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==1977==
{{Motorcycle
===GS550B===
|name            = Suzuki GS550
|photo= 1977-Suzuki-GS550B.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1977 - 1981
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Standard
|engine          = in-line four, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 60.0mm x 50.6mm
|compression      = 8.6:1
|top_speed        = 110 mph (177 km/h)
|power            = 66.51 HP (49.6 KW) @ 10000RPM
|torque          = 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|ignition        = transistorized
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK B8ES}} 77-79
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB10L-A2}} 77-79
|transmission    = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet multi-plate type <br>
 
|final_drive= {{chain|530x110}}
|front_sprocket= 15T
|rear_sprocket= 50T
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic, pneumatic/ [[coil]] spring, oil dampened <br>
Rear: full- floating suspension system
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake)
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-1654h}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/90-1667h}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 56.89 inches (1445 mm)
|length          = 82.09 inches (2085 mm)
|width            = 34.65 inches (880 mm)
|height          = 45.28 inches (1150 mm)
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      = 410.06 pounds (186.0 Kg)
|wet_weight      = 222.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 2.4 Gallon (9.08 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|oil_filter      = K&N KN-133
|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
|fuel_consumption = 4.70 liters/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Suzuki GS750]]
|competition      = [[BMW R65]]<br />[[Honda CB650]]<br />[[Honda CX500]]<br />[[Kawasaki KZ650B]]<br />[[Suzuki GS550]]<br />[[Yamaha XS650]]<br />[[Yamaha SR500]]
}}
 
The '''[[Suzuki]] GS550L''' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1977 and 1981. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 36.88 ft/lbs (50.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 66.51 HP (49.6 KW) @ 10000 RPM. 
 
==Engine==
The engine was a oil & [[air cooled]] in-line four, four-stroke. A 60.0mm [[bore]] x 50.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of 572.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc).
 
==Drive==
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-plate type. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 100/90-1654h front [[tire]] and a 130/90-1667h rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic, pneumatic/ coil spring, oil dampened while the rear was equipped with a full- floating suspension system. The GS550L was fitted with a 2.4 Gallon (9.08 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 410.06 pounds (186.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.89 inches (1445 mm) long. 
 
 
 
==1977 GS550B==
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GS550B.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GS550B]]<br style="clear: left"/>
[[Image:1977-Suzuki-GS550B.jpg|left|thumb|1977 Suzuki GS550B]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: GS550-100001
*FRAME #: GS550-100001
*ENGINE #: GS550-100001
*ENGINE #: GS550-100001
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
*MODEL CODE: 470
*MODEL CODE: 470
*COLOR: Black, Green
*COLOR: Black, Green
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==1978 GS550C==
==1978==
===GS550C===
[[Image:1978-Suzuki-GS550C.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Suzuki GS550C]]<br style="clear: left"/>
[[Image:1978-Suzuki-GS550C.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Suzuki GS550C]]<br style="clear: left"/>


*FRAME #: GS550-110407
*FRAME #: GS550-110407
*ENGINE #: GS550-114441
*ENGINE #: GS550-114441
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
*MODEL CODE: 470
*MODEL CODE: 470
*COLOR: Midnight Blue, Midnight Burgundy
*COLOR: Midnight Blue, Midnight Burgundy
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* Side covers primary color
* Side covers primary color


===GS550EC===
[[Image:1978-Suzuki-GS550EC.jpg|left|thumb|1978 Suzuki GS550EC]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: GS550E-100018
*ENGINE #: GS550-114487
*ENGINE TYPE: . • . 549cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
*MODEL CODE: . • . 470
*COLOR: Black
* Mag wheels
* Front and rear disc brakes
* Custom dual saddle
* Gold and red tank and tail piece stripes
==1979==


==1979 GS550N==
===GS550N===
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-GS550N.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki GS550N]]<br style="clear: left"/>
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-GS550N.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki GS550N]]<br style="clear: left"/>


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*FRAME #: GS550-119862
*FRAME #: GS550-119862
*ENGINE #: GS550-139272
*ENGINE #: GS550-139272
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
*MODEL CODE: 470
*MODEL CODE: 470
*COLOR: Green, Maroon
*COLOR: Green, Maroon
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* Side covers primary color
* Side covers primary color
* Folding foot pegs
* Folding foot pegs
===GS550EN===
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-GS550EN.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki GS550EN]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: GS550E-115731
*ENGINE #: GS550-139272
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
*MODEL CODE: 470
*COLOR: Black
* Mag wheels
* Gold tank and tail piece stripes
* Front and rear disc brakes
===GS550LN===
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-GS550LN.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki GS550LN]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: GS550E-700020
*ENGINE #: GS550-139272
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
*MODEL CODE: 475
*COLOR: Black, Maroon
* Leading axle front forks
* Pullback handlebars
* Chopped mega-phone type exhaust
* Plush step saddle
==1980==
===GS550ET===
[[Image:1980-Suzuki-GS550ET.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki GS550ET]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: GS550E-125125
*ENGINE #: GS550-159165
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc 4 Strk. 4 CyI.
*MODEL CODE: 470
*COLOR: Black, Red
* Rectangular front master cylinder
* CV type carbs
==1983 GS550ED==
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS550ED.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS550ED]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N. #: JS1GN74A D 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: N702-
*ENGINE TYPE: 572cc 4 Strk.
*MODEL CODE: 434
*COLOR: Silver & Red, White & Blue
* Full floater rear suspension
* Sport quarter fairing
* 16 inch front wheel
==1985 GS550EF==
[[Image:1985-Suzuki-GS550EF.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Suzuki GS550EF]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N. #: JS1 GN74A F2100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: N702-
*ENGINE TYPE: 572cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
*MODEL CODE: 434
*COLOR: White & Blue, White & Red
* Gold wheels
* Anti-dive with 4 way adjustments
==1983 GS550ESD==
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS550ESD.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS550ESD]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N. #: JS1GN74A D 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: N702-
*ENGINE TYPE: 572cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
*MODEL CODE: 434
*COLOR: White & Blue
* Frame mounted half fairing
* 16 inch front wheel
==1983 GS550ES3==
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS550ES3.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS550ES3]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N. #: JS1GN74A D 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: N702-
*ENGINE TYPE: 572cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
*MODEL CODE: 434
*COLOR: White & Blue
* Graphics and features the same as the following year
==1984 GS550ESE==
[[Image:1984-Suzuki-GS550ESE.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Suzuki GS550ESE]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N. #: JS1GN74A E 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: N702-
*ENGINE TYPE: 572cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
*MODEL CODE: 434
*COLOR: White & Blue
* Gold wheels
* Blue front fender
==1985 GS550ESF==
[[Image:1985-Suzuki-GS550ESF.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Suzuki GS550ESF]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N. #: JS1GN74A F2100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: N702-
*ENGINE TYPE: 572cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
*MODEL CODE: 434
*COLOR: White & Blue
* Black seat
* Anti-dive with 4 way adjustments
==1986 GS550ESG==
[[Image:1986-Suzuki-GS550ESG.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Suzuki GS550ESG]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N. #: JS1GN74A G2100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: N702 -
*ENGINE TYPE: 572cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
*MODEL CODE: 434
*COLOR: White & Blue, Black & Red
* Black wheels
* Anti-dive with 4 way adjustment




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*V.I.N.#: JS1GN71A B 100001
*V.I.N.#: JS1GN71A B 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX#: GS550-
*ENGINE PREFIX#: GS550-
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*ENGINE TYPE: 549cc 4 Strk. 4 Cyl.
*MODEL CODE: 474
*MODEL CODE: 474
*COLOR: Red, Blue
*COLOR: Red, Blue
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* Chrome headlight housing
* Chrome headlight housing


==1979 - 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L==
[[File:suzuki-gs550-1979-1986-1.jpg|600px|1979 - 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L]]
[[File:suzuki-gs550-1979-1986-0.jpg|600px|1979 - 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L]]
The Suzuki GS 550 L is a typical representative of the so-called soft- chopper generation (construction period from 1979 to 1984). Originated from the successful and more sporty 550 E , the 550 L has an extended fork, a chopper steering wheel, a reduced tank and a bench seat.The L models of the GS series enjoyed great popularity, particularly in their "large" variants 750 L, 850 L and 850 GL, 1000 L and 1000 GL as well as 1100 L and 1100 GL, particularly on the US market , Which also explains their long construction period. The end of the GS series represents the futuristic styled GSX 1100 Katana.
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/american-ninja-2-the-confrontation#suzuki-gs550 American Ninja 2: The Confrontation]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/year-of-the-gun#suzuki-gs550 Year of the Gun]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/class-of-nuke-em-high#suzuki-gs550 Class of Nuke 'Em High]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/tj-hooker#suzuki-gs550 T.J. Hooker]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/dahoam-is-dahoam#suzuki-gs550 Dahoam is dahoam]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/skallet#suzuki-gs550 Skallet]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/a-very-peculiar-practice#suzuki-gs550 A Very Peculiar Practice]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/dan-cheng-lu#suzuki-gs550 Dan cheng lu]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/derrick#suzuki-gs550 Derrick]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/nightmare-weekend#suzuki-gs550 Nightmare Weekend]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/les-comperes#suzuki-gs550 Les compères]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/die-rettungsflieger#suzuki-gs550 Die Rettungsflieger]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/highway-to-heaven#suzuki-gs550 Highway to Heaven]
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Suzuki}}


[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GS550]]
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GS550]]
[[Category:Suzuki GS series]]
[[Category:Standard motorcycles]]
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]

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