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[[Image:Gs550e 01.jpg|thumb|250px|1997 Suzuki GS500E]] | |||
[[Image:DSC_0091.jpg|thumb|250px|2004 GS500F with Suburban Machinery handlebars]] | |||
[[Image:Suzuki-GS500F-front.jpg|thumb|250px|The GS500F has the headlight unit taken from the [[Suzuki gsx]] supersports range]] | |||
| | The '''Suzuki GS 500E''' is a popular entry level sport bike manufactured by the [[Suzuki Motor Corporation]]. It is equipped with an air-cooled 487cc parallel twin engine derived from the earlier GS450. The GS500E has been in production from 1989 to the present. The GS 500F was introduced in 2004. The GS500 is widely used as a commuter bike due to its relatively low horsepower and highly reliable engine as well as its excellent fuel economy. It is also popular as a learner bike, and can be restricted for use in countries where restrictive motorcycle licences are issued (such as the UK Class 'A' motorcycle licence). | ||
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The '''Suzuki GS 500E''' is a popular entry level sport bike manufactured by [[Suzuki]]. It is equipped with an air-cooled 487cc parallel twin engine derived from the earlier | |||
== Model Year Changes == | == Model Year Changes == | ||
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*'''1994''' Gunmetal colored rims and slightly different frame color for this model year. | *'''1994''' Gunmetal colored rims and slightly different frame color for this model year. | ||
*'''1996''' Front brakes changed | *'''1996''' Front brakes changed | ||
*'''2001''' Tank, rear plastics, seat, and tail light redesigned, with various changes to mounting points on the rear subframe. Carburetor changed from a 2-circuit design (pilot jet and main jet) to a 3-circuit design ( pilot jet, mid-main jet, main jet) to help with better | *'''2001''' Tank, rear plastics, seat, and tail light redesigned, with various changes to mounting points on the rear subframe. Carburetor changed from a 2-circuit design (pilot jet and main jet) to a 3-circuit design ( pilot jet, mid-main jet, main jet) to help with better carburetion throughout the rev range. Loss of "E" designation. | ||
*'''2003''' No GS500 model sold in the US | *'''2003''' No GS500 model sold in the US | ||
*'''2004''' [[GS500F]] introduced, adding a full [[fairing]] and oil cooler, as well as minor carburetor changes and the change from a cable driven tachometer to an electric driven one. A four-piston front brake | *'''2004''' [[GS500F]] introduced, adding a full [[fairing]] and oil cooler, as well as minor carburetor changes and the change from a cable driven tachometer to an electric driven one. A four-piston front brake caliper replaced the 2-piston caliper of earlier years. Unfaired model discontinued in the US. | ||
== Specs == | == Specs == | ||
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| Bore/Stroke || 74.0 mm x 56.6 mm | | Bore/Stroke || 74.0 mm x 56.6 mm | ||
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| Engine | | Engine Redline || 11,000 rpm | ||
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| Horsepower || 41 | | Horsepower || 41 | ||
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| Front Brakes | | Front Brakes | ||
| Single Hydraulic Disc, 310mm rotor, 4 piston | | Single Hydraulic Disc, 310mm rotor, 4 piston caliper (F), 2 piston caliper (E) | ||
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| Rear Wheel || 3.5"x 17" | | Rear Wheel || 3.5"x 17" | ||
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| Rear Brakes | | Rear Brakes | ||
| Single Hydraulic Disc, ?mm rotor, 2 piston | | Single Hydraulic Disc, ?mm rotor, 2 piston caliper | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*[http://www.gs500e.co.uk/ GS500E (UK): United Kingdom based GS500E forums] | *[http://www.gs500e.co.uk/ GS500E (UK): United Kingdom based GS500E forums] | ||
[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GS500E]] | |||
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