Suzuki T 500 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

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

1970-1974Model years
492 ccDisplacement
47 hpPower
187 kgWet weight
14 LFuel tank
Model years covered
19701971197219731974

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1970 baseline were found in the available data.

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.

Engine power47 hp
Low 7.3 hpAverage 65.4 hpHigh 196 hp

About 28% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Suzuki models.

Displacement492 cc
Low 67 ccAverage 609 ccHigh 1,783 cc

About 19% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 44th percentile across Suzuki models.

Wet weight187 kg
Low 73 kgAverage 200.4 kgHigh 347 kg

About 7% lighter than the Suzuki database average. Around the 41st percentile across Suzuki models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 3.5 LAverage 14.2 LHigh 22 L

Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 44th 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 power42nd

47 hp — more powerful than about 42% of Suzuki models with power data.

Displacement44th

492 cc — larger displacement than about 44% of Suzuki models.

Wet weight41st

187 kg — heavier than about 41% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 59%.

Fuel capacity44th

14 L — larger than about 44% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, two-stroke • 492 cc • Air cooled • 47 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-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
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

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, two-stroke
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
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.25-19
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 187 kg (412.3 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 170.0 km/h (105.6 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.