Suzuki RE5 Rotary (1976-77) vs Triumph Speed Twin 500 (1947-58)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Triumph |
| Model: | RE5 Rotary | Speed Twin 500 |
| Years: | 1976-77 | 1947-58 |
| Engine: | Liquid/oil cooled, single rotary housing | Four stroke, parallel twin, OHV |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in | 498 cc / 30.4 cub in. |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.4:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Induction: | Mikuni 18-32 HHD carburetor | Single Amal carburetor 15/16" |
| Ignition: | Dual ignition system | 6 V magnetic flywheel |
| Starting: | Electric and kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 46 kW / 62 hp @ 6500 rpm | 20.9 kW / 28 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic, oil-dampened forks | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm oil dampened, 5-way adjustable | 1947-1954 sprung hub, after 1954 Swingarm with two shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x Discs | Drum, 7 in SLS |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Drum, 7 in SLS |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-H19 4PR | 3.25 - 19, Dunlop Universal |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-H18 4PR | 3.50 - 19, Dunlop Universal |
| Wheelbase: | 1500 mm / 59.1 in | 1372 mm / 54 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 152 mm / 6.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 230 kg / 507 lbs | 182 kg / 401 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.8 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |