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{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Suzuki T500 | |name = Suzuki T500 | ||
| | |image = | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Suzuki | |manufacturer = [[Suzuki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 68-75 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = [[Suzuki GT500]] | |successor = [[Suzuki GT500]] | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = 492cc | |engine = 492cc | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 70mm x 64mm | ||
|compression = 6.6:1 | |compression = 6.6:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 108 mph | ||
|power = 46 | |power = 46 bhp @ 7,000 rpm '68<br /> 47 bhp '69-75 | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|fuel_system | |fuel_system = 2x Mikuni VM34SC 34mm '68<br /> 2x Mikuni VM32SC '69-75 | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug| | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|B7HS}} '70-75 | ||
|battery = {{battery| | |battery = {{battery|12N7-4A}} '70-75 | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = | ||
|frame = | |||
|suspension = | |||
|brakes = | |||
|frame = | |front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} '70-75 | ||
|suspension = | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} '70-75 | ||
|rake_trail = | |||
|brakes = | |wheelbase = 56.1 in | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} | |length = | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} | |width = | ||
|rake_trail = | |height = | ||
|wheelbase = | |seat_height = 31 in | ||
|length = | |dry_weight = 403 lbs | ||
|width = | |wet_weight = | ||
|height = | |fuel_capacity = 3 gallons | ||
|seat_height = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|dry_weight = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|wet_weight = | |turning_radius = | ||
|fuel_capacity = 3 | |related = [[Suzuki TR500]] (Race version) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Suzuki TR500]] (Race version) | |||
|competition = [[Norton Manx]] <br />[[Matchless G50]] <br /> [[Triumph T100T]] <br />[[Kawasaki H1]] <br />[[Honda CB450]] | |competition = [[Norton Manx]] <br />[[Matchless G50]] <br /> [[Triumph T100T]] <br />[[Kawasaki H1]] <br />[[Honda CB450]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
When the '''[[Suzuki]] T500''' was unveiled in 1967, the experts hedged their bets. While it was along with the [[Kawasaki W1|650 Kawasaki W1]] the most powerful Japanese production bike, it was also a [[two-stroke]]. Could it swallow all that power? What would be its consumption of gas, oil and spark plugs? Most importantly, would such a machine prove reliable? | When the '''[[Suzuki]] T500''' was unveiled in 1967, the experts hedged their bets. While it was along with the [[Kawasaki W1|650 Kawasaki W1]] the most powerful Japanese production bike, it was also a [[two-stroke]]. Could it swallow all that power? What would be its consumption of gas, oil and spark plugs? Most importantly, would such a machine prove reliable? | ||
==Saved by Careful Design== | |||
Certainly, if the T500 wasn't the first large capacity two-stroke -there had been a 650 [[Scott]] previously -it was the first to flirt with such levels of performance. Attention was given to cooling, with the exhaust pipes splayed outwards to allow cool air to play directly on to the cylinders, and the importance accorded to lubrication (with a more highly developed pressure lubrication system than that of [[Yamaha]]) allowed the T500 to establish itself as a genuinely sporty bike beneath its excessively sober raiment. | Certainly, if the T500 wasn't the first large capacity two-stroke -there had been a 650 [[Scott]] previously -it was the first to flirt with such levels of performance. Attention was given to cooling, with the exhaust pipes splayed outwards to allow cool air to play directly on to the cylinders, and the importance accorded to lubrication (with a more highly developed pressure lubrication system than that of [[Yamaha]]) allowed the T500 to establish itself as a genuinely sporty bike beneath its excessively sober raiment. | ||
==The Long-Legged Look== | |||
Suzuki had been particularly careful to set the engine well forward in the frame to limit the chances of doing wheelies when accelerating; the long-wheelbase gave the T500 a particularly appealing look. After a natural period of mistrust, the career of the big Suzuki two-stroke really took off -until the arrival of even more spectacular competitors. Despite its conservative [[bottom-end]] design, the T500 even enjoyed a certain amount of success: it finished second at the [[Daytona 200]] in 1969 and --above all-- became World Championship runner-up in 1971. A modified version was the first two-stroke to win an [[AMA]] National Road Race. | Suzuki had been particularly careful to set the engine well forward in the frame to limit the chances of doing wheelies when accelerating; the long-wheelbase gave the T500 a particularly appealing look. After a natural period of mistrust, the career of the big Suzuki two-stroke really took off -until the arrival of even more spectacular competitors. Despite its conservative [[bottom-end]] design, the T500 even enjoyed a certain amount of success: it finished second at the [[Daytona 200]] in 1969 and --above all-- became World Championship runner-up in 1971. A modified version was the first two-stroke to win an [[AMA]] National Road Race. | ||
