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{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Suzuki T500 | |name = '''Suzuki T500''' | ||
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|aka = | |aka = '''Titan''', T 500 | ||
|manufacturer = Suzuki | |manufacturer = [[Suzuki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1968 - 1975 | |production = 1968 - 1975 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = [[Suzuki GT500]] | |successor = [[Suzuki GT500]] | ||
|class = Standard | |class = [[Standard]] | ||
|engine = 492cc twin, two-stroke | |engine = 492cc twin, two-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 70.0mm x 64.0mm | |bore_stroke = 70.0mm x 64.0mm | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = [[Suzuki TR500]] (Race version) | |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]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[Suzuki]] T500''' was a twin, two-stroke [[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. | 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. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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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. | ||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==1968 T500 | ==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== | ||
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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== | ||
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* Gold pin stripes on tank | * Gold pin stripes on tank | ||
==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== | ==In Media== | ||
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{{Suzuki}} | {{Suzuki}} |