Segment: All-road
Production years: 1981, 1982, 1983
For 1981 there was an entirely new engine, the single remnant of the old being the bore staying at 88mm, with the stroke now growing to 82mm for a grand total of 498cc. According to Suzuki’s official Identification Guide 1970-1990, the SP 500 and DR 500 both ended in 1983, and then the SP 600 appeared in 1985 as a one-year model, after which the SP designation vanished.
SUZUKI SP 500 1981-1983
SUZUKI SP 500 500
| engine specs | Type: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves | Displacement: | 498 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.5x3.2 in OR 89 mm | Compression Ratio: | 8.7:1 | Horsepower: | 36/6500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 31/5000 lb-ft/RPM OR 42/5000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Mikuni BS40SS carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-Speed | Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | - | Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork, Showa 36 mm, air/oil damped | Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual shocks, coil springs, adjustable springload and compression damping | Front Brake: | Drum | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | 57.5 in OR 1461 mm | Ground Clearance: | 10.6 in OR 269 mm | Weight: | 322 lbs OR 146 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 2.9 gallons OR 11.0 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.00 -21 | Rear: | 4.60 -18 |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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