Suzuki DR500: review, history, specs
The Suzuki DR500 is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1981 to 1983.
Suzuki DR500 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 81-83 |
Class | Enduro |
Engine | 498cc Four-stroke single cylinder |
Top Speed | 84.5 mph |
Spark Plug | NGK D8EA '81-83 |
Front Tire | 3.00-21 '81-83 |
Rear Tire | 6705 '81-83 |
Weight | |
Oil Filter | K&N KN-137 |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
1981 DR500XEdit
- 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 DR500ZEdit
- 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 DR500DEdit
- V.I.N. #: JS1DM41A D 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: DR500-
- ENGINE TYPE: 498cc Four-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 374
- COLOR: White
- Blue seat
Suzuki DR500 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | DR500S, DR 500 S, DR 500 |
Production | 1981 - 1983 |
Class | Enduro |
Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 88.0mm x 82.0mm |
Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 85 mph (136 km/h) |
Horsepower | 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500RPM |
Torque | 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
Fuel System | Mikuni 35SS Carburetor |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic Showa Fork Rear: Swinging Arm |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake Rear: expanding brake |
Front Tire | 3.00-21 |
Rear Tire | 4.60-18 |
Wheelbase | 57.91 inches (1471 mm) |
Seat Height | 34.29 inches (871 mm) |
Weight | 146.0 kg (wet) |
Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
Fuel Capacity | 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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.
EngineEdit
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).
DriveEdit
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
ChassisEdit
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 SEdit
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.