Suzuki

SUZUKI RE 5 1975

SUZUKI RE 5 1975
SUZUKI RE 5 1975 · Photo: Gtregs75, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI RE 5 1975
Year1975
Engine TypeLiquid/oil cooled, single-rotor Wankel (rotary)
Displacement / Capacity498 cc / 30.4 cu in
Bore X Stroke—
Compression Ratio9.4:1
Cooling SystemLiquid/oil cooled
Max Power46 kW / 62 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque74.5 Nm / 7.6 kgf-m / 55 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
IgnitionDual ignition system
InductionMikuni 18-32 HHD carburetor
Start SystemElectric and kick
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelescopic, oil-dampened forks
Rear SuspensionSwing arm, oil dampened, 5-way adjustable
Front Brakes2 x Discs
Rear BrakesDrum
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2220 mm / 87.4 in
Overall Width870 mm / 34.3 in
Overall Height1170 mm / 46.1 in
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1500 mm / 59.1 in
Ground Clearance170 mm / 6.7 in
Dry Weight230 kg / 507 lbs
Wet Weight252 kg / 556 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre3.25-H19 4PR
Rear Tyre4.00-H18 4PR
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity16.8 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption7.5 L/100 km / 13.3 km/l / 31.3 US mpg / 37.6 Imp mpg
Top Speed176 km/h / 110 mph
Photo gallery
SUZUKI RE 5 1975

Photo: Gtregs75, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Suzuki file

The second model year of Suzuki's rotary RE5, the 1975 'M' version. It kept the single-rotor 498 cc engine and five-speed gearbox, with a revised ignition set-up for smoother overrun and a chain oiler. The bike remained heavy and unusual and never sold in big numbers.