==1968 T500== | |||
[[Image:1968-Suzuki-T500-Red-8361-0.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Suzuki T500 in Red]] | |||
[[Image:1968-Suzuki-T500-Red-8361-1.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Suzuki T500 in Red]] | |||
== | [[Image:1968-Suzuki-T500-Red-8361-2.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Suzuki T500 in Red]] | ||
[[Image:1968-Suzuki-T500-Red-8361-3.jpg|left|thumb|1968 Suzuki T500 in Red]] | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
==1970 T500III== | |||
[[Image:1970-Suzuki-T500III.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Suzuki T500III]]<br style="clear: left"/> | |||
*FRAME #: N/A | *FRAME #: N/A | ||
*ENGINE #: N/A | *ENGINE #: N/A | ||
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==1971 T500R== | ==1971 T500R== | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
Image:1971-Suzuki-T500R.jpg|1971 Suzuki T500R | |||
Image:1971-Suzuki-T500-Blue-5685-0.jpg|1971 Suzuki T500 in Blue | Image:1971-Suzuki-T500-Blue-5685-0.jpg|1971 Suzuki T500 in Blue | ||
Image:1971-Suzuki-T500-Blue-5685-1.jpg|1971 Suzuki T500 in Blue | Image:1971-Suzuki-T500-Blue-5685-1.jpg|1971 Suzuki T500 in Blue | ||
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Image:1971-Suzuki-T500-RedWhite-7365-6.jpg|1971 Suzuki T500 in Red/White | Image:1971-Suzuki-T500-RedWhite-7365-6.jpg|1971 Suzuki T500 in Red/White | ||
Image:1971-Suzuki-T500-RedWhite-7365-7.jpg|1971 Suzuki T500 in Red/White | Image:1971-Suzuki-T500-RedWhite-7365-7.jpg|1971 Suzuki T500 in Red/White | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*ENGINE TYPE: 492cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin | *ENGINE TYPE: 492cc [[Two-stroke]] Twin | ||
*MODEL CODE: 151 | *MODEL CODE: 151 | ||
*COLOR: California Burgundy, Newport | *COLOR: California Burgundy, Newport | ||
* White tank stripes | * White tank stripes | ||
* Headlight flat at bottom | * Headlight flat at bottom | ||
* Flip-up gas cap | * Flip-up gas cap | ||
==1972 T500J== | ==1972 T500J== | ||
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-T500J.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki T500J]] | |||
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-T500-Green-8827-0.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki T500 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-T500-Green-8827-1.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki T500 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-T500-Green-8827-2.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki T500 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-T500-Green-8827-3.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki T500 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1972-Suzuki-T500-Green-8827-4.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki T500 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1972 Suzuki T500.jpg|left|thumb|1972 Suzuki T500]] | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
*FRAME #: T500-46463 | *FRAME #: T500-46463 | ||
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* White tank stripes | * White tank stripes | ||
* Thin chrome ring at bottom of gauges | * Thin chrome ring at bottom of gauges | ||
==1973 T500K== | ==1973 T500K== | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
Image:1973-Suzuki-T500K.jpg|1973 Suzuki T500K | Image:1973-Suzuki-T500K.jpg|1973 Suzuki T500K | ||
Image:1973_suzuki_t500_1.JPG|1973 Suzuki T500 in blue | Image:1973_suzuki_t500_1.JPG|1973 Suzuki T500 in blue | ||
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Image:1973-Suzuki-T500-Blue-11.jpg|1973 Suzuki Titan T500 in Blue | Image:1973-Suzuki-T500-Blue-11.jpg|1973 Suzuki Titan T500 in Blue | ||
Image:1973-Suzuki-T500-Blue-12.jpg|1973 Suzuki Titan T500 in Blue | Image:1973-Suzuki-T500-Blue-12.jpg|1973 Suzuki Titan T500 in Blue | ||
Image:1973-Suzuki-T500-Blue-13.jpg|1973 Suzuki Titan T500 in Blue | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* Round headlight | * Round headlight | ||
==1974 T500L== | ==1974 T500L== | ||
[[Image:1974-Suzuki-T500L.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Suzuki T500L]]<br style="clear: left"/> | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | |||
*FRAME #: T500-68083 | *FRAME #: T500-68083 | ||
*ENGINE #: ..... T500-68083 | *ENGINE #: ..... T500-68083 | ||
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* Gold tank stripes | * Gold tank stripes | ||
