Suzuki GSX 550E: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki GSX 550E
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production 1983
Class Naked
Engine Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Bore / Stroke 61.0mm x 61.0mm
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Horse Power 63.97 HP (47.7 KW) @ 1000RPM
Torque 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
Fuel system 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-discs
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive.
Rear: Rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload
Brakes Front: Double discs 260 mm
Rear: Single disc 250 mm
Front Tire 100/90-16
Rear Tire 110/90-18
Wheelbase 56.3 inches (1430 mm)
Dimensions L 83.7 inches (2126 mm)
W 27.99 inches (711 mm)
Seat height 30.71 inches (780 mm)
Weight  (dry), 231.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual
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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

A 61.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 572.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.

Chassis

It came with a 100/90-16 front tire and a 110/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Double discs 260 mm in the front and a Single disc 250 mm 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 wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long.

1983 - 1986 Suzuki GSX 550E

1983 - 1986 Suzuki GSX 550E 1983 - 1986 Suzuki GSX 550E 1983 - 1986 Suzuki GSX 550E 1983 - 1986 Suzuki GSX 550E 1983 - 1986 Suzuki GSX 550E

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.