Suzuki GT550 (1976-77)

The Suzuki GT550M is a transverse three-cylinder motorcycle produced in 1976-77. Its engine has a capacity of 543cc and a compression ratio of 6.8:1. The bike features 3 x 28mm Mikuni carburetors and a battery/coil ignition system. It has both electric and kick starting options, with a maximum power output of 40 kW / 53 hp at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 53 Nm / 5.4 kgf-m / 38.8 ft-lb at 6000 rpm.

The frame is made of welded mild steel tubing and the transmission is 5-speed, constant mesh. The final drive is a chain, endless 530, and the brakes are both drum, with the front suspension being a telehydraulic fork and the rear suspension being dual shocks swinging fork preload adjustable. The front tire is 3.25-19 and the rear tire is 4.00-18.

The dimensions of the GT550M are length 2195 mm / 86.4 in, width 815 mm / 32.1 in, height 1160 mm / 45.7 in, with a wheelbase of 1465 mm / 57.7 in and a ground clearance of 145 mm / 5.7 in. The dry weight of the vehicle is 200 kg / 441 lbs and it has a fuel capacity of 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal / 2.7 Imp gal.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GT550M

Year: 1976 – 77


Engine: Two stroke, transverse three cylinder
Capacity: 543 cc / 33.1 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 61 x 62 mm
Compression Ratio: 6.8:1
Induction: 3 x 28mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Battery/coil with contact breakers
IBattery: 12V, 11Ah
Starting: Electric and kick
Max Power: 40 kW / 53 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 53 Nm / 5.4 kgf-m / 38.8 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm
Frame: Welded mild steel tubing
Transmission: 5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain, endless 530
Front Suspension: Telehydraulic fork
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks swinging fork preload adjustable

Front Brakes: Drum
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.25-19
Rear Tyre: 4.00-18
Dimensions: Length: 2195 mm / 86.4 in Width: 815 mm / 32.1 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.7 in
Wheelbase: 1465 mm / 57.7 in
Ground Clearance: 145 mm / 5.7 in
Dry Weight: 200 kg / 441 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal / 2.7 Imp gal

Related models: