Suzuki Gs 550m Katana 1981 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1981 Suzuki Gs 550m Katana

Suzuki Gs 550m Katana 1981 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandSuzuki
ModelGs 550m Katana
Year1981
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SpecificationValue
Year1981
Battery12V 14Ah
Bore x Stroke56 x 55.8 mm
Capacity549 cc / 33.5 cu in
ClutchMultiplate, wet
Compression Ratio8.6:1
Consumption Average5.7 L/100 km / 17.4 km/l / 41 US mpg / 49.2 Imp mpg
Cooling SystemAir cooled
DimensionsLength 2100 mm / 82.7 in Width 720 mm / 28.3 in
EngineFour stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Final DriveChain, Daido D.I.D 530 'O' Ring, approx. 100 links
Final Reduction3.400:1 (51/15 - UK) / 3.267:1 (49/15 - US) / 3.333:1 (50/15 - Italy)
Front Wheel Travel145 mm / 5.7 in
Front Brakes2 x 275mm discs, 1 piston calipers
Front Suspension35 mm Air assisted forks, 2-way spring preload adjustable
Front Tyre3.25-19
Fuel Capacity22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Gear Ratio1st 2.666 / 2nd 1.777 / 3th 1.380 / 4th 1.173 / 5th 1.045 / 5th 0.956:1
Ground Clearance160 mm / 6.3 in
IgnitionTransistorized
Ignition Timing15º BTDC below 1500 rpm / 40º BTDC above 2350 rpm
Induction4 x 34mm Mikuni carburetors
LubricationWet sump
Max Power40 kW / 53.7 hp @ 9400 rpm
Max Torque41 Nm / 4.4 kgf-m / 32lb-ft @ 8200 rpm
Primary Reduction1.977:1 (87/44)
Rear Wheel Travel85 mm / 2.2 in
Rear BrakesSingle drum
Rear SuspensionDual shocks, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping
Rear Tyre3.75-18
Reserve4.0 Litres / 1.1 US gal / 0.88 Imp gal
Seat Height740 mm / 29.1 in
Spark PlugB8ES NGK, N60R for real performance
StartingElectric
Top Speed167 km/h / 104 mph
Transmission6 Speed
Wet Weight215 kg / 452 lbs
Wheelbase1435 mm / 56.5 in