Suzuki T500
1972 Suzuki T500 | |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki |
|---|---|
| Also called | Suzuki T500/Five Suzuki Charger Suzuki Cobra Suzuki Titan |
| Production | 1968-1975 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 492 cc (30.0 cu in) air-cooled two-stroke parallel twin |
| Bore / stroke | 70 mm × 64 mm (2.8 in × 2.5 in) |
| Compression ratio | 6.6:1 |
| Top speed | 105 mph (169 km/h) |
| Power | 47 bhp (35 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | Multiplate wet clutch, 5 speed |
| Frame type | Duplex cradle |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: swinging arm |
| Brakes | Front: 2ls drum Rear: drum |
| Tyres | Front: 325x19 Rear: 400x18 |
| Weight | 187 kg (412 lb) (dry) |
| Footnotes / references | |
The Suzuki T500, variously known as the Suzuki T500/Five, Suzuki Charger, Suzuki Cobra and the Suzuki Titan during its model life, is a 492 cc (30.0 cu in), two-stroke, twin-cylinder motorcycle produced by the Japanese Suzuki company between 1968 and 1975. The model was developed as a larger version of the Suzuki T20 which was intended to compete with the large-capacity British twins in the American market. When introduced it was Suzuki's largest displacement machine. Overengineering of the engine led to the bike gaining a reputation for reliability, and being virtually bulletproof. A total of over 100,000 units were sold during the model's production.