Suzuki GS 550M Katana (1981) 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.
Technical specifications
+ Add to 'Compare list'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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