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{{Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Suzuki GSX550 | |name = [[Suzuki]] GSX550 | ||
| | |image = [[File:Suzuki-GSX-550ES-83.jpg|frameless|Suzuki GSX550]] | ||
|aka = GSX550EU, GSX 550 EU, GSX550ES, GSX550EF, GSX 550 ES, GSX 550 EF, GSX 550 | |aka = GSX550EU, GSX 550 EU, GSX550ES, GSX550EF, GSX 550 ES, GSX 550 EF, GSX 550 | ||
|manufacturer = Suzuki | |manufacturer = Suzuki | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | |engine = Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
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|dry_weight = 216 kg / 476 lbs | |dry_weight = 216 kg / 476 lbs | ||
|wet_weight = | |wet_weight = | ||
|fuel_capacity = 18 | |fuel_capacity = 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 100/90-16 front [[tire]] and a 110/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 260 mm discs, 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive. while the rear was equipped with a Rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload. The GSX550ES was fitted with a 18 | It came with a 100/90-16 front [[tire]] and a 110/90-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 260 mm discs, 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive. while the rear was equipped with a Rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload. The GSX550ES was fitted with a 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 216 kg / 476 lbs. The wheelbase was 1430 mm / 56.3 in long. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:Suzuki-GSX-550ES-83.jpg|600px|Suzuki GSX550]] | [[File:Suzuki-GSX-550ES-83.jpg|600px|Suzuki GSX550]] | ||
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Underneath the seat, the top tubes are of the normal round variety making the | Underneath the seat, the top tubes are of the normal round variety making the | ||
visible square ones just a point of fashion. | visible square ones just a point of fashion. | ||
The tubes are made of steel, although they give the impression of | The tubes are made of steel, although they give the impression of aluminium, | ||
being painted silver. | being painted silver. | ||
The gearbox ratios have been changed slightly from the old 550 but as before, | The gearbox ratios have been changed slightly from the old 550 but as before, | ||
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!Fuel Capacity | !Fuel Capacity | ||
|18 | |18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | ||
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!Consumption Average | !Consumption Average |