Suzuki GS500F (2007)

The Suzuki GS500F is a 2007 motorcycle with a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine and a capacity of 487 cc or 29.7 cu in. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and is air-cooled with 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors. The bike has an electric start and a maximum power output of 35.1 kW or 45.5 hp at 9200 rpm. Its maximum torque is 40 Nm or 4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 lb-ft at 7500 rpm. The transmission is a 6-speed and final drive is via chain. The steel twin-spar frame is supported by telescopic forks and a rising rate, single shock rear suspension, and both have seven-way preload adjustment. Front brakes are a single 310mm disc with a four-piston caliper, while the rear brakes are a single 250mm disc with a two-piston caliper. Tyres are 110/70 H17 at the front and 130/70 H17 at the rear. The dry weight is 174 kg or 384 lbs, with a seat height of 790 mm or 31.1 in, while fuel capacity is 20 litres or 5.3 US gallons or 4.4 Imperial gallons. Average fuel consumption is 4.1 L/100 km or 24.5 km/l or 57.6 US mpg or 69.2 Imp mpg. It can do the standing quarter-mile in 14.8 seconds and has a top speed of 168.7 km/h or 105 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 500F

Year: 2007 –

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: 35.1 kW / 45.5 hp @ 9200 rpm

Max Torque: 40 Nm / 4.1 kgf-m / 29.5 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

Dry Weight: 174 kg / 384 lbs

Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in

Dry Weight: 173 kg / 381 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