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Make it your everyday ride or place it on display as if it were a mighty statue; the choice is yours.
The classic treasure we’ll be looking at today is a 1979 Suzuki GS550E with less than 9k miles (14,500 km) on the clock, sporting grippy Kenda Challenger rubber and a modern drive chain. Besides these items, the bike also features premium spark plugs, new float bowl gaskets, and a fresh battery, all of which were installed earlier this year.
To further optimize performance, the current owner treated the GS550E’s Mikuni inhalers to an invigorating makeover. Now that we’ve covered the adjustments, we’ll take a minute to remind ourselves about the ‘79 MY predator’s technical specifications before we get to the point.
Within its framework, the head-turner houses an air-cooled 549cc four-banger, sporting dual overhead cams and a total of eight valves. At 9,000 rpm, a peak horsepower figure of 49 ponies will be routed to the chain-driven rear hoop through a six-speed transmission.
When the crankshaft spins at 7,500 revs per minute, the engine will go about delivering 31 pound-feet (42 Nm) of torque. This whole shebang – combined with a curb weight of 481 pounds (218 kg) – allows the Japanese relic to finish the quarter-mile run in 13.7 seconds, while its top speed is rated at 114 mph (184 kph).
At twelve o’clock, the ‘79 MY GS550E rests on a pair of telescopic forks, and they’re accompanied by dual preload-adjustable shocks down south. Stopping power hails from solo brake discs and single-piston calipers on both ends. Finally, the old-school jewel prides itself with a fuel capacity of 4.2 gallons (15.9 liters).
As you’re reading this, Suzuki’s artifact is heading to the auction block at no reserve, and you’ve got until tomorrow to submit your bids on Bring A Trailer. For now, the top bidder is offering a modest $3,500 to secure this purchase, so you might be able to snatch it for as little as four grand!
To further optimize performance, the current owner treated the GS550E’s Mikuni inhalers to an invigorating makeover. Now that we’ve covered the adjustments, we’ll take a minute to remind ourselves about the ‘79 MY predator’s technical specifications before we get to the point.
Within its framework, the head-turner houses an air-cooled 549cc four-banger, sporting dual overhead cams and a total of eight valves. At 9,000 rpm, a peak horsepower figure of 49 ponies will be routed to the chain-driven rear hoop through a six-speed transmission.
When the crankshaft spins at 7,500 revs per minute, the engine will go about delivering 31 pound-feet (42 Nm) of torque. This whole shebang – combined with a curb weight of 481 pounds (218 kg) – allows the Japanese relic to finish the quarter-mile run in 13.7 seconds, while its top speed is rated at 114 mph (184 kph).
At twelve o’clock, the ‘79 MY GS550E rests on a pair of telescopic forks, and they’re accompanied by dual preload-adjustable shocks down south. Stopping power hails from solo brake discs and single-piston calipers on both ends. Finally, the old-school jewel prides itself with a fuel capacity of 4.2 gallons (15.9 liters).
As you’re reading this, Suzuki’s artifact is heading to the auction block at no reserve, and you’ve got until tomorrow to submit your bids on Bring A Trailer. For now, the top bidder is offering a modest $3,500 to secure this purchase, so you might be able to snatch it for as little as four grand!
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