Suzuki GT550
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Also called | Indy |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 543 cc (33.1 cu in) two-stroke triple |
| Bore / stroke | 61 mm × 62 mm (2.4 in × 2.4 in) |
| Compression ratio | 6.7:1 |
| Top speed | 177–185 km/h (110–115 mph) claimed |
| Power | 37 kW (50 bhp) (claimed) |
| Ignition type | Battery and coil |
| Transmission | Multi-disc wet clutch, 5-speed, chain drive |
| Frame type | Steel double cradle |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork, rear: swingarm |
| Brakes | Drum. Front: 300 mm × 51 mm (11.8 in × 2.0 in), rear: 182 mm × 28 mm (7.18 in × 1.12 in) Starting with 1973 K model, front brake was a hydraulically operated single disk type with 290mm (11.4") diameter rotor |
| Tyres | Front: 3.25-19, rear: 4.00-18 both bias ply tube type |
| Wheelbase | 1,460 mm (57.5 in) |
| Dimensions | W: 740 mm (29.0 in) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31.5 in) |
| Weight | 211 kg (465.146 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 15 L; 3.3 imp gal (4.0 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 6.5–5.3 L/100 km; 43–53 mpg‑imp (36–44 mpg‑US) |
The Suzuki GT550 is a three cylinder, two-stroke, air-cooled 1970s-era motorcycle in Suzuki's "Grand Touring" GT series. Three Grand Touring models including the GT380 and GT750 and were originally offered for sale with the beginning of the 1972 model year (MY) with the 550 called "Indy" for the North American market. In Suzuki's numbering scheme, automobile race tracks identify each of its 3-cylinder GT bikes for the North America market: Sebring for the 380, Indy for the 550 and Le Mans for the 750.