Suzuki GSX550E
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| Suzuki GSX550E | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1983 |
| Class | Sportbike |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive. Rear: Rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload |
| Brakes | Front: 2 x 260 mm discs, 2 piston caliper Rear: Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 110/90-18 |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Weight | 216 kg / 476 lbs (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Liters / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
The engine was a Air/oil cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.8:1 compression ratio.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-16 front tire and a 110/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 260 mm discs, 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive. while the rear was equipped with a Rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload. The GSX550E was fitted with a 18 Liters / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 216 kg / 476 lbs. The wheelbase was 1430 mm / 56.3 in long.
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Overview
Suzuki GSX 550E
| Make Model | Suzuki GSX 550E |
|---|---|
| Year | 1983 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 572 cc / 34.9 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 60 x 50.6 mm |
| Compression | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/oil cooled |
| Induction | 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 46.7 kW / 64 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 50 Nm / 67.1 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive. |
| Rear Suspension | Rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 260 mm discs, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 100/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 110/90-18 |
| Dimensions | Length: 2125 mm / 83.7 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Seat Height | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 216 kg / 476 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Liters / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.3 L/100 km / 18.7 km/l / US 44 mpg / 52.8 Imp mpg |