Suzuki GS500: review, history, specs

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Class: street

Production: 1989-2011

Models
Suzuki GS500E

1989-2000

(Europe, North America)

Suzuki GS500

2001-2011

(Europe, North America, Australia, South America)

Suzuki GS500F

2004-2011

(Europe, North America, Australia, South America)

Suzuki GS500E (1989-2000)
Suzuki GS500 (2001-2011)
Suzuki GS500F (2004-2011)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1989 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500EK

1990 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500EL

1991 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500EM

1992 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500EN

1993 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500EP

1994 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500ER

1995 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500ES

1996 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500ET

1997 Europe Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500EV

1998 Europe Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500EW

1999 Europe Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500EX

2000 Europe Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500EY

2001 Europe Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500K1

2002 Europe Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500K2

2003 Europe, North America Name: Suzuki GS500(E)

Code: GS500K3

2004 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GS500; Suzuki GS500F

Code: GS500K4; GS500FK4

2005 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GS500; Suzuki GS500F

Code: GS500K5; GS500FK5

2006 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GS500; Suzuki GS500F

Code: GS500K6; GS500FK6

2007 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GS500; Suzuki GS500F

Code: GS500HK7; GS500FHK7

2008 Europe, North America, Australia Name: Suzuki GS500; Suzuki GS500F

Code: GS500HK8; GS500FHK8

2009 North America, Australia, South America Name: Suzuki GS500; Suzuki GS500F

Code: GS500HK9; GS500FHK9

2010 North America, Australia, South America Name: Suzuki GS500; Suzuki GS500F

Code: GS500HL0; GS500FHL0

2011 North America, Australia, South America Name: Suzuki GS500; Suzuki GS500F

Code: GS500HL1; GS500FHL1

Specifications

Suzuki GS500: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2075 mm / 81,7 in – GS500E (1989-2000)

2080 mm / 81,9 in – GS500 (2001-2011), GS500F

Overall width 725 mm / 28,5 in – GS500E (1989-2000)

800 mm / 31,5 in – GS500 (2001-2011), GS500F

Overall height 1045 mm / 41,1 in – GS500E (1989-2000)

1060 mm / 41,7 in – GS500 (2001-2011)

1150 mm / 45,3 in – GS500F

Seat height 790 mm / 31,1 in
Wheelbase 1410 mm / 55,5 in – GS500E (1989-2000)

1405 mm / 55,3 in – GS500 (2001-2011), GS500F

Ground clearance 155 mm / 6,1 in – GS500E (1989-2000)

150 mm / 5,9 in – GS500 (2001-2011)

120 mm / 4,7 in – GS500F

Dry weight 169 kg / 373 lbs – GS500E (1989-2000)

174 kg / 383 lbs – GS500 (2001-2011)

180 kg / 396 lbs – GS500F

Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Diamond (steel)
Front suspension, travel 41 mm telescopic fork (from 1992: adjustable spring pre-load), 120 mm / 4,7 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock (adjustable spring preload), 115 mm / 4,5 in
Front tire size 110/70-17 (54H)
Rear tire size 130/70-17 (62H)
Front brake Single disc, 320 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Single disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper
Fuel capacity 17,0 l / 4,5 Us gal (reserve – 3,5 l) – GS500E (1989-2000)

15,0 l / 4,0 Us gal – GS500E (1989-2000) California

20,0 l / 5,3 Us gal (reserve – 4,3 l) – GS500 (2001-2011), GS500F

19,0 l / 5,0 Us gal (reserve – 4,3 l) – GS500 (2001-2011), GS500F California

Trail 95 mm / 3,7 in – GS500E (1989-2000)

97 mm / 3,8 in – GS500 (2001-2011), GS500F

Fuel economy / consumption 4,9 l / 100 km (48 US mpg)[1]
ENGINE Type Air-cooled, 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders in-line
Bore & Stroke 74,0 x 56,6 mm
Displacement 487 cm³ (29,7 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Max. power 47,0 hp (35,0 kW) / 9200 rpm – GS500E (1989-2000)

51,3 hp (37,8 kW) / 9500 rpm – GS500 (2001-2011), GS500F

Max. torque 40,0 Nm (4,1 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm – GS500E (1989-2000)

41,2 Nm (4,2 kgf*m) / 7500 rpm – GS500 (2001-2011), GS500F

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 6,05 sec.[2]
Top speed 158 km/h (99 mph)[3]
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BST33SS – GS500E (1989-2000)

Carburetor, 2x Mikuni BSR34 – GS500 (2001-2011), GS500F

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 2.714
Final reduction 2.437
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.461

1.777

1.380

1.125

0.961

0.851

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator Three-phase A.C. Generator
Battery capacity 12V-11Ah

Images

Suzuki GS500: images, gallery.

Suzuki GS500(E)
Suzuki GS500(E)
Suzuki GS500(E)
Suzuki GS500F
Suzuki GS500F
Suzuki GS500F

Videos

Suzuki GS500: video.

Load video
YouTube
Test: Suzuki GS 500E
Load video
YouTube
2009 suzuki GS500F

Manuals

Suzuki GS500: manuals, parts, microfiches.

  1. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GS500F (07/2004) | Average MPG
  2. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GS500F (07/2004) | 0-60 mph
  3. ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Suzuki GS500F (07/2004) | Top speed
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