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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Suzuki GT550
|image            =
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 72-77
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = 550cc
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|B8ES}} '75-77<br />{{sparkplug|B7ES}} '72-74
|battery          = {{battery|12N11-3A-1}} '72-74 , '75-77
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|}} '72-74 , '75-77
|rear_tire    = {{tire|4.00-18}} '72-74 , '75-77
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Suzuki GT550'''
|name            = '''Suzuki GT550'''
|image            =
|image            = [[File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-0.jpg|frameless]]
|aka              = Indy, GT 550, GT550J, GT 550 J
|aka              = Indy, GT 550, GT550J, GT 550 J
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1972 - 1978
|production      = 1972 - 1977
|model_year      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Naked]]
|class            = [[Standard]]
|engine          = in-line three, two-stroke
|engine          = in-line three, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 61.0mm x 62.0mm
|bore_stroke      = 61.0mm x 62.0mm
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|power            = 46.94 HP (35.0 KW) @ 7500RPM
|power            = 46.94 HP (35.0 KW) @ 7500RPM
|torque          =
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = 3xMikuni Carburetors
|fuel_system      = 3x Mikuni Carburetors
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '75-77<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B7ES}} '72-74
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} '75-77<br />{{sparkplug|NGK B7ES}} '72-74
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The '''[[Suzuki]] GT550''' was a in-line three, two-stroke Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1972 and 1978. It could reach a top speed of 111 mph (178 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 46.94 HP (35.0 KW) @ 7500 RPM.   
The '''[[Suzuki]] GT550''' was a in-line three, two-stroke Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1972 and 1977. It could reach a top speed of 111 mph (178 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 46.94 HP (35.0 KW) @ 7500 RPM.  It was also known as the '''Indy'''.


==Engine==
==Engine==
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The '''Suzuki GT550''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] from 1972 to 1977.
==1972 GT550J==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
 
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550J.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550J-Blue-1836-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550J-Blue-1836-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550J-Blue-1836-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550J-Blue-1836-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550J-Blue-1836-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550J-Blue-1836-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-6.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-4062-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-4062-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-4062-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-4062-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-4062-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue
File:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-4062-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue


The '''[[Suzuki]] GT550''' was also known as the '''Indy'''.
</gallery>


==1972 GT550J==
<sgallery>
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550J.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550J-Blue-1836-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550J-Blue-1836-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550J-Blue-1836-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550J-Blue-1836-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550J-Blue-1836-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550J-Blue-1836-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550J in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-1561-6.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-4062-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-4062-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-4062-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-4062-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-4062-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue]]
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-GT550-Blue-4062-5.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki GT550 in Blue]]
</sgallery>
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*FRAME #: GT550-10001
*FRAME #: GT550-10001
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==1975 GT550M==
==1975 GT550M==
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT550M.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550M]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT550-Black-1939-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550 in Black]]
File:1975-Suzuki-GT550M.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550M
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT550-Black-1939-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550 in Black]]
File:1975-Suzuki-GT550-Black-1939-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550 in Black
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT550-Black-1939-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550 in Black]]
File:1975-Suzuki-GT550-Black-1939-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550 in Black
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT550-Black-1939-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550 in Black]]
File:1975-Suzuki-GT550-Black-1939-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550 in Black
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT550-Black-1939-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550 in Black]]
File:1975-Suzuki-GT550-Black-1939-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550 in Black
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-GT550-Black-1939-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550 in Black]]
File:1975-Suzuki-GT550-Black-1939-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550 in Black
File:1975-Suzuki-GT550-Black-1939-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki GT550 in Black
</gallery>
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<br style="clear: left"/>


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==1972 - 1977 Suzuki GT 550==
==1972 - 1977 Suzuki GT 550==
[[File:suzuki-gt550-1972-1977-4.jpg|600px|1972 - 1977 Suzuki GT 550]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[File:suzuki-gt550-1972-1977-2.jpg|600px|1972 - 1977 Suzuki GT 550]]
File:suzuki-gt550-1972-1977-4.jpg|600px|1972 - 1977 Suzuki GT 550
[[File:suzuki-gt550-1972-1977-1.jpg|600px|1972 - 1977 Suzuki GT 550]]
File:suzuki-gt550-1972-1977-2.jpg|600px|1972 - 1977 Suzuki GT 550
[[File:suzuki-gt550-1972-1977-0.jpg|600px|1972 - 1977 Suzuki GT 550]]
File:suzuki-gt550-1972-1977-1.jpg|600px|1972 - 1977 Suzuki GT 550
File:suzuki-gt550-1972-1977-0.jpg|600px|1972 - 1977 Suzuki GT 550
</gallery>


The 1972 Suzuki GT 550 was the big version of Suzuki’s GT range of touring and commuting two-stroke triples. Unlikely to get you in trouble and most certain to get you home, Suzuki’s GT were the thinking person’s two strokes. Bore and stroke were an almost square 61mm x 62mm, giving a capacity of 544 cc. Compression ratio was 6.8:1 and claimed hp was 50 at 6,500 rpm. The five-speed transmission was operated via a multi-disc six-spring clutch.  
The 1972 Suzuki GT 550 was the big version of Suzuki’s GT range of touring and commuting two-stroke triples. Unlikely to get you in trouble and most certain to get you home, Suzuki’s GT were the thinking person’s two strokes. Bore and stroke were an almost square 61mm x 62mm, giving a capacity of 544 cc. Compression ratio was 6.8:1 and claimed hp was 50 at 6,500 rpm. The five-speed transmission was operated via a multi-disc six-spring clutch.  
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