Suzuki GT550

Suzuki GT550
ManufacturerSuzuki
Also calledIndy
ClassStandard
Engine543 cc (33.1 cu in) two-stroke triple
Bore / stroke61 mm × 62 mm (2.4 in × 2.4 in)
Compression ratio6.7:1
Top speed177–185 km/h (110–115 mph) claimed [1]
Power37 kW (50 bhp) (claimed)[2]
Ignition typeBattery and coil
TransmissionMulti-disc wet clutch, 5-speed, chain drive
Frame typeSteel double cradle
SuspensionFront: telescopic fork, rear: swingarm
BrakesDrum. 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
TyresFront: 3.25-19, rear: 4.00-18 both bias ply tube type
Wheelbase1,460 mm (57.5 in)
DimensionsW: 740 mm (29.0 in)
Seat height800 mm (31.5 in)
Weight211 kg (465.146 lb)[2][3] (wet)
Fuel capacity15 L; 3.3 imp gal (4.0 US gal)
Fuel consumption6.5–5.3 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.

  1. ^ GT550 Owner's Manual Suzuki Part #99011-34611
  2. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference CW1973 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Given 205 kg (453 lb) with 4.0 US gal tank 1/2 full and 6.073 lbs per US gallon
  4. ^ Siegal, Margie (November–December 2011). "1975 Suzuki GT550 Indy". Motorcycle Classics. Retrieved 23 April 2013.