Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
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The Suzuki GS 500E probably performs best in town where a bit of low down grunt can see you out of any nasty entanglements. Elsewhere, however, the GS 500E's a chore to get it up to speed. High mileages are common, which is a good sign, but the whole set up needs to be updated to keep the Suzuki GS 500E in touch with modern competitors.
SUZUKI GS 500E 1980-1989
SUZUKI GS 500E 500
| engine specs | Type: | Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinders, DOHC, 2 Valves Per Cylinder | Displacement: | 498 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.08x2.19 in OR 53 mm | Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | Horsepower: | 47/9250 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 0/- lb-ft/RPM OR 0 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-Speed | Clutch: | Wet multi-plate | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | - | Front Suspension: | Telehydraulic Forks | Rear Suspension: | Swinging Arm Fork With Adjustable Shock Absorbers | Front Brake: | 2x275mm Discs | Rear Brake: | Single 275mm Disc |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | 86.6 in OR 2200 mm | Overall Width: | 33.5 in OR 851 mm | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | 56.5 in OR 1435 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 440 lbs OR 200 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.5 gallons OR 17.0 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.25-19 | Rear: | 3.75-18 |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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