T 500

1971 Suzuki T 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1971 Suzuki T 500 utilizes a 492 cc (30 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 47 HP (34.3 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 95.5 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the T 500 measures 187 kg (412 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.98 kg per horsepower). The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1970 to 1974, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.