Suzuki GSX550ES (1984-86)

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The Suzuki GSX550ES motorcycle was produced from 1984 to 1986 and has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 572cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.8:1 and is air/oil cooled. The bike has 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors and transistorized ignition. Starting is electric and it has a maximum power of 46.7 kW/64 hp at 10,000 rpm and max torque of 50 Nm/67.1 hp at 8,000 rpm. The transmission is 6-speed and the frame is made of tubular steel, double cradle. The front suspension has telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive while the rear suspension has rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload. The front brakes are 2 x 260 mm discs with a 2 piston caliper while the rear brake is a single 250 mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 100/90-16 and 110/90-18 respectively. The motorcycle is 2125 mm long, 710 mm wide, and 1110 mm tall with a wheelbase of 1430 mm and a ground clearance of 150 mm. The seat height is 780 mm and its dry weight is 216 kg. The fuel capacity is 18 litres and its average consumption is 5.3 L/100 km. The motorcycle has a standing 1/4 mile time of 12.3 seconds at 172 km/h and a top speed of 196 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 550ES

Year: 1984 – 86


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 572 cc / 34.9 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 60 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Cooling System: Air/oil cooled
Induction: 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 46.7 kW / 64 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque: 50 Nm / 67.1 hp @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular steel, double cradle
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive.
Rear Suspension: Rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload

Front Brakes: 2 x 260 mm discs, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/90-16
Rear Tyre: 110/90-18
Dimensions: Length: 2125 mm / 83.7 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in
Wheelbase: 1430 mm / 56.3 in
Ground Clearance: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 30.7 in
Dry Weight: 216 kg / 476 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.3 L/100 km / 18.7 km/l / US 44 mpg / 52.8 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.3 sec / 172 km/h / 107 mph
Top Speed: 196 km/h / 122 mph

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