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'Suzuki GS 550E'
Manufacturer
[[Suzuki]]
Production 1978
Class [[:Category:Naked motorcycles|Naked]] [[Category:Naked motorcycles]]
Engine
Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinders, DOHC, 2 Valves Per Cylinder
Bore / Stroke 55.9mm x 55.9mm
Compression ratio 8.6:1
Horsepower 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 9000RPM
Torque 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension Front: Telescopic Fork
Rear: Swinging Arm Fork With Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Brakes Front: 2x275mm Discs 1 Piston Calipers
Rear: Single 275mm Disc
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 3.75-18
Wheelbase 56.5 inches (1435 mm)
Length 85.59 inches (2174 mm)
Width 33.5 inches (851 mm)
Weight 195.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals Service Manual


The Suzuki GS 550E was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinders, DOHC, 2 Valves Per Cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1978. Max torque was 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine

A 55.9mm bore x 55.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 549.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 3.75-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x275mm Discs 1 Piston Calipers in the front and a Single 275mm Disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Swinging Arm Fork With Hydraulic Shock Absorbers. The wheelbase was 56.5 inches (1435 mm) long.

1978 - 1981 Suzuki GS 550E

1978 - 1981 Suzuki GS 550E 1978 - 1981 Suzuki GS 550E 1978 - 1981 Suzuki GS 550E 1978 - 1981 Suzuki GS 550E

The Suzuki GS 550E is in the mainstream of the 1970`s tradition. This bike has four-cylinder, four carburetors, dual overhead camshafts, disc brakes and cast wheels. The 550E is a variant of the GS 550N with the same chassis, but with two different engines.