2005 SUZUKI
VINSON 4X4 MANUAL
 Building
on the success of the award-winning Vinson 4x4,
Suzuki once again offers the LT-F500F manual five-speed
Vinson in 2005. The '05 version of the popular manual
shifting sport-utility Vinson is blessed with features
and styling similar to the hugely popular automatic
Vinson 4x4.
The manual Vinson is powered by a liquid-cooled,
single-cylinder, four-stroke engine tuned for higher
torque output and quick acceleration. The motor
features a plasma-spray cylinder coating for light
weight and increased durability, a geardriven balancer
shaft for reduced vibration, and a Keihin 36mm carburetor
for quick throttle response and optimum fuel efficiency.
The five-speed manual transmission is equipped with
an automatic clutch and two-speed sub-transmission,
complete with automotive-style single-lever operation
with forward, reverse and park settings. Compact
torque-sensing limited-slip front differential,
a new 2WD/4WD electric push button controller, and
"In-Gear" starting complete the new manual Vinson.
The five-speed Vinson 4x4 utilizes a rugged,
large-diameter steel frame built for maximum strength
and minimal weight. A double A-arm suspension setup
resides up front along with five-position preload-adjustable
shock absorbers that provide 7.1 inches of wheel
travel and 9.8 inches of ground clearance. The swingarm-style
rear suspension with single shock offers 7.9 inches
of wheel travel for the lightweight, cast-aluminum
wheels.
Large 190mm disc brakes provide the stopping
power at the front, and a single 216mm disc is fitted
at the rear. Lightweight skid plate and bumper guards
are also mounted to provide maximum protection with
minimal resistance over rocks and other obstacles.
High-capacity rack and 5.0-gallon fuel tank provide
maximum carrying capacity and longrange operation.
Visually the '05 manual Vinson continues the trend
of past models with aggressively bold looks. Such
styling is complemented by high-clearance fenders
and vibrant color selections in yellow, green, red
and camouflage.
Other features include bright fender-mounted
multi-reflector headlights, large combination taillight/brake
light and an additional 40W handlebar-mounted auxiliary
light. A large T-shaped seat provides comfort and
support, and a 325-watt charging system and a waterproof
12V/120W automotive-style electrical outlet mounted
to the front fender come standard.
Inspired by Mt. Vinson, long famous as the highest
peak in Antarctica. The 2005 Suzuki manual 5-speed
Vinson 4x4: Inspired by life's mountains.
 LT-F500F/LT-F500FC
(K5) AT A GLANCE
- Suggested Retail: $6,199.00 (LT-F500F)
- $6,499.00 (LT-F500FC)
- Engine Type: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled,
OHC
- Transmission: Five-speed manual
- Front Brake: Twin Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake: Disc brake
- Wheelbase: 50.0 in. (1270 mm)
- Dry Weight: 604 lbs. (274 kg)
LT-F500F/LT-F500FC (K5) SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS
- Overall length: 2095 mm (82.5 in)
- Overall width: 1170 mm (46.1 in)
- Overall height: 1235 mm (48.6 in)
- Wheelbase: 1270 mm (50.0 in)
- Front track: 940 mm (37.0 in)
- Rear track: 930 mm (36.6 in)
- Ground clearance: 250 mm (9.8 in)
- Seat height: 860 mm (33.9 in)
- Dry mass: 274 kg (604 lbs)
ENGINE
- Type: Four stroke, liquid-cooled, OHC
- Number of cylinders: 1
- Bore: 87.5 mm (3.445 in)
- Stroke: 82.0 mm (3.228 in)
- Displacement: 493 cm3 (30.1 cu. in)
- Compression ratio: 10.2:1
- Fuel system: KEIHIN CVK36
- Air cleaner: Polyurethane foam element
- Starter system: Electric and recoil starter
- Lubrication system: Wet sump
- Idle speed: 1300 ± 100 r/min
DRIVE TRAIN
- Clutch: Wet multi-plate, automatic, centrifugal
type
- Transmission: 5-forward and 1-reverse with
2-subtransmission
- Gearshift pattern: All up, foot operated
5-speed constant mesh
- Primary drive ratio: 2.032 (63/31)
- Subtransmission drive ratio:
High 1.592 (43/27)
Low 2.419 (22/23x43/17)
- Gear ratios:
Low: 3.090 (34/11)
2nd: 1.750 (28/16)
3rd: 1.200 (24/20)
4th: 0.875 (21/24)
Top: 0.724 (21/29)
Reverse: 2.636 (29/11)
- Final drive ratio: 4.080 (17/15x36/10)
- Drive chain: Shaft drive
 CHASSIS
- Front suspension: Independent, double wishbone,
coil spring, oil damped
- Rear suspension: Swingarm-type, coil spring,
oil damped
- Front wheel travel: 180 mm (7.1 in)
- Rear wheel travel: 200 mm (7.9 in)
- Steering angle: 45°
- Caster: 3.3°
- Trail: 17 mm (0.67 in)
- Toe-in: 7 mm (0.3 in)
- Camber: 0.45°
- Turning radius: 3.0 m (9.8 ft)
- Front brake: Disk brake, twin
- Rear brake: Disk brake
- Front tire size: AT25x8-12, tubeless
- Rear tire size: AT25x10-12, tubeless
ELECTRICAL
- Ignition type: Electronic ignition (CDI)
- Ignition timing: 10° B.T.D.C. at 1300 r/min
- Spark plug: NGK CR6E or DENSO U20ESR-N
- Battery: 12V 64.8 kC (18 Ah)/10 HR
- Generator: Three phase A.C. generator
- Main fuse: 30A
- Fuse: 10/10/10/10/10/15A
- Headlight: 12V 30/30Wx2
- AUX lamp: 12V 40W
- Brake light/Taillight: 12V 21/5W
- High beam indicator light: LED
- Neutral indicator light: LED
- Reverse indicator light: LED
- Parking indicator light: LED
- Speedometer light: LED
- Coolant temperature warning light: LED
CAPACITIES
- Fuel tank, including reserve: 19.0 L(5.0/4.2
US/Imp gal)
reserve: 4.2 L (1.1/0.9 US/Imp gal)
- Engine oil:
oil change: 3400 ml (3.6/3.0 US/Imp qt)
with filter: 3600 ml (3.8/3.2 US/Imp qt)
overhaul: 4000 ml (4.2/3.5 US/Imp qt)
- Differential gear oil: 370 ml (12.5/13.0
US/Imp oz)
- Final gear oil: 350 ml (11.8/12.3 US/Imp
oz)
- Coolant: 2.0 L (2.1/1.8 US/lmp qt)
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