Suzuki GT550 - Specifications

Specifications

• Engine type : Air-cooled 3-cylinder two-stroke with equal 120-deg. crank throws; rubber mountings for vibration reduction.
• Max. power : 48.5 HP @ 6500 RPM (SAE net, rated at the crankshaft) (36.1 kW); later models outside North America 53 HP
• Torque : 42.8 ft/lb @ 5000 RPM (58 Nm); later models outside North America 38.7ft/lb @ 6000RPM
• Induction system : Piston port w/3 Mikuni VM type round slide carburators
• Bore & stroke : 61 mm x 62 mm
• Displacement : 543cc (nominal)
• Compr. ratio : 6.7:1 (corrected)
• Ignition : Battery/coil with contact breakers
• Electrical system: 12 volt DC with 11 A-hr battery
• Charging system: 3 phase excited field type alternator w/max output of-

Nippon Denso = 28A @ 6000 RPM

Kokusan = 15.5 A @ 6000 RPM

• Transmission : 5 speed in unit, constant mesh, foot shift
• Final drive type : Heavy duty endless 530 chain
• Frame : All welded mild steel tubing; all tubes of circular x-section
• Dry weight : 441 lb. (200 kg) Earlier models were rated at 418 lb (187 kg)
• Overall length : 86.4" (2195 mm)
• Overall width : 32.1" (815 mm)
• Overall height : 45.7" (1160 mm)
• Wheelbase : 57.7" (1465 mm) nominal
• Ground clearance: 5.7" (145 mm)
• Fuel capacity : 3.3 Imperial gal. (15.0 litres) including reserve
• Fuel consumption: 44mpg
• Brakes, front : 4LS twin panel drum (1972 MY only)

Single caliper hydraulic disc (subsequent MY)

• Brakes, rear : 1LS single panel drum
• Tire, front : 3.25 x 19
• Tire, rear : 4.00 x 18