Suzuki RM500: history, specs, pictures
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Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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Production | 1983 - 1984 |
Predecessor | Suzuki RM465 |
Class | Motocross |
Engine | 500cc Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 88.4mm x 88.4mm |
Compression ratio | 6.2:1 |
Fuel system | Mikuni VM38SS Carburetor |
Sparkplug | B8EGV '83-84 |
Transmission | Gear box: 4 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
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) |
Dimensions | L 85.59 inches (2174 mm) W 33.31 inches (846 mm) |
Seat height | 37.8 inches (960 mm) |
Weight | (dry), 103.0 kg (wet) |
Competition | Honda CR480R Yamaha YZ490 Yamaha IT490 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Suzuki RM500 was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke Trial motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1983. It replaced the RM465 until eventually the open class ran out of steam.
Engine
A 88.4mm bore x 88.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 492.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 4 Speed transmission.
Chassis
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 wheelbase was 58.11 inches (1476 mm) long.
1983 RM500D
- 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 RM500E
- 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 Also
- Suzuki RM50
- Suzuki RM60
- Suzuki RM65
- Suzuki RM80
- Suzuki RM85
- Suzuki RM100
- Suzuki RM125
- Suzuki RM250
- Suzuki RM370
- Suzuki RM400
- Suzuki RM465
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