1981
Suzuki GS 550 T - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 269068 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | GS 550 T |
| Year | 1981 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Reartyre | 4.25-17 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 56.0 x 55.8 mm (2.2 x 2.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 8.6:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 549.00 ccm (33.50 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 50.00 HP (36.5 kW)) @ 9400 RPM |
| Topspeed | 177.0 km/h (110.0 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 16.50 litres (4.36 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 218.0 kg (480.6 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.