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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Suzuki GS550'''
|image            =
|aka              = GS550E Red Suzi, GS 550 E Red Suzi, GS550T, GS 550 T, GS550L, GS 550 L, GS550M Katana, GS550E, GS 550 M Katana, GS 550 E, GS 550
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1977 - 1986
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Classic]]
|engine          = in-line four, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 60.0mm x 50.6mm
|compression      = 8.6:1
|top_speed        = 110 mph (177 km/h)
|power            = 66.51 HP (49.6 KW) @ 10000RPM
|torque          = 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
|fuel_system      = carburettor
|ignition        = transistorized
|spark_plug      =
|battery          = 9.8:1
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet multi-plate type <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic, pneumatic/ [[coil]] spring, oil dampened <br>
Rear: full- floating suspension system
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake)
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-1654h}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-1667h}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 56.89 inches (1445 mm)
|length          = 82.09 inches (2085 mm)
|width            = 34.65 inches (880 mm)
|height          = 45.28 inches (1150 mm)
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      = 410.06 pounds (186.0 Kg)
|wet_weight      = 222.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 2.4 Gallon (9.08 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption = 4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[Suzuki]] GS550L''' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1977 and 1986. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 66.51 HP (49.6 KW) @ 10000 RPM. 
==Engine==
The engine was a oil & [[air cooled]] in-line four, four-stroke. A 60.0mm [[bore]] x 50.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 572.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate type. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 100/90-1654h front [[tire]] and a 130/90-1667h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic, pneumatic/ coil spring, oil dampened while the rear was equipped with a full- floating suspension system. The GS550L was fitted with a 2.4 Gallon (9.08 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 410.06 pounds (186.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.89 inches (1445 mm) long. 
==1979 - 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L==
[[File:suzuki-gs550-1979-1986-1.jpg|600px|1979 - 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L]]
[[File:suzuki-gs550-1979-1986-0.jpg|600px|1979 - 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L]]
The Suzuki GS 550 L is a typical representative of the so-called soft- chopper generation (construction period from 1979 to 1984). Originated from the successful and more sporty 550 E , the 550 L has an extended fork, a chopper steering wheel, a reduced tank and a bench seat.The L models of the GS series enjoyed great popularity, particularly in their "large" variants 750 L, 850 L and 850 GL, 1000 L and 1000 GL as well as 1100 L and 1100 GL, particularly on the US market , Which also explains their long construction period. The end of the GS series represents the futuristic styled GSX 1100 Katana.
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/american-ninja-2-the-confrontation#suzuki-gs550 American Ninja 2: The Confrontation]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/year-of-the-gun#suzuki-gs550 Year of the Gun]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/class-of-nuke-em-high#suzuki-gs550 Class of Nuke 'Em High]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/tj-hooker#suzuki-gs550 T.J. Hooker]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/dahoam-is-dahoam#suzuki-gs550 Dahoam is dahoam]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/skallet#suzuki-gs550 Skallet]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/a-very-peculiar-practice#suzuki-gs550 A Very Peculiar Practice]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/dan-cheng-lu#suzuki-gs550 Dan cheng lu]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/derrick#suzuki-gs550 Derrick]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/nightmare-weekend#suzuki-gs550 Nightmare Weekend]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/les-comperes#suzuki-gs550 Les compères]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/die-rettungsflieger#suzuki-gs550 Die Rettungsflieger]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/highway-to-heaven#suzuki-gs550 Highway to Heaven]
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
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Revision as of 15:30, 23 May 2019

Suzuki GS550
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production 77-79
Engine 550cc
Sparkplug B8ES 77-79
Battery YB10L-A2 77-79
Front Tire 77-79
Rear Tire 3.75-18 77-79
Competition BMW R65
Honda CB650
Honda CX500
Kawasaki KZ650B
Suzuki GS550
Yamaha XS650
Yamaha SR500
Manuals Service Manual
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The Suzuki GS550 is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1977 to 1979.

1977 GS550B

1977 Suzuki GS550B


  • FRAME #: GS550-100001
  • ENGINE #: GS550-100001
  • ENGINE TYPE: 549cc Four-stroke Inline-four
  • MODEL CODE: 470
  • COLOR: Black, Green
  • Spoke wheels
  • Rear drum brake
  • Black side covers


1978 GS550C

1978 Suzuki GS550C


  • FRAME #: GS550-110407
  • ENGINE #: GS550-114441
  • ENGINE TYPE: 549cc Four-stroke Inline-four
  • MODEL CODE: 470
  • COLOR: Midnight Blue, Midnight Burgundy
  • Spoke wheels
  • Side covers primary color


1979 GS550N

1979 Suzuki GS550N



  • FRAME #: GS550-119862
  • ENGINE #: GS550-139272
  • ENGINE TYPE: 549cc Four-stroke Inline-four
  • MODEL CODE: 470
  • COLOR: Green, Maroon
  • Spoke wheels
  • Side covers primary color
  • Folding foot pegs



1981 GS550TX

1981 Suzuki GS550TX


  • V.I.N.#: JS1GN71A B 100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX#: GS550-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 549cc Four-stroke Inline-four
  • MODEL CODE: 474
  • COLOR: Red, Blue
  • Front and rear fenders primary color
  • Chrome headlight housing
Suzuki GS550
Manufacturer Suzuki
Also called GS550E Red Suzi, GS 550 E Red Suzi, GS550T, GS 550 T, GS550L, GS 550 L, GS550M Katana, GS550E, GS 550 M Katana, GS 550 E, GS 550
Production 1977 - 1986
Class Classic
Engine in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 60.0mm x 50.6mm
Compression ratio 8.6:1
Top speed 110 mph (177 km/h)
Horse Power 66.51 HP (49.6 KW) @ 10000RPM
Torque 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Fuel system carburettor
Ignition type transistorized
Battery 9.8:1
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-plate type
Suspension Front: telescopic, pneumatic/ coil spring, oil dampened
Rear: full- floating suspension system
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 100/90-1654h
Rear Tire 130/90-1667h
Wheelbase 56.89 inches (1445 mm)
Dimensions L 82.09 inches (2085 mm)
W 34.65 inches (880 mm)
H 45.28 inches (1150 mm)
Weight 410.06 pounds (186.0 Kg) (dry), 222.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 2.4 Gallon (9.08 Liters)
Fuel consumption 4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

The Suzuki GS550L was a in-line four, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1977 and 1986. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Max torque was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 66.51 HP (49.6 KW) @ 10000 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a oil & air cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 60.0mm bore x 50.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 572.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate type.

Chassis

It came with a 100/90-1654h front tire and a 130/90-1667h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic, pneumatic/ coil spring, oil dampened while the rear was equipped with a full- floating suspension system. The GS550L was fitted with a 2.4 Gallon (9.08 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 410.06 pounds (186.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.89 inches (1445 mm) long.

1979 - 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L

1979 - 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L 1979 - 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L

The Suzuki GS 550 L is a typical representative of the so-called soft- chopper generation (construction period from 1979 to 1984). Originated from the successful and more sporty 550 E , the 550 L has an extended fork, a chopper steering wheel, a reduced tank and a bench seat.The L models of the GS series enjoyed great popularity, particularly in their "large" variants 750 L, 850 L and 850 GL, 1000 L and 1000 GL as well as 1100 L and 1100 GL, particularly on the US market , Which also explains their long construction period. The end of the GS series represents the futuristic styled GSX 1100 Katana.



In Media