Suzuki RM500: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki RM500
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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 NGK 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
Manuals Service Manual
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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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