1981 Suzuki GS 550E

Make Model	Suzuki GS 550E
Year	1981 - 82
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
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	29^o
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
Consumption Average	5.6 L/100 km / 42 mpg / 50.4 Imp mpg
Standing ¼ Mile	13.7 sec / 152 km/h / 94.7 mph
Top Speed	181 km/h / 112 mph