Segment: Naked / Road
Production years: 2000, 2001
Sometimes referred to as the small Bandit, the 2001 MY GS500E is a middleweight sporty, naked bike which can be used for both commuting, canyon carving fun and even road touring, when equipped with accessory luggage systems. Lightweight and providing effortless handling, the GS500E provides a rewarding ride to both new and more experienced motorcyclists, while its upright riding position is comfy for hours in a row.
The air-cooled parallel twin engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox which makes city slicing and highway hauls an effortless business and the GS500E an excellent no-frills, economical and fun commuter, too.
engine specs | Type: | Air-cooled inline-2, DOHC, 4 valves | Displacement: | 487 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.9x2.2 in OR 74 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | Horsepower: | 48/9200 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 30/7500 lb-ft/RPM OR 41/7500 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Dual Mikuni BST33SS carburetors |
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transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6 Speed, manual | Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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chassis specs | Frame: | Steel double-cradle | Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork 120mm travel | Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, 115mm travel | Front Brake: | Hydraulic single disc brake, 310mm | Rear Brake: | Single hydraulic 250mm disc |
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dimension specs | Overall Length: | 81.7 in OR 2075 mm | Overall Width: | 29.3 in OR 744 mm | Seat Height: | 31.1 in OR 790 mm | Wheelbase: | 55.5 in OR 1410 mm | Ground Clearance: | 6.1 in OR 155 mm | Weight: | 372 lbs OR 169 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 4.5 gallons OR 17.0 L |
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tyres specs | Front: | 110/70-17 | Rear: | 130/70-17 |
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