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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | GSX 550ES | 
			
				| Years: | 1984-86 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 572 cc / 34.9 cu in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 60 x 50.6 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.8:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Transistorized | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 46.7 kW / 64 hp @ 10000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 50 Nm / 67.1 hp @ 8000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Tubular steel, double cradle | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks with hydraulic anti-dive. | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Rising rate full floater linkage with adjustable preload | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2 x 260 mm discs, 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 100/90-16 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length: 2125 mm / 83.7 in Width: 710 mm / 28.0 in Height: 1110 mm / 43.7 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 216 kg / 476 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 5.3 L/100 km / 18.7 km/l / US 44 mpg / 52.8 Imp mpg | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.3 sec / 172 km/h / 107 mph | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 196 km/h / 122 mph |