Suzuki T 500 TITAN: history, specs, pictures

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Suzuki T 500 TITAN
Manufacturer
Production 1970
Class Classic
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

Clutch: Wet, multiplate
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)
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
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[edit | edit source]

A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 492.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet, multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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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.