Suter Industries Ltd is a Swiss corporation operating internationally, developing high-tech solutions for the prototype market. With extensive know-how gained form international motorsport developing engines & chassis, SI in close collaboration with world renowned manufactures realizes globally marketed prototypes, propulsion systems, concept vehicles, engines, motorcycles, clutch systems and special components.
As the two strokes enthusiasts worldwide were longing for racing machine of this kind. Suter’s engineering team came up with four cylinder V4 500cc two stroke factory bike for the public. Well what Suter offers is phenomenal at 195hp @ 13’000 rpm with an astonishing weight of 127kg. The power may not be as good as like other machines with 200 hp but we cannot think of any other machine that churns 195hp with an incredible weight of just 127 kgs, atleast as of now.
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Suter MMX 500 on Isle of Man TT
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Even more phenomenal is the under square geometry of the engine’s cylinders which is at 56 x 58.5 mm (2.2 x 2.3 in) this bomb must produce enough torque to make simply hanging on to it a serious challenge.
Technical Data
| FRAME | CNC machined Aluminium twin spar with multi adjustable steering/wheelbase/riding position/height |
|---|---|
| SWINGARM | Aluminium swingarm, CNC machined, adjustable |
| SUSPENSION | Öhlins upside down front fork & rear shock; all adjustable for pre-load, compression & rebound damping. Different rear links available |
| WHEELS | OZ (Magnesium or Aluminium) 17x 3.75 Front 17x 6.0 Rear |
| TYRES | 125/75 R 17 Front 205/75 R 17 Rear |
| BRAKES | Brembo Two 320mm steel front disc with 4 piston calipers One 218 mm steel rear disc with 2 piston caliper |
| FUEL TANK | Carbon Fibre / Inbuilt fuel pump |
| BODYWORK | Carbon Fibre |
| DATA RECORDING | 2D (optional) |
Technical Data Engine
| NGINE TYPE | 4 Cylinder V4 two stroke with double counter rotating crankshaft |
|---|---|
| DISPLACEMENT | 576 ccm |
| BORE X STROKE | 56 x 58,5 |
| MAX. REVS | 13’000 |
| MAX POWER | 195 hp |
| ASPIRATION | Electronic fuel injection four port throttle body four carbon reed valves |
| EXHAUST VALVE | Double flap electronic controlled |
| EXHAUST | Akrapovic four single resonance Titanium chambers |
| GEARBOX | SRT six speed cassette gearbox |
| CLUTCH TYPE | SuterClutch multi disc dry |
| IGNITION | Mectronic ECU |
Source: YouTube , Suter and Official Isle of Man TT
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