1983
Suzuki DR 500 S - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 594700 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | DR 500 S |
| Year | 1983 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake |
| Reartyre | 4.60-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 88.0 x 82.0 mm (3.5 x 3.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 8.7:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Power | 27.00 HP (19.7 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 136.0 km/h (84.5 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 9.00 litres (2.38 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 146.0 kg (321.9 pounds) |
About Suzuki
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Michio Suzuki
Best Known For:
GSX-R sportbikes, Hayabusa, DR/DR-Z dual-sports, Burgman scooters
Company History
From loom maker to racing force, Suzuki built its reputation on durable, value-forward engineering that still wins on Sundays. The GSX-R defined modern sportbike DNA—light frames, revvy fours—while the Hayabusa rewrote the velocity conversation with stability and everyday civility. Off-road, DR and DR-Z dual-sports became global workhorses: simple, tractable, fixable anywhere. Suzuki’s strategy blends incremental evolution with racing feedback, keeping parts affordable and reliability high. In scooters, Burgman made maxi convenience mainstream. Historically, Suzuki is the rider’s brand: honest performance, dealer networks that reach small towns, and a knack for machines that feel friendly yet fast.