Suzuki GS500E

• We won't tell you where Greta bought her second-hand bike. The only thing we could do is give them some bad publicity.

  The bike itself is very nice. Light, easy to handle, enough power for Greta to have fun with. Perfect choice for a first bike.
   
   
   

Specifications

Engine Type

487cc, four-stroke, twin cylinder, 4 valves, air cooled, with DOHC and TDCC

Bore and Stroke

74.0mm x 56.6mm

Compression Ratio

9.0:1

Carburetion

Twin Mikuni BST33SS

Lubrication

Wet sump

Ignition

Transistorized

Starter

Electric

Transmission

Six-speed

Final Drive

#520V6 chain

Suspension
    Front  Telescopic, coil spring, oil-damped
    Rear   Link-type, single-shock, 7-way adjustable preload Dimensions
Brakes
    Front  Single hydraulic disc
    Rear   Single hydraulic disc
Tires
    Front  110/70-17 54H
    Rear   130/70-17 62H
Dimensions
    Overall length     2075mm (81.7 in)
    Overall width       745mm (29.3 in)
    Overall height     1045mm (41.1 in)
    Seat height         790mm (31.1 in)
    Wheelbase          1410mm (55.5 in)
    Ground Clearance    155mm (6.1 in)
Dry Weight

170kg (374 lbs) CA model

Fuel Capacity

15 liter (4.0 gal.) CA model

Color

Red