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Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke - [1976]
This edition of the Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1976. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1976 Suzuki GT 250 M and the 1976 Kawasaki Z 900 LTD.This particular Suzuki GT 500 has a 492cc Air cooled, Four stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 3 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1976 GT 500 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the GT 500's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2024 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid | 2024cc.1989 Yamaha WR 250 Z | 1989cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
The 1976 Suzuki GT 500 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 492cc 21 valve Wankel 3 cylinder engine produces 44 bhp (32 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The Piston Port Four stroke unit throws out torque of 39.0 lb-ft (53.0 Nm) @ 5500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder [50.0 lb-ft (67.7 Nm) @ 6500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Suzuki GT 500 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2015 Honda CB 400 F has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1976 Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke.
The 1976 Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke has a Power to weight ratio of 221.1 bhp per ton and 196.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1976 GT 500 competing with the 2015 Honda CB 400 F [246.1 bhp\ton] and the 2015 Honda CB 500 F [246.1 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Suzuki GT 500 generating around 196.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2008 Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder [221.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 2006 Yamaha MT-03 Twin Cylinder [221.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 16.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 17.1 secs, this makes the Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke similar in acceleration to the 1998 Honda VT 1100 C3 Shadow Aero (16.7 secs) and the 1977 Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke (16.7 secs). This Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1976 Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke and the 1988 Suzuki DR 600 S - R
When talking about the performance of the 1976 Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.6 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1988 Suzuki DR 600 S - R (14.6 secs) and the 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250 R (14.6 secs).
The 1976 version of the Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke has a maximum speed of 98mph.
Top Speed of the 1976 GT 500 equals the 2022 Honda CMX 500 Rebel SE
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1976 Suzuki GT 500 Two Stroke then how about a 2022 Honda CMX 500 Rebel SE (109 mph) and the 2020 Honda CMX 500 Rebel (109 mph).
