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|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|manufacturer    = Suzuki
|parent_company  =  
|parent_company  =  
|production      = 1980 - 2007
|production      = 89-07
|model_year      =  
|model_year      =  
|predecessor      = [[Suzuki GS450]]
|predecessor      = [[Suzuki GS450]]
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|compression      = 9.0:1
|compression      = 9.0:1
|top_speed        =105 mph  
|top_speed        =105 mph  
|power            = 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 9200RPM
|power            =  
|torque          =
|torque          =  
|fuel_system      = 2 x MIKUNI BST33SS Carburetors
|ignition        =  
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '89 , '90-07
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DPR8EA-9}} '89 , '90-07
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB10L-B2}} '89 , '90-07
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB10L-B2}} '89 , '90-07
|transmission    = Gear box: 6 -Speed <br>
|transmission    =  
Final Drive: Chain <br>
Clutch: Wet multi-plate <br>
|frame            =  
|frame            =  
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic Fork <br>
|suspension      =  
Rear: Swingarm
|brakes          =  
|brakes          =Front: Single Hydraulic, Floating 310 Mm Disc <br>Rear: Single Hydraulic 250 Mm Disc
|front_tire      = {{tire|110/70/17}}
|front_tire      = {{tire|110/70/17}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/70/17}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|130/70/17}}
|rake_trail      =  
|rake_trail      =  
|wheelbase        = 55.51 inches (1410 mm)
|wheelbase        =  
|length          = 81.69 inches (2075 mm)
|length          =  
|width            = 29.29 inches (744 mm)
|width            =  
|height          =
|height          =  
|seat_height      = 31.1 inches (790 mm)
|seat_height      =  
|dry_weight      = 372 lb
|dry_weight      = 372 lb
|wet_weight      =  
|wet_weight      =  
|fuel_capacity    = 20.0 L (5.3/4.4 US/Imp gal)
|fuel_capacity    = 20.0 L (5.3/4.4 US/Imp gal)
|oil_capacity    =  
|oil_capacity    =  
|oil_filter      = {{oilfilter|K&N KN-133}}
|oil_filter      = K&N KN-133
|fuel_consumption = 59 mpg
|fuel_consumption = 59 mpg
|turning_radius  =  
|turning_radius  =  
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|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N SU-5589}} `89-09<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N SU-5589}} `89-09<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref>
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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 [[Suzuki GS450|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 licenses are issued (such as the UK Class 'A' motorcycle license).  
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 [[Suzuki GS450|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 licenses are issued (such as the UK Class 'A' motorcycle license).  


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| Single Hydraulic Disc, ?mm rotor, 2 piston [[caliper]]
| Single Hydraulic Disc, ?mm rotor, 2 piston [[caliper]]
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|}
==1980 - 1989 Suzuki GS 500E==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:suzuki-gs-500e-1980-1989-1.jpg|600px|1980 - 1989 Suzuki GS 500E
File:suzuki-gs-500e-1980-1989-0.jpg|600px|1980 - 1989 Suzuki GS 500E
</gallery>
The Suzuki GS 500E probably performs best in town where a bit of low down grunt can see you out of any nasty entanglements. Elsewhere, however, the GS 500E's a chore to get it up to speed. High mileages are common, which is a good sign, but the whole set up needs to be updated to keep the Suzuki GS 500E in touch with modern competitors.
==1989 - 2001 Suzuki GS 500E==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:suzuki-gs-500e-1989-2001-2.jpg|600px|1989 - 2001 Suzuki GS 500E
File:suzuki-gs-500e-1989-2001-1.jpg|600px|1989 - 2001 Suzuki GS 500E
File:suzuki-gs-500e-1989-2001-0.jpg|600px|1989 - 2001 Suzuki GS 500E
</gallery>
Suzuki GS 500E launched as an unfaired roadster. Very few, minor tweaks (front forks became adjustable, as did the brake lever, it got lower bars etc) until 2001 when it was discontinued. The Suzuki GS 500E probably performs best in town where a bit of low down grunt can see you out of any nasty entanglements.


==1989 GS500EK==
==1989 GS500EK==

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