![]() 1972 Suzuki T500 | |
Manufacturer | Suzuki |
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Also called | Suzuki T500/Five Suzuki Charger Suzuki Cobra Suzuki Titan |
Production | 1968-1975 |
Class | Standard |
Engine | 492 cc (30.0 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke parallel twin |
Bore / stroke | 70 mm × 64 mm (2.8 in × 2.5 in) |
Compression ratio | 6.6:1 |
Top speed | 105 mph (169 km/h) |
Power | 47 bhp (35 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
Transmission | Multiplate wet clutch, 5 speed |
Frame type | Duplex cradle |
Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: swinging arm |
Brakes | Front: 2ls drum Rear: drum |
Tyres | Front: 325x19 Rear: 400x18 |
Weight | 187 kg (412 lb) (dry) |
Footnotes / references [1][2][3][4] |
The Suzuki T500, variously known as the Suzuki T500/Five, Suzuki Charger, Suzuki Cobra and the Suzuki Titan during its model life, is a 492 cc (30.0 cu in), two-stroke, twin-cylinder motorcycle produced by the Japanese Suzuki company between 1968 and 1975. The model was developed as a larger version of the Suzuki T20 which was intended to compete with the large-capacity British twins in the American market. When introduced it was Suzuki's largest displacement machine.[5] Overengineering of the engine led to the bike gaining a reputation for reliability,[1] and being virtually bulletproof.[6] A total of over 100,000 units were sold during the model's production.[7]