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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Suzuki RM500
|photo= 1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-0.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1983 - 1984
|model_year      =
|predecessor      = [[Suzuki RM465]]
|successor        =
|class            = Motocross
|engine          = 500cc Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 88.4mm x 88.4mm
|compression      = 6.2:1
|top_speed        =94 mph
|power            =
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = Mikuni VM38SS Carburetor
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8EGV}} '83-84
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 4 Speed <br>
Final Drive: Chain <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: Air, Oil Damped, Leading Axle, Fully Adjustable Compression Damping <br>
Rear: Full Floater, Gas/oil Shock
|brakes          =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/80-21 4PR}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|140/80-18 4PR}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 58.11 inches (1476 mm)
|length          = 85.59 inches (2174 mm)
|width            = 33.31 inches (846 mm)
|height          =
|seat_height      = 37.8 inches (960 mm)
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 103.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      = [[Honda CR480R]] <br /> [[Yamaha YZ490]] <br />[[Yamaha IT490]]
|final_drive= {{chain|520x116}} ‘83-84<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|front_sprocket= 14T ‘83-84<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
|rear_sprocket= 46T ‘83-84<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref>
}}
The '''[[Suzuki]] RM500''' was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke Motocross [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] in 1983.  It replaced the [[Suzuki RM465|RM465]] until eventually the open class ran out of steam.
==Engine==
A 88.4mm [[bore]] x 88.4mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 492.0 cubic centimeters.The bike also could be hopped up by adding DG pipe and silencer.The bike also had a problem with jetting coming from the factory, the bike would spit and putter at the top end.
==Drive==
The bike has a 4 Speed transmission. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 100/80-21 4PR front [[tire]] and a 140/80-18 4PR rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Air, Oil Damped, Leading Axle, Fully Adjustable Compression Damping while the rear was equipped with a Full Floater, Gas/oil Shock.The only problem with the Full Floater suspension was that the components that made the suspension work and operate smoothly would wear out quick making you have to service the bike sooner that later. The wheelbase was 58.11 inches (1476 mm) long.
==1983 RM500D==
==1983 RM500D==
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-RM500D.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D]][[Image:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow]][[Image:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow]][[Image:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow]][[Image:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow]][[Image:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-4.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow]][[Image:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-5.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow]][[Image:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-6.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow]]
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
<br style="clear: left"/>
File:1983-Suzuki-RM500D.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D
File:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow
File:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow
File:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow
File:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow
File:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-4.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow
File:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-5.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow
File:1983-Suzuki-RM500D-Yellow-5158-6.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow
</gallery>
 


*V.I.N. #: JS1RM12A D 100001
*V.I.N. #: JS1RM12A D 100001
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*[[Suzuki RM400]]
*[[Suzuki RM400]]
*[[Suzuki RM465]]
*[[Suzuki RM465]]
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Suzuki}}
{{Suzuki RM}}


[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RM500]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RM500]]
[[Category:Suzuki RM series]]
[[Category:Motocross motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
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