The Suzuki GSX 550 ES motorcycle specifications include a 572 cc (34.90 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 216 kg (476.2 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Suzuki GSX 550 ES compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 6% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 8% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 63rd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 27% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 74th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
572 cc — larger displacement than about 47% of Suzuki models.
216 kg — heavier than about 63% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 37%.
18 L — larger than about 74% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-16 |
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| Rear tire size | 110/90-18 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear tire width | 110 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.19:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 572 cc (34.90 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 60.0 x 50.6 mm (2.4 x 2.0 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 110/90-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 216 kg (476.2 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 201.0 km/h (124.9 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.