The Suzuki GS 500E is a motorcycle model that was produced from 1995 to 1998. It has a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 487cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. It is air-cooled and has a 6-speed transmission with a final chain drive. The front suspension is telescopic forks with a 7-way preload adjustment, while the rear suspension is a rising rate single shock with a 7-way preload adjustment. The brakes are single 310mm front discs and single 250mm rear discs, both with 2 piston calipers. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 169kg and a fuel capacity of 17 litres, with an average consumption of 4.9 L/100 km. It has a top speed of 161.9 km/h and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 39.0m. The 1/4 mile takes 15.3 seconds to complete, with a maximum speed of 137.9 km/h. The bike has a standing height of 790mm and a wheelbase of 1410mm. Overall, it is a sturdy and reliable bike with an average fuel economy that is great for commuting and leisurely rides on the open road.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GS 500E
| Year | 1995 – 98 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder |
| 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 |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 45.5 hp 33.2 kW @ 9200 rpm (at rear wheel: 30.7 kW / 41.2 hp @ 9300 rpm ) |
| Max Torque | 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 7600 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension | Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 110/70 H17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70 H17 |
| Dry Weight | 169 kg / 373 lbs |
| Rake | 25o |
| Trail | 97 mm / 3.8 in |
| Dimensions | Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 169 kg / 373 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 182 kg / 401 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 4.9 L/100 km / 20.5 km/l / 48.2 US mpg / 57.9 Imp mpg |
| Braking 60 km/h – 0 | 13.7 m / 44.9 ft |
| Braking 100 km/h – 0 | 39.0 m / 128 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 15.3 sec / 137.9 km/h / 85.7 mph |
| Top Speed | 161.9 km/h / 101 mph |
