Suzuki RM500: history, specs, pictures
The Suzuki RM500 was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke Motocross motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1983. It replaced the RM465 until eventually the open class ran out of steam.
Suzuki RM500 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1983 - 1984 |
Class | Motocross |
Predecessor | Suzuki RM465 |
Engine | 500cc Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 88.4mm x 88.4mm |
Compression ratio | 6.2:1 |
Top Speed | 94 mph |
Fuel System | Mikuni VM38SS Carburetor |
Spark Plug | NGK B8EGV '83-84 |
Transmission | Gear box: 4 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
Final Drive | Chain: 520x116 ‘83-84[1] |
Front Sprocket | 14T ‘83-84[1] |
Rear Sprocket | 46T ‘83-84[1] |
Suspension | Front: Air, Oil Damped, Leading Axle, Fully Adjustable Compression Damping Rear: Full Floater, Gas/oil Shock |
Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 100/80-21 4PR |
Rear Tire | 140/80-18 4PR |
Wheelbase | 58.11 inches (1476 mm) |
Length | 85.59 inches (2174 mm) |
Width | 33.31 inches (846 mm) |
Seat Height | 37.8 inches (960 mm) |
Weight | 103.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Competition | Honda CR480R Yamaha YZ490 Yamaha IT490 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 88.4mm bore x 88.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 492.0 cubic centimeters.The bike also could be hopped up by adding DG pipe and silencer.The bike also had a problem with jetting coming from the factory, the bike would spit and putter at the top end.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 4 Speed transmission.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 100/80-21 4PR front tire and a 140/80-18 4PR rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Air, Oil Damped, Leading Axle, Fully Adjustable Compression Damping while the rear was equipped with a Full Floater, Gas/oil Shock.The only problem with the Full Floater suspension was that the components that made the suspension work and operate smoothly would wear out quick making you have to service the bike sooner that later. The wheelbase was 58.11 inches (1476 mm) long.
1983 RM500DEdit
- V.I.N. #: JS1RM12A D 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: M101-
- ENGINE TYPE: 492cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 142
- COLOR: Yellow
- Yellow lower forks
- Three tone blue 500 on side cover
1984 RM500EEdit
- V.I.N. #: JS1RM12A E 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: M101-
- ENGINE TYPE: 492cc Two-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 142
- COLOR: Yellow
- Blue frame
- Blue seat with yellow RM500
See AlsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
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