The Suzuki GS 550 L motorcycle dimensions for 1979-1986 is length 82.1 in (2,085 mm), width 34.6 in (880 mm), height 45.3 in (1,150 mm), wheelbase 56.9 in (1,445 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm).
Suzuki GS 550 L dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Suzuki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Suzuki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Suzuki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Wheelbase / length
69.3% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 25.2 in (640 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.7 sq ft (1.83 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
10%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Suzuki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 82.1 in (2,085 mm) | 84.3 in (2,140 mm) | 2.2 in below median |
| Width | 34.6 in (880 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 3.5 in above median |
| Height | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 47 in (1,195 mm) | 1.8 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 56.9 in (1,445 mm) | 58.5 in (1,485 mm) | 1.6 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (145 mm) | 5.4 in (138 mm) | 0.3 in above median |
Suzuki GS 550 L dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 82.1 in (2,085 mm) | 34.6 in (880 mm) | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 56.9 in (1,445 mm) | — | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Suzuki GS 550 L dimensions FAQ
Does the Suzuki GS 550 L have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.9 in (1,445 mm), giving the Suzuki GS 550 L a very short wheelbase for its category. 1.6 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 69.3% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Suzuki GS 550 L have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.7 in (145 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.3 in above the category median.
Is the Suzuki GS 550 L compact or large?
The representative overall length is 82.1 in (2,085 mm), making the Suzuki GS 550 L very compact for its category. 2.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.7 sq ft (1.83 m²).
What do the Suzuki GS 550 L width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 34.6 in (880 mm) and representative height is 45.3 in (1,150 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Suzuki models. The height is very low overall for its category.
Did the Suzuki GS 550 L dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Suzuki GS 550 L?
The main listed figures are overall length 82.1 in (2,085 mm), wheelbase 56.9 in (1,445 mm), and ground clearance 5.7 in (145 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 10%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.