| MODEL | SUZUKI T 500 K/L 1971 - 1973 |
| Year | 1971 - 1973 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, parallel twin |
| Displacement / Capacity | 492 cc / 30 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 70 x 64 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 50.8 Nm / 5.2 kgf-m / 37.5 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | 2 x 32 mm Mikuni carburettors |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Posi-Force |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Dual downtube cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2195 mm / 86.4 in |
| Overall Width | 880 mm / 34.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1105 mm / 43.5 in |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | 1455 mm / 57.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.25-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph |
These early-1970s T500 twins refined the Titan with a revised tank and rack and a longer swingarm. A period 1971 road test found the engine rubber-mounted to tame vibration, praised the strong brakes and stable chassis, and clocked about 106 mph with quarter-mile times near 14.2 seconds, while noting a heavy bike and an awkward fuel cap.
