Suzuki GS 550M Katana SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Suzuki GS 550M Katana

Year:
1981

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

Capacity:
549 cc / 33.5 cu in

Bore x Stroke:
56
x 55.8 mm

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Compression Ratio:
8.6:1

Lubrication :
Wet sump

Induction:

4
x 34mm Mikuni
carburetors

Ignition :
Transistorized

Ignition Timing :
15º BTDC below 1500 rpm / 40º BTDC above 2350 rpm

Spark Plug:
B8ES NGK, N60R for real performance

Battery :
12V 14Ah

Starting:
Electric

Max Power :
40 kW / 53.7 hp @ 9400 rpm

Max Torque:
41
Nm / 4.4 kgf-m / 32lb-ft @ 8200 rpm

Clutch:
Multiplate, wet

Transmission :
6
Speed 

Final Drive:
Chain, Daido D.I.D 530 ‘O’ Ring, approx. 100 links

Primary Reduction:
1.977:1 (87/44)

Final Reduction:
3.400:1 (51/15 – UK) / 3.267:1 (49/15 – US) /
3.333:1 (50/15 – Italy)

Gear Ratio:
1st 2.666 / 2nd 1.777 / 3th 1.380 / 4th 1.173 / 5th
1.045 / 5th 0.956:1

Front Suspension:
35
mm Air assisted forks,
2-way spring preload adjustable

Front
Wheel Travel:
145 mm / 5.7 in

Rear Suspension:
Dual shocks, adjustable
spring preload and rebound damping

Rear
Wheel Travel:
85 mm / 2.2 in

Front Brakes:
2 x
275mm discs, 1 piston calipers

Rear Brakes:
Single drum

Front Tyre:
3.25-19

Rear Tyre:
3.75-18

Dimensions:
Length 2100 mm / 82.7 in
Width     720 mm / 28.3 in

Wheelbase :
1435 mm / 56.5 in

Seat Height :
740 mm / 29.1 in

Ground Clearance :
160 mm / 6.3 in

Wet Weight:
215 kg / 452 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal

Reserve:
4.0 Litres / 1.1 US gal / 0.88 Imp gal

Consumption Average:

5.7 L/100 km / 17.4 km/l / 41 US
mpg / 49.2 Imp mpg

Top Speed:

167 km/h / 104 mph