki | ||
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|production = 1981 | |production = 1981 | ||
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|class = | |class = Road | ||
|engine = Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves | |engine = Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves | ||
|bore_stroke = 88.9mm x 88.9mm | |bore_stroke = 88.9mm x 88.9mm | ||
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[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | ||
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| Suzuki SP 500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1981 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.9mm x 88.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Horsepower | 35.94 HP (26.8 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | Mikuni BS40SS carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork, Showa 36 mm, air/oil damped Rear: Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs, adjustable springload and compression damping |
| Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00 -21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.60 -18 |
| Wheelbase | 57.52 inches (1461 mm) |
| Weight | 146.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki SP 500 was a Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves Road motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1981. Max torque was 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 35.94 HP (26.8 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 88.9mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00 -21 front tire and a 4.60 -18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork, Showa 36 mm, air/oil damped while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs, adjustable springload and compression damping. The wheelbase was 57.52 inches (1461 mm) long.
1981 - 1983 Suzuki SP 500[edit | edit source]
For 1981 there was an entirely new engine, the single remnant of the old being the bore staying at 88mm, with the stroke now growing to 82mm for a grand total of 498cc. According to Suzuki’s official Identification Guide 1970-1990, the SP 500 and DR 500 both ended in 1983, and then the SP 600 appeared in 1985 as a one-year model, after which the SP designation vanished.