Suzuki GT550 (1970-71)

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The Suzuki GT550J was a motorcycle produced in 1970-1971, powered by a two-stroke, transverse three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 543 cc. With three 28mm Mikuni carburetors and an ignition system of battery/coil with contact breakers, the motorcycle was capable of producing a max power of 53 hp at 7500 rpm and max torque of 53 Nm at 6000 rpm. The frame was made up of welded mild steel tubing, with a 5-speed transmission and a final drive of chain, endless 530. The front suspension consisted of a telehydraulic fork, while the rear suspension was dual shocks swinging fork preload adjustable. The front and rear brakes were both drum, and the motorcycle rode on a front tire size of 3.25-19 and a rear tire size of 4.00-18. The dimensions of the motorcycle were 2195 mm in length, 815 mm in width, and 1160 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1465 mm and ground clearance of 145 mm. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 200 kg, and it had a fuel capacity of 12.5 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GT550J

Year: 1970-71


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

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