GS 550 L

1986 Suzuki GS 550 L Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's sport touring motorcycle platform, the 1986 Suzuki GS 550 L utilizes a 572 cc (34.9 cu in) oil & air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 68 HP (49.6 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 50 Nm (36.9 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 118.9 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

The 9.08-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 193 km (120 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1979 to 1986, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.