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Suzuki GS 550M Katana (1981) technical specifications

Suzuki GS 550M Katana technical specifications

Suzuki GS 550M Katana is produced in 1981. Engine is Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder., displacement 549 cc / 33.5 cu in , produces power 40 kW / 53.7 hp @ 9400 rpm and 41 Nm / 4.4 kgf-m / 32lb-ft @ 8200 rpm. Suzuki GS 550M Katana top speed is 167 km/h / 104 mph. Suzuki GS 550M Katana wet weight is 215 kg / 452 lbs. Suzuki GS 550M Katana has 3 photos.

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Model: GS 550M Katana
Years: 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

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