| General information | 
  
    | Model name | Suzuki GS 550 L | 
    | Year of manufacture | 1986 | 
    | Type | Sport touring | 
    | Rating | 2.9   See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 572.0 ccm (34.90 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | In-line four, four-stroke | 
    | Output | 68.0 HP (49.6  kW)) @ 10000 RPM | 
    | Torque | 50.0 Nm (5.1 kgf-m or 36.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM | 
    | Maximum RPM | 10500 | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Fuel system | Carburettor | 
    | Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | 
    | Cooling system | Oil & air | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    | Fuel consumption | 4.70 litres/100 km (21.3 km/l or 50.05 mpg) | 
    | Greenhouse gases | 109.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 
    | Exhaust system | 4 INTO 2 | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front brakes | Single disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Fuel capacity | 9.08 litres (2.40 US gallons) | 
    | Reserve fuel capacity | 3.40 litres (0.90 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Starter | Electric | 
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