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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = Suzuki RM500
|image            =
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 83-84
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
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|engine          = 500
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|B8EGV}} '83-84
|battery          =
|transmission    =
|frame            =
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.00-21}} '83-84
|rear_tire    = {{tire|6705}} '83-84
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
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|wet_weight      =
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|turning_radius  =
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The '''Suzuki RM500''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] from 1983 to 1984.
==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]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
*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==
[[Image:1984-Suzuki-RM500E.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Suzuki RM500E]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*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 RM50]]
*[[Suzuki RM60]]
*[[Suzuki RM65]]
*[[Suzuki RM80]]
*[[Suzuki RM85]]
*[[Suzuki RM100]]
*[[Suzuki RM125]]
*[[Suzuki RM250]]
*[[Suzuki RM370]]
*[[Suzuki RM400]]
*[[Suzuki RM465]]
{{Suzuki}}
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RM500]]
[[Category:Suzuki RM series]]
{{Infobox Motorcycle
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Suzuki RM500'''
|name            = '''Suzuki RM500'''
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|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|manufacturer    = [[Suzuki]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1983
|production      = 1983 - 1984
|model_year      =
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|predecessor      = [[Suzuki RM465]]
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Trial]]
|class            = [[Motocross]]
|engine          = Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke
|engine          = 500cc Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 88.4mm x 88.4mm
|bore_stroke      = 88.4mm x 88.4mm
|compression      = 6.2:1
|compression      = 6.2:1
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|fuel_system      = Mikuni VM38SS Carburetor
|fuel_system      = Mikuni VM38SS Carburetor
|ignition        =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|B8EGV}} '83-84
|battery          =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 4 Speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 4 Speed <br>
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|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|related          =
|competition      =
|competition      = [[Honda CR480R]] <br /> [[Yamaha YZ490]] <br />[[Yamaha IT490]]
}}
}}


The '''[[Suzuki]] RM500''' was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke Trial [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] in 1983.   
The '''[[Suzuki]] RM500''' was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke Trial [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] in 1983.  It replaced the RM465 until eventually the open class ran out of steam.


==Engine==
==Engine==
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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.   
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]]
==1983 RM500D==
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]]
[[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]]
<br style="clear: left"/>
 
*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==
[[Image:1984-Suzuki-RM500E.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Suzuki RM500E]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*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 RM50]]
*[[Suzuki RM60]]
*[[Suzuki RM65]]
*[[Suzuki RM80]]
*[[Suzuki RM85]]
*[[Suzuki RM100]]
*[[Suzuki RM125]]
*[[Suzuki RM250]]
*[[Suzuki RM370]]
*[[Suzuki RM400]]
*[[Suzuki RM465]]
{{Suzuki}}
 
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|RM500]]
[[Category:Suzuki RM series]]
[[Category:Motocross motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]]
[[Category:Multiple Infoboxes]]

Revision as of 23:39, 27 May 2019

Suzuki RM500
Manufacturer Suzuki
Production 1983 - 1984
Predecessor Suzuki RM465
Class Motocross
Engine 500cc Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke
Bore / Stroke 88.4mm x 88.4mm
Compression ratio 6.2:1
Fuel system Mikuni VM38SS Carburetor
Sparkplug B8EGV '83-84
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)
Competition Honda CR480R
Yamaha YZ490
Yamaha IT490
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The Suzuki RM500 was a Air-cooled, Single Cylinder, 2-stroke Trial motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1983. It replaced the 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.

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 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

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