Suzuki GS 500F: history, specs, pictures
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| 'Suzuki GS 500F' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Suzuki]] |
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| Production | 2004 |
| Class | [[:Category:Sport Bike motorcycles|Sport Bike]] [[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]] |
| Engine | Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Parallel Twin Cylinder, DOHC |
| Bore / Stroke | 73.7mm x 73.7mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 9200RPM |
| Torque | 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM |
| Fuel System | 2xMikuni BSR34SS Carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Oil Damped Spring Preload Adjustable Rear: Link Type 7-way Adjustable Preload |
| Brakes | Front: Single 310mm Disc 4 Piston Caliper Rear: Single 250mm Disc 2 Piston Caliper |
| Front Tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 130/70-17 |
| Wheelbase | 55.51 inches (1410 mm) |
| Length | 81.69 inches (2075 mm) |
| Width | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.1 inches (790 mm) |
| Weight | 199.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki GS 500F was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Parallel Twin Cylinder, DOHC Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 2004. Max torque was 30.24 ft/lbs (41.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 9200 RPM.
Engine
A 73.7mm bore x 73.7mm stroke result in a displacement of just 487.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.
Chassis
It came with a 110/70-17 front tire and a 130/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 310mm Disc 4 Piston Caliper in the front and a Single 250mm Disc 2 Piston Caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Oil Damped Spring Preload Adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Link Type 7-way Adjustable Preload. The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.
2004 - 2009 Suzuki GS 500F
The GS 500F is powered by an air-cooled, 487 cc, DOHC, four-valve parallel twin with 34mm Mikuni carbs and a slick-shifting six-speed transmission. This Suzuki, with a 55.5-inch wheelbase and a perimeter-style steel-tube frame with sporty geometry, is fitted with competent suspension and brakes.