==1975 T500M== | ==1975 T500M== | ||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-T500M.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki T500M]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-T500-Blue-4587-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki T500 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-T500-Blue-4587-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki T500 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-T500-Blue-7733-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki T500 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-T500-Blue-7733-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki T500 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-T500-Blue-7733-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki T500 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-T500-Blue-7733-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki T500 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-Titan-T500-Blue-4593-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki Titan T500 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-Titan-T500-Blue-4593-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki Titan T500 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-Titan-T500-Blue-4593-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki Titan T500 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-Titan-T500-Blue-4593-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki Titan T500 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-Titan-T500-Blue-4593-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki Titan T500 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-Titan-T500-Blue-4593-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki Titan T500 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Suzuki-Titan-T500-Blue-4593-6.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Suzuki Titan T500 in Blue]] | |||
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*COLOR: Coronado Blue | *COLOR: Coronado Blue | ||
* Gold pin stripes on tank | * Gold pin stripes on tank | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|T500]] | [[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|T500]] | ||
[[Category:Suzuki T series]] | [[Category:Suzuki T series]] | ||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''Suzuki T500''' | |||
|image = | |||
|aka = T 500 | |||
|manufacturer = [[Suzuki]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1968 - 1974 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = [[Naked]] | |||
|engine = twin, two-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 70.0mm x 64.0mm | |||
|compression = 6.6:1 | |||
|top_speed = 106 mph (170 km/h) | |||
|power = 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 7000RPM | |||
|torque = 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM | |||
|fuel_system = Carburetor | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = 6.6:1 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: Telescopic fork <br> | |||
Rear: Dual shock absorbers | |||
|brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] <br>Rear: expanding brake | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 57.28 inches (1455 mm) | |||
|length = 86.42 inches (2195 mm) | |||
|width = 34.61 inches (879 mm) | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 187.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[Suzuki]] T500''' was a twin, two-stroke Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1968 and 1974. It could reach a top speed of 106 mph (170 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 7000 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, two-stroke. A 70.0mm [[bore]] x 64.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 492.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a [[port]] control. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual shock absorbers. The T500 was fitted with a 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 57.28 inches (1455 mm) long. | |||
==1968 - 1975 Suzuki T 500== | |||
[[File:suzuki-t500-1968-1975-2.jpg|600px|1968 - 1975 Suzuki T 500]] | |||
[[File:suzuki-t500-1968-1975-1.jpg|600px|1968 - 1975 Suzuki T 500]] | |||
[[File:suzuki-t500-1968-1975-0.jpg|600px|1968 - 1975 Suzuki T 500]] | |||
The T 500, being the bike that couldn't be built, was a sensation in 1968. A big two-stroke that ran faultlessly, didn't foul plugs, performed like a 650cc four stroke, but was light and cheap to buy. It had strange handling, the thirst of a cane-cutter and by today's standards woeful brakes. It looked kinda dumpy too, in typical 60's Japanese style, with a velour seat, a short wheelbase and a watermelon shaped petrol tank. One of the features we feel Suzuki has done an outstanding job on is the gearbox. Except perhaps for one thing. When downshifting, every time we would miss low gear. The transmission insisted on shifting into neutral and not go into low. | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/zero-to-sixty#suzuki-t500 Zero to Sixty] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/ljubica#suzuki-t500 Ljubica] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/on-a-marche-sur-bangkok#suzuki-t500 On a marché sur Bangkok] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/la-vengeance-du-serpent-a-plumes#suzuki-t500 La vengeance du serpent à plumes] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/le-viager#suzuki-t500 Le viager] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-cannonball-run#suzuki-t500 The Cannonball Run] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/on-any-sunday#suzuki-t500 On Any Sunday] | |||
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[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles]] | |||
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