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Suzuki DR 500S

Make Model	Suzuki DR 500S
Year	1980-81
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves, TSCC
Capacity	498 cc / 30.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke	88 x 82 mm
Compression Ratio	8.9:1
Cooling System	Air cooled
Lubrication System	Wet sump
Induction	Mikuni 35SS, slingshot
Ignition	PEI pointless
Starting	Kick
Max Power	26 kW / 36 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque	42 Nm / 4.3 kgf-m / 31 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Transmission	5 Speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain, O-ring
Gear Ratios	1st 2.42 / 2nd 1.63 / 3rd 1.63 / 4th 1.00 / 5th 0.83:1
Primary Drive Ratio	2.39:1
Final Drive Ratio	3.36:1
Front Suspension	Telescopic Showa 36mm, oil damped
Front Wheel Travel	230 mm / 9.1"
Rear Suspension	Swinging arm , adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping
Rear Wheel Travel	220 mm / 8.7"
Front Brakes	Drum, 150 mm, expanding
Rear Brakes	Drum, 150 mm, expanding
Front Tyre	3.00-21
Rear Tyre	4.60-18
Dry Weight	128 kg / 282 lbs
Wet-Weight	148 kg / 326 lbs
Wheelbase	1465 mm / 57.7"
Seat Height	870 mm / 34.3"
Ground Clearance	270 mm / 10.6"
Fuel Capacity	9 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal
Fuel Reserve	2 Litres / 2.1 US qt / 1.8 Imp qt
Top Speed	136 km/h / 84.5 mph