Horsepower different for dif. models?

[Anonymous]

Hey all..

got a quick question

Would the 1980 gs550e and a 1980 gs550l have a difference of horsepower? I would assume not since they have the same engine.. but i have read on two different sites now that the L model has 4 more hp.. Any confirmation or i am dead wrong?

Thanks in advance

Ryan~

[Rico]

Is the "e" a chain and the "L" a shaftie?

Ric

[Nerobro]

No.

Both models have 49 horsepower. At least according to suzukicycles.org. That's generally considdered the definitve site.

The differences between the "e" and "l". The L has slightly longer rear passenger pegs. The E model has doubble cone exhausts, the L has a megaphone look. The E has 4 into 2, and the L has a 4-2-1-2. I can't test for differences right now ;-) Due to previous owner modifications to my L exhaust.

I believe the numbers due to the fact that my bike will do the 110mph that suzuki claimed. And other riders have confirmed the 1/4 mile times. The math works. :-)

Oh yeah, I have a 1980gs550e too ;-) Though mine is... well... far from stock now.

[first timer]

same motor, same cam, same carbs. they are identical the only diffrence is looks and maybe a little difrent weight.

-ryan

[Anonymous]

The only variable is the exhaust. L's have shorter exhaust and that could account for a difference in hp ratings. Only thing I could figure. Dyno results would be the only definitive answer to your question...

[SOS]

Is the "e" a chain and the "L" a shaftie?

Ric

8) Both chains the G is the stinkin shaftie!!!!!!! 8)