Description
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The GS550 was one of Suzuki’s earliest four-stroke bikes, and it proved itself a competent standard — even alongside its larger 750cc sibling. The 550 put out 49 horsepower and weighed 431 pounds wet, meaning it was good for a top speed of 111 miles per hour.
Around the bike, Suzuki fitted standard telescopic forks up front and traditional pre-load adjustable shocks at rear, tuned for a firm ride compared to the softly-sprung options throughout the class. Between the smooth power plant and the reliable chassis, Suzuki’s GS550 represented an excellent all-rounder. As Cycle World put in its review, it’s “a machine with any number of solid virtues, but they’re subtle virtues, the kind that take some familiarity to appreciate.”
This example is VIN: GS550118261, engine #: GS550131413. The seller acquired the bike one and a half months ago through an online auction. He acquired the bike intending to make it an old-school hooligan; however, he has since decided to sell as it’s not getting enough riding time.
The odometer shows 18,906 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller states that the previous owner had “the cylinder head ported, the valves shimmed, and the piston rings and valve guides replaced during a rebuild of the engine’s top end.” Additionally, he “re-jetted the carburetors and replaced the spark plugs and wires, the ignition points and coils, and the condenser. The oil was changed.”
In preparation for the listing, the seller had our service department charge the battery and perform a safety inspection. They note the following in their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: SLIGHTLY DIRTY
Tire Year Front/ Rear: 4514/3313
Tire % Front/ Rear: 90/70
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 30/32
Brake % Front/ Rear : 80/DRUM
Front hydraulic fluid: FAIL +3% MOISTURE
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: DRUM
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: CABLE
Oil: LEVEL OK/ COLOR DARK
Coolant: AIR
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: NONE
Turn: NONE
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: NONE
Plate Light: NONE
Kill: NONE
Horn: NONE
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: LIGHT RUST/DRY
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.3
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.0
Notes:
• BIKE RUNS ROUGH
• PROBABLY NEEDS CARB SERVICE
• OIL DARK
• FUEL TANK DIRTY
• TIRES DATED
• ELECTRIC SIGNALS, LIGHTS, ETC, NOT WORKING/MISSING
• FRONT BRAKE FLUID +3% MOISTURE
Modifications:
Clip-on handlebars.
Custom four-into-one exhaust, megaphone muffler.
Custom metallic blue paint with tri-tone accents.
Custom seat, rear hoop.
UNI pod filters.
LED taillights.
License plate bracket.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Duro tires that have aged out.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Suzuki is offered on a clean New Jersey title. Have any GS550 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
