Difference between revisions of "Suzuki RM500"

From CycleChaos
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (Robot: Automated text replacement (-]]+\n[[))
(expanding)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Suzuki RM500
|name            = Suzuki RM500
Line 89: Line 90:
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RM500]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RM500]]
[[Category:Suzuki RM series]]
[[Category:Suzuki RM series]]
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Suzuki RM500'''
|image            =
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1983
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Trial]]
|engine          = Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 88.4mm x 88.4mm
|compression      = 6.2:1
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = Mikuni VM38SS Carburetor
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|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    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[Suzuki]] RM500''' was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke Trial [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] in 1983. 
==Engine==
A 88.4mm [[bore]] x 88.4mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 492.0 cubic centimeters. 
==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 wheelbase was 58.11 inches (1476 mm) long. 
==1983 - 1985 Suzuki RM500==
The succesfull RM series of motocross models was introduced in 1975, the RM500, presented in 1983 being the largest of that time. The '83 RM500 is an increased '82 RM465.
[[Category:Trial motorcycles]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]

Revision as of 01:40, 25 May 2019

Suzuki RM500
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production 83-84
Engine 500
Sparkplug B8EGV '83-84
Front Tire 3.00-21 '83-84
Rear Tire 6705 '83-84
Manuals Service Manual
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

The Suzuki RM500 is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1983 to 1984.

1983 RM500D

1983 Suzuki RM500D
1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow
1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow
1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow
1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow
1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow
1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow
1983 Suzuki RM500D in Yellow


  • V.I.N. #: JS1RM12A D 100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: M101-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 492cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 142
  • COLOR: Yellow
  • Yellow lower forks
  • Three tone blue 500 on side cover


1984 RM500E

1984 Suzuki RM500E


  • V.I.N. #: JS1RM12A E 100001
  • ENGINE PREFIX: M101-
  • ENGINE TYPE: 492cc Two-stroke
  • MODEL CODE: 142
  • COLOR: Yellow
  • Blue frame
  • Blue seat with yellow RM500

See Also

Suzuki RM500
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production 1983
Class Trial
Engine Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke
Bore / Stroke 88.4mm x 88.4mm
Compression ratio 6.2:1
Fuel system Mikuni VM38SS Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension Front: Air, Oil Damped, Leading Axle, Fully Adjustable Compression Damping
Rear: Full Floater, Gas/oil Shock
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 100/80-21 4PR
Rear Tire 140/80-18 4PR
Wheelbase 58.11 inches (1476 mm)
Dimensions L 85.59 inches (2174 mm)
W 33.31 inches (846 mm)
Seat height 37.8 inches (960 mm)
Weight  (dry), 103.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

The Suzuki RM500 was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke Trial motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1983.

Engine

A 88.4mm bore x 88.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 492.0 cubic centimeters.

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 wheelbase was 58.11 inches (1476 mm) long.

1983 - 1985 Suzuki RM500

The succesfull RM series of motocross models was introduced in 1975, the RM500, presented in 1983 being the largest of that time. The '83 RM500 is an increased '82 RM465.