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Suzuki DR 500S

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Make Model

Suzuki DR 500S

Year

1983 - 85

Engine

Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves, TSCC

Capacity

498 cc / 30.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke 88 x 82 mm
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Cooling System Air cooled
Lubrication System Wet sump

Induction

Mikuni 35SS, slingshot

Ignition

PEI pointless

Starting

Kick

Max Power

26 kW / 36 hp @ 6500 rpm

Max Torque

42 Nm / 4.3 kgf-m / 31 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

Clutch

Wet, multi-plate

Transmission

5 Speed constant mesh

Final Drive

Chain, O-ring

Gear Ratios

1st 2.42 / 2nd 1.63 / 3rd 1.63 / 4th 1.00 / 5th 0.83:1

Primary Drive Ratio

2.39:1

Final Drive Ratio

3.36:1

Front Suspension

Telescopic Showa 36mm, oil damped

Front Wheel Travel

230 mm / 9.1"

Rear Suspension

Swinging arm , adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping

Rear Wheel Travel

220 mm / 8.7"

Front Brakes

Drum, 150 mm, expanding

Rear Brakes

Drum, 150 mm, expanding

Front Tyre

3.00-21

Rear Tyre

4.60-18

Dry Weight

128 kg / 282 lbs

Wet-Weight

148 kg / 326 lbs

Wheelbase

1465 mm / 57.7"

Seat Height

870 mm / 34.3"

Ground Clearance

270 mm / 10.6"

Fuel Capacity 

9 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal

Fuel Reserve

2 Litres / 2.1 US qt / 1.8 Imp qt

Top Speed

136 km/h / 84.5 mph