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|engine = 492cc | |engine = 492cc | ||
|bore_stroke = 70mm x 64mm | |bore_stroke = 70mm x 64mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = 6.6:1 | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|fuel_system = 2x Mikuni VM34SC 34mm 67<br /> 2x Mikuni VM32SC 68-75 | |||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|B7HS}} '70-75 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|B7HS}} '70-75 | ||
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|suspension = | |suspension = | ||
|brakes = | |brakes = | ||
|front_tire = {{tire| | |front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}} '70-75 | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} '70-75 | |rear_tire = {{tire|4.00-18}} '70-75 | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
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|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
|competition = | |competition = [[Norton Manx]] <br />[[Matchless G50]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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? | ||