Editing Suzuki DR500

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|name             = Suzuki DR500
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|manufacturer     = [[Suzuki]]
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|production       = 81-83
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|class            = [[Enduro]]
|engine           = 498cc [[Four-stroke]] single cylinder
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|spark_plug       = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '81-83
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The '''Suzuki DR500''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] from 1981 to 1983.

==1981 DR500X==
[[Image:1981-Suzuki-DR500X.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Suzuki DR500X]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N. #: JS1DM41A B 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: DR500-
*ENGINE TYPE: 498cc [[Four-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: 374
*COLOR: White
* Red and two tone orange tank stripes
* Aluminum swing arm


==1982 DR500Z==
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-DR500Z.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki DR500Z]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N. #: JS1DM41A C 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: DR500-
*ENGINE TYPE: 498cc [[Four-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: 374
*COLOR: White
* Three tone blue tank stripes


==1983 DR500D==
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-DR500D.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki DR500D]]<br style="clear: left"/>

*V.I.N. #: JS1DM41A D 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: DR500-
*ENGINE TYPE: 498cc [[Four-stroke]]
*MODEL CODE: 374
*COLOR: White
* Blue seat
{{Suzuki}}

[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|DR500D]]
[[Category:Suzuki DR series]]

{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = '''Suzuki DR500'''
|image            =
|aka              = DR500S, DR 500 S, DR 500
|manufacturer     = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1981 - 1983
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Enduro]]
|engine           = single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 88.0mm x 82.0mm
|compression      = 8.9:1
|top_speed        = 85 mph (136 km/h)
|power            = 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500RPM
|torque           = 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
|fuel_system      = Mikuni 35SS Carburetor
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       =
|battery          = 8.7:1
|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: Telescopic Showa Fork <br>
Rear: Swinging Arm
|brakes           =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire       = {{tire|3.00-21}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|4.60-18}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 57.91 inches (1471 mm)
|length           =
|width            =
|height           =
|seat_height      = 34.29 inches (871 mm)
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 146.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters)
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The '''[[Suzuki]] DR500S''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1981 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 85 mph (136 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM.  

==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 88.0mm [[bore]] x 82.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).  

==Drive==
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 3.00-21 front [[tire]] and a 4.60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic Showa Fork while the rear was equipped with a Swinging Arm. The DR500S was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 57.91 inches (1471 mm) long.  

==1982 Suzuki DR 500 S==
[[File:suzuki-dr500-1982-1982-3.jpg|600px|1982 Suzuki DR 500 S]]
[[File:suzuki-dr500-1982-1982-2.jpg|600px|1982 Suzuki DR 500 S]]
[[File:suzuki-dr500-1982-1982-1.jpg|600px|1982 Suzuki DR 500 S]]
[[File:suzuki-dr500-1982-1982-0.jpg|600px|1982 Suzuki DR 500 S]]

For 1981 there was an entirely new engine, the single remnant of the old being the bore staying at 88 mm, with the stroke now growing to 82 mm for a grand total of 498 cc. A pair of counterbalancers was added to the crankshaft, one fore, one aft, as vibration did become an issue with the half-liter size. This air-cooled, wet-sump engine had a chain-driven single overhead camshaft, four valves and a compression ratio of 8.7 to 1.


==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/il-giustiziere-del-bronx#suzuki-dr500 Il giustiziere del Bronx]

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