The Suzuki GS 550 E motorcycle specifications include a 549 cc (33.50 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 218 kg (480.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 1978 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki GS 550 E 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 10% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 46th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 9% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 20% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 68th 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.
549 cc — larger displacement than about 46% of Suzuki models.
218 kg — heavier than about 64% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 36%.
17 L — larger than about 68% 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 | 3.75-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.00:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Sport touring |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 549 cc (33.50 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 56.0 x 55.8 mm (2.2 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| 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 | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 3.75-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 218 kg (480.6 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 184.0 km/h (114.3 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.