Suzuki GS500F (2004-06)

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The Suzuki GS500F is a motorcycle manufactured between 2004-2006 with a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC engine and a 487cc capacity. Its compression ratio is 9.0:1, and it is cooled by air. The bike uses 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors with a transistorised electronic ignition system for starting. The motorcycle can generate a maximum power of 38 kW/51 hp at 9500 rpm, and the maximum torque is 41.3 Nm/4.2 kgf-m/30.5 lb-ft at 7500 rpm. The transmission of this bike is six-speed, and the final drive is Chain. The frame is Steel, twin spar, and the bike’s front suspension has 7-way preload adjustment, while the rear suspension uses rising rate single shock with 7-way preload adjustment feature. The front brake is a single 310mm disc with a 4-piston caliper, and the back brake is a single 250mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The bike uses 110/70 H17 tire for the front wheel and 130/70 H17 for the back wheel. The bike dimensions are 2080 mm x 800mm x1150 mm (L x W x H), and the seat height is 790 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 174 kg, and the fuel capacity is 20 litres. It has an average consumption of 4.1 L/100 km and a top speed of 168.7 km/h. The standing 1/4 mile time of the Suzuki GS500F is 14.8 sec.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 500F

Year: 2004 – 06


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC
Capacity: 487 cc / 29.7 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 56.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors
Ignition: Transistorised electronig ignition
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 38 kW / 51 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 41.3 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel, twin spar
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment
Rear Suspension: Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment

Front Brakes: Single 310mm disc, 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/70 H17
Rear Tyre: 130/70 H17
Dimensions: Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1150 mm / 45.3 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 174 kg / 383 lbs
Wet Weight: 199 kg / 439 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 4.1 L/100 km / 24.5 km/l / 57.6 US mpg / 69.2 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.8 sec
Top Speed: 168.7 km/h / 105 mph

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