Difference between revisions of "Suzuki GS 550E"
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|name = | |name = Suzuki GS 550E | ||
|photo=suzuki-gs-550e-1978-1981-3.jpg | |photo=suzuki-gs-550e-1978-1981-3.jpg | ||
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|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Suzuki | ||
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|production = 1978 | |production = 1978 | ||
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|class = | |class = Naked | ||
|engine = Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinders, DOHC, 2 Valves Per Cylinder | |engine = Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinders, DOHC, 2 Valves Per Cylinder | ||
|bore_stroke = 55.9mm x 55.9mm | |bore_stroke = 55.9mm x 55.9mm | ||
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| Suzuki GS 550E | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1978 |
| Class | Naked |
| 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[edit | edit source]
A 55.9mm bore x 55.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 549.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6 Speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.