Suzuki GS500E (1995-98)

The Suzuki GS 500E is a motorcycle model that was produced from 1995 to 1998. It has a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 487cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. It is air-cooled and has a 6-speed transmission with a final chain drive. The front suspension is telescopic forks with a 7-way preload adjustment, while the rear suspension is a rising rate single shock with a 7-way preload adjustment. The brakes are single 310mm front discs and single 250mm rear discs, both with 2 piston calipers. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 169kg and a fuel capacity of 17 litres, with an average consumption of 4.9 L/100 km. It has a top speed of 161.9 km/h and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 39.0m. The 1/4 mile takes 15.3 seconds to complete, with a maximum speed of 137.9 km/h. The bike has a standing height of 790mm and a wheelbase of 1410mm. Overall, it is a sturdy and reliable bike with an average fuel economy that is great for commuting and leisurely rides on the open road.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 500E

Year: 1995 – 98


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder
Capacity: 487 cc / 29.7 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 56.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 45.5 hp 33.2 kW @ 9200 rpm (at rear wheel: 30.7 kW / 41.2 hp @ 9300 rpm )
Max Torque: 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 7600 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.5 in

Front Brakes: Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/70 H17
Rear Tyre: 130/70 H17
Dry Weight: 169 kg / 373 lbs
Rake: 25o
Trail: 97 mm / 3.8 in
Dimensions: Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in
Ground Clearance: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Seat Height: 790 mm / 31.1 in
Dry Weight: 169 kg / 373 lbs
Wet