Suzuki GSX550E

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Suzuki GSX550E
Manufacturer
Production 1983 - 1986
Class Sport Bike
Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Horsepower 63.97 HP (47.7 KW) @ 1000RPM
Torque 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Fuel System 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors
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 56.3 inches (1430 mm)
Length 83.7 inches (2126 mm)
Width 27.99 inches (711 mm)
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

The Suzuki GSX 550E was a Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. Naked motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1983. Max torque was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 63.97 HP (47.7 KW) @ 1000 RPM.


Engine[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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.

1983 - 1986 Suzuki GSX 550E[edit | edit source]

The 1983 Suzuki GSX 550 is a motorcycle model from Suzuki. The Sport Tourer was produced from 1982 to 1986 in two model series and three different versions (EU, ES, EF). The additions behind the model designation indicate the type of cladding.

Photos[edit | edit source]

Suzuki GSX550E

Specifications[edit | edit source]

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