Suzuki GSX 550 EF Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Suzuki GSX 550 EF motorcycle specifications include a 572 cc (34.90 cu in) engine, power of 64 hp (46.7 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 220 kg (485 lb).

Key specifications

1984-1987Model years
572 ccDisplacement
64 hpPower
220 kgWet weight
18 LFuel tank
Model years covered
1984198519861987

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1984 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Suzuki GSX 550 EF 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.

Engine power64 hp
Low 7.3 hpAverage 65.4 hpHigh 196 hp

Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 57th percentile across Suzuki models.

Displacement572 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 6% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Suzuki models.

Wet weight220 kg
Low 73 kgAverage 200.4 kgHigh 347 kg

About 10% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity18 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L

About 27% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 74th 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.

Engine power57th

64 hp — more powerful than about 57% of Suzuki models with power data.

Displacement47th

572 cc — larger displacement than about 47% of Suzuki models.

Wet weight64th

220 kg — heavier than about 64% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 36%.

Fuel capacity74th

18 L — larger than about 74% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

In-line four, four-stroke • 572 cc • Air cooled • 64 hp
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/90-16 front / 110/90-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 100/90-16
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
Power-to-weight ratio 0.291 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 290.9 hp/tonne
Specific power 111.9 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.19:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Sport touring

Engine specifications

Engine type In-line four, four-stroke
Displacement 572 cc (34.90 cu in)
Power 64 hp (46.7 kW) @ 10,000 rpm
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Dual disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 100/90-16
Rear tire 110/90-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 220 kg (485 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 18.00 L (4.76 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 194.0 km/h (120.5 mph)

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.