Suzuki GS 550 M Katana Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki GS 550 M Katana motorcycle specifications include a 549 cc (33.50 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 222 kg (489.4 lb).

Key specifications

1981-1982Model years
549 ccDisplacement
222 kgWet weight
23 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19811982

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1981 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Suzuki GS 550 M Katana 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.

Displacement549 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 10% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 46th percentile across Suzuki models.

Wet weight222 kg
Low 73 kgAverage 200.4 kgHigh 347 kg

About 11% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 66th percentile across Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity23 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L

About 62% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Suzuki models.

This model Suzuki database average

Suzuki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement46th

549 cc — larger displacement than about 46% of Suzuki models.

Wet weight66th

222 kg — heavier than about 66% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 34%.

Fuel capacity99th

23 L — larger than about 99% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 549 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-19 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-19
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.00:1 (Square)

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 222 kg (489.4 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 23.00 L (6.08 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 177.0 km/h (110.0 mph)

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