Editing Suzuki GS500E

 

[[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).  

*'''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.

*'''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.

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<tr><td>Length</td> <td>81.7"</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width</td> <td>29.3"</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height</td> <td>41.1"</td></tr>

<tr><td>Seat Height</td> <td>31.1"</td></tr>

<tr><td>Wheel Base</td> <td>55.5"</td></tr>

<tr><td>Ground Clearance</td> <td>6.1"</td></tr>

<tr><td>Rake</td> <td>?</td></tr>

<tr><td>Trail</td> <td>?</td></tr>

<tr><td>Dry Weight</td> <td>372 lb</td></tr>

<tr><td>F Model Dry Weight</td> <td>396.8 lb</td></tr>

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<tr><td>Engine Type</td> <td>4-stroke, air-cooled parallel twin, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder</td></tr>

<tr><td>Engine Displacement</td> <td>487cc</td></tr>

<tr><td>Compression Ratio</td> <td>9.0:1</td></tr>

<tr><td>Bore/Stroke</td> <td>74.0 mm x 56.6 mm</td></tr>

<tr><td>Engine Redline</td> <td>11,000 rpm</td></tr>

<tr><td>Horsepower</td> <td>41</td></tr>

<tr><td>Torque</td> <td></td></tr>

<tr><td>Fuel Economy</td> <td> 55-60 mpg</td></tr>

<tr><td>Front Sprocket</td> <td>16 tooth</td></tr>

<tr><td>Rear Sprocket</td> <td>39 tooth</td></tr>

<tr><td>Chain</td> <td>#520</td></tr>

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<tr><td>Front Wheel</td> <td>? x 17"</td></tr>

<tr><td>Front Tire</td> <td>110/70/17</td></tr>

<tr><td>Front Suspension</td> <td>Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped</td></tr>

<tr><td>Front Brakes</td> <td>Single Hydraulic Disc, 310mm rotor, 4 piston caliper (F), 2 piston caliper (E)</td></tr>

<tr><td>Rear Wheel</td> <td>3.5"x 17"</td></tr>

<tr><td>Rear Tire</td> <td>130/70/17</td></tr>

<tr><td>Rear Suspension</td> <td>Link-type, 7-way adjustable spring preload</td></tr>

<tr><td>Rear Brakes</td> <td>Single Hydraulic Disc, ?mm rotor, 2 piston caliper</td></tr>

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