The Suzuki T 500 motorcycle specifications include a 492 cc (30.02 cu in) engine, power of 47 hp (34.3 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 187 kg (412.3 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Suzuki T 500 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 28% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Suzuki models.
About 19% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 44th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 7% lighter than the Suzuki database average. Around the 41st percentile across Suzuki models.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 44th 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.
47 hp — more powerful than about 42% of Suzuki models with power data.
492 cc — larger displacement than about 44% of Suzuki models.
187 kg — heavier than about 41% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 59%.
14 L — larger than about 44% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.251 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 251.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 95.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.09:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 492 cc (30.02 cu in) |
| Power | 47 hp (34.3 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 64 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.6:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Port control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 187 kg (412.3 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 170.0 km/h (105.6 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.