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Suzuki GS 550

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Make Model

Suzuki GS 550

Year

1978

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.

Capacity

549 cc / 33.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke 56 x 55.8 mm
Compression Ratio 8.6:1
Cooling System Air cooled

Induction

4 x VM22SS Mikuni carburetors

Ignition

Battery and Coil

Starting

Electric and kick

Max Power

35.8 kW / 49 hp @ 9000 rpm

Max Torque

42 Nm 4.3 kgf-m / 31 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm

Clutch

Wet, 15 multi-plate

Transmission

6 Speed 

Final Drive

Chain

Primary Ratio

1.977:1

Front Suspension

Telescopic fork, oil damped

Rear Suspension

Twin shocks, coil over, 5-way adjustable springload

Front Brakes

Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper

Rear Brakes

Drum

Front Tyre

3.25-19

Rear Tyre

3.75-18

Rake

29o

Trail

119.9 mm / 4.7

Dry Weight

195 kg / 430 lbs

Wet Weight

216 kg / 476 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal

Standing ¼ Mile  

13.7 sec / 152 km/h / 94.7 mph

Top Speed

181 km/h / 112 mph
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