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{{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 = [[ | |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. | ||
[[Category: | ==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]] | |||
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*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]] | ||