Suzuki LT-A500F(K1)AT A GLANCE

LT-A500F(K1)AT A GLANCE

Suggested Retail:

$6,599.00

Engine Type:

Four-stroke, single cylinder, liquid cooled

Transmission:

Variable-speed belt-drive, automatic clutch, reverse, high/low range 2WD, 4WD

Wheelbase:

1230mm (48.4 in)

Dry Weight:

275 kg (606 lbs)

Colors:

Red or Green with new graphics, and for 2001 a new front bumper

DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS

Overall length:

2005mm (78.9 in.)

Overall width:

1170mm (46.1 in.)

Overall height:

1185mm (46.7 in.)

Wheelbase:

1230mm (48.4 in.)

Ground clearance:

235mm (9.3 in.)

Seat height:

850mm (33.5 in.)

Dry mass:

275kg (606 lbs.)

ENGINE

Type:

4-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid cooled, SOHC

Bore:

87.5 mm (3.444 in.)

Stroke:

82.0 mm (3.228 in.)

Piston displacement:

493cc (30.1 cu. in.)

Compression ratio:

8.5:1

Carburetor:

Mikuni BST34

Air cleaner:

Foam element

Starter system:

Electric & recoil

Lubrication System:

Wet sump

TRANSMISSION

Clutch:

Transmission:

Variable ratio belt-drive, 2-subtrans. w/reverse

Gearshift:

Hand operated

Primary belt ratio:

Variable (2.876-0.703)

Trans. reduction ratios:

Low 6.406 (40/16 x 41/16)

High 3.523 (33/24 x 41/16)

Reverse 5.125 (28/16 x 32/28 x 41/16)

Final ratio (rear):

4.079 (17/15 x 36/10)

Drive system (front):

Shaft drive

Drive system (rear):

Shaft drive

CHASSIS

Front suspension:

Independent, double A-arm, oil damped, 5-way preload

Rear suspension:

Link-type, oil damped, 5-way preload

F. wheel travel:

150mm (5.9 in.)

R. wheel travel:

150mm (5.9 in.)

Front brake:

Disc

Rear brake:

Drum

Front tire size:

AT25 x 8-12 PP

Rear tire size:

AT25 x 10-12 PP

ELECTRICAL

Ignition type:

DC-CDI

Ignition timing:

10° B.T.D.C.

Spark plug:

NGK CR6E

Battery:

12V 50.4 kC (14 Ah)/IOHR

Generator:

Three-phase A.C. generator

Headlight:

12V 30/30W x 2

Taillight:

12V 5W

Speedometer light:

12V 1.7W

Temp. light:

12V 3.4W

Highbeam light:

12V 1.7W

Neutral light:

12V 3.4W

Reverse light:

12V 3.4W

Main fuse:

30A

CAPACITIES

Fuel tank, including reserve:

12.5L (3.3 gal.)

Reserve:

3.8L (1.0 gal.)

Engine, oil change:

3400ml (3.1 qt.)

with filter change:

3600m1 (3.4 qt.)

Differential oil:

150m1 (5.1 oz.)

Final drive oil:

300ml (10.1 oz.)

Coolant:

2.5L (2.6 qt.)

Load capacity:

390 lbs. (including tongue weight)

Towing capacity:

(gross trailer weight)

400 lbs. on uneven ground

904 lbs. on level ground

Rack capacity (front):

66 lbs.

Rack capacity (rear) :

132 lbs.