Suzuki DR 500S
| Make Model | Suzuki DR 500S |
| Year | 1982 |
| Engine | Air cooled, four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 498 |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 x 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Induction | Mikuni 35SS slingshot |
| Ignition / Starting | PEI pointless / kick |
| Max Power | 36 hp 26 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 42 Nm 4.3 kg-m @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission / Drive | 5 Speed / chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Showa 36mm, oil damped, 230 mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm , adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping, 220 mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes | 150mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes | 150mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60-18 |
| Dry-Weight / Wet-Weight | 128 kg / 148 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres |