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Type of motorcycle
Suzuki GT550
Manufacturer
Suzuki
Also called
Indy
Class
Standard
Engine
543 cc (33.1 cu in) two-stroke triple
Bore / stroke
61 mm × 62 mm (2.4 in × 2.4 in)
Compression ratio
6.7:1
Top speed
177–185 km/h (110–115 mph) claimed [1]
Power
37 kW (50 bhp) (claimed)[2]
Ignition type
Battery and coil
Transmission
Multi-disc wet clutch, 5-speed, chain drive
Frame type
Steel double cradle
Suspension
Front: telescopic fork, rear: swingarm
Brakes
Drum. Front: 300 mm × 51 mm (11.8 in × 2.0 in), rear: 182 mm × 28 mm (7.18 in × 1.12 in)
Starting with 1973 K model, front brake was a hydraulically operated single disk type with 290mm (11.4") diameter rotor
Tyres
Front: 3.25-19, rear: 4.00-18 both bias ply tube type
Wheelbase
1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Dimensions
W: 740 mm (29.0 in)
Seat height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Weight
211 kg (465.146 lb)[2][3] (wet)
Fuel capacity
15 L; 3.3 imp gal (4.0 US gal)
Fuel consumption
6.5–5.3 L/100 km; 43–53 mpg‑imp (36–44 mpg‑US)[2]
The Suzuki GT550 is a three cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled 1970s-era motorcycle in Suzuki's "Grand Touring" GT series. Three Grand Touring models including the GT380 and GT750 and were originally offered for sale with the beginning of the 1972 model year (MY) with the 550 called "Indy" for the North American market.[4] In Suzuki's numbering scheme, automobile race tracks identify each of its 3-cylinder GT bikes for the North America market: Sebring for the 380, Indy for the 550 and Le Mans for the 750.
^GT550 Owner's Manual Suzuki Part #99011-34611
^ abcCite error: The named reference CW1973 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^Given 205 kg (453 lb) with 4.0 US gal tank 1/2 full and 6.073 lbs per US gallon
The SuzukiGT550 is a three cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled 1970s-era motorcycle in Suzuki's "Grand Touring" GT series. Three Grand Touring models including...
competition from technical developments of four-stroke motorcycles. Suzuki GT series SuzukiGT550 Holliday, Bob (1974), Motorcycle panorama: a pictorial review...
header. This allowed Suzuki to use four mufflers rather than an unbalanced "2 and 1" or a "three into two" exhaust arrangement. The GT550 and GT750 featured...
threw a bottle of Jack Daniel's on to the ground, then sped off on his SuzukiGT550 motorbike. Scott suffered serious injuries from the ensuing motorcycle...
List of Suzuki motorcycles. "Nanjing Jincheng Suzuki Motorcycle Co., Ltd". www.jincheng.com. Archived from the original on 4 May 2007. Retrieved 12 January...
as the GT500 to bring it in line with the rest of the Suzuki range. The sporty GT 380 and GT550 were by now well established and the 500 was now seen...
rpm. In 1971 the Ram Air System cooling duct, as used on the GT380 and GT550, was added to the cylinder head. It is debated whether the Ram Air System...
in the bottom of the crank chambers. This was first seen on the Suzuki GT750, GT550, and GT380 motorcycles. In an effort to reduce CO, HC, and NOx emissions...
circuit for a whole week, day and night, between 3–10 May 1973. 1974 Suzuki GT380 GT550 GT750 Ridden three times around the coastline of Britain. 1994 Yamaha...
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