Suzuki GT550

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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.