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Revision as of 03:51, 30 July 2019


'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)
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.