Suzuki T 500 TITAN: history, specs, pictures
'Suzuki T 500 TITAN' | |
Manufacturer | [[Suzuki]] |
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Production | 1970 |
Class | [[:Category:Classic motorcycles|Classic]] [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] |
Engine | Two stroke, parallel two cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
Compression ratio | 6.6:1 |
Horsepower | 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 7000RPM |
Torque | 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
Fuel System | 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shock absorbers |
Brakes | Front: Drum Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 3.00-18 |
Rear Tire | 3.25-16 |
Wheelbase | 57.28 inches (1455 mm) |
Length | 85.51 inches (2172 mm) |
Width | 32.91 inches (836 mm) |
Weight | 186.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki T 500 TITAN was a Two stroke, parallel two cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1970. Max torque was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 43.99 HP (32.8 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine
A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 492.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.00-18 front tire and a 3.25-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shock absorbers. The wheelbase was 57.28 inches (1455 mm) long.
1970 Suzuki T 500 TITAN
In 1968, everyone knew the only good parallel twins came out of England. And four-stroke engines powered all of these. Two-strokes, the conventional thinking went, were noisy, smelly and high-strung. Engine porting aside, Suzuki changed very little on the T500 during its seven year run. The gas tank and seat changed for 1969, but after that changes were limited to color options and minor upgrades in switc gear and hardware.