Suzuki DR500: review, history, specs
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| Suzuki DR500 | |
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| Production | 81-83 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | 498cc Four-stroke single cylinder |
| Top Speed | 84.5 mph |
| Spark Plug | NGK D8EA '81-83 |
| Front Tire | 3.00-21 '81-83 |
| Rear Tire | 6705 '81-83 |
| Weight | |
| Oil Filter | K&N KN-137 |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki DR500 is a motorcycle produced by Suzuki from 1981 to 1983.
1981 DR500X[edit | edit source]
- V.I.N. #: JS1DM41A B 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: DR500-
- ENGINE TYPE: 498cc Four-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 374
- COLOR: White
- Red and two tone orange tank stripes
- Aluminum swing arm
1982 DR500Z[edit | edit source]
- V.I.N. #: JS1DM41A C 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: DR500-
- ENGINE TYPE: 498cc Four-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 374
- COLOR: White
- Three tone blue tank stripes
1983 DR500D[edit | edit source]
- V.I.N. #: JS1DM41A D 100001
- ENGINE PREFIX: DR500-
- ENGINE TYPE: 498cc Four-stroke
- MODEL CODE: 374
- COLOR: White
- Blue seat
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| Suzuki DR500 | |
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| Also called | DR500S, DR 500 S, DR 500 |
| Production | 1981 - 1983 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.0mm x 82.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 85 mph (136 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500RPM |
| Torque | 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | Mikuni 35SS Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Showa Fork Rear: Swinging Arm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.60-18 |
| Wheelbase | 57.91 inches (1471 mm) |
| Seat Height | 34.29 inches (871 mm) |
| Weight | 146.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki DR500S was a single cylinder, four-stroke Enduro motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1981 and 1983. It could reach a top speed of 85 mph (136 km/h). Max torque was 30.98 ft/lbs (42.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 26.42 HP (19.7 KW) @ 6500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 88.0mm bore x 82.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead cams (ohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Showa Fork while the rear was equipped with a Swinging Arm. The DR500S was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 57.91 inches (1471 mm) long.
1982 Suzuki DR 500 S[edit | edit source]
For 1981 there was an entirely new engine, the single remnant of the old being the bore staying at 88 mm, with the stroke now growing to 82 mm for a grand total of 498 cc. A pair of counterbalancers was added to the crankshaft, one fore, one aft, as vibration did become an issue with the half-liter size. This air-cooled, wet-sump engine had a chain-driven single overhead camshaft, four valves and a compression ratio of 8.7 to 1.