Suzuki
GS 550L SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Suzuki
GS 550L

Year:
1979 – 81

Engine:
Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valves per
cylinder.

Capacity:
549 cc / 33.5 cu in

Bore x Stroke:
56
x 55.8 mm

Compression Ratio:
8.6:1

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Induction:
4 x VM22SS Mikuni carburetors

Ignition:
Battery and Coil

Starting:
Electric and kick

Max Power :
35.8 kW / 49 hp @ 9000 rpm

Max Torque:
42
Nm 4.3 kgf-m / 31 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm

Clutch:
Wet, 15 multi-plate

Transmission:
6
Speed 

Final
Drive:
Chain

Primary Ratio:
1.977:1

Front Suspension:
Telescopic fork, oil damped

Rear Suspension:
Twin shocks, coil over, 5-way adjustable springload

Front Brakes:
Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper

Rear Brakes:
Drum

Front Tyre:
3.25-19

Rear Tyre:
3.75-18

Rake:
29o

Trail:
119.9 mm / 4.7

Dry Weight:
195 kg / 430 lbs

Wet Weight:
216 kg / 476 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
17
Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal

Consumption Average:
5.6 L/100 km / 42 mpg / 50.4 Imp mpg

Standing
¼ Mile  :
13.7 sec / 152 km/h / 94.7 mph

Top Speed:
181 km/h / 112 mph