The Suzuki GS 500E is a motorcycle that was first released in 1976. It features a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with DOHC and 2 valves per cylinder. The displacement of the engine is 492 cc or 30.0 cubic inches, with a bore x stroke of 53 x 55.8 mm and a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The cooling system is air cooled and the induction is provided by 4 x 22 mm Mikuni BS carburetors.
The bike has an electric starter and can generate a maximum power of 35 kW or 47 hp at 9250 rpm. The transmission has 6 speeds and the final drive is chain-driven. The front suspension is a telehydraulic forks while the rear suspension is a swinging arm fork with adjustable shock absorbers. The front brakes consist of 2 x 275 mm discs and the rear brakes consist of a single 275 mm disc.
The Suzuki GS 500E has a front tyre size of 3.25-19 and a rear tyre size of 3.75-18. The wet weight of the bike is 200 kg or 441 lbs, and it has a fuel capacity of 17 litres or 4.5 US gallons or 3.7 Imperial gallons. Overall, the 1976 Suzuki GS 500E is a powerful and reliable motorcycle with great suspension and braking systems.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GS 500E
| Year | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 492 cc / 30.0 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 53 x 55.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 4 x 22 mm Mikuni BS carburetors |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 35 kW / 47 hp @ 9250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm fork with adjustable shock absorbers. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 275 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 275 mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.75-18 |
| Wet Weight | 200 kg / 441 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
