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Suzuki GS550
1979 - 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production 1977 - 1981
Class Standard
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 carburetor
Ignition type transistorized
Sparkplug NGK B8ES 77-79
Battery YUASA YB10L-A2 77-79
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 liters/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
Related Suzuki GS750
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The Suzuki GS550L was a in-line four, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1977 and 1981. 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.


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


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.



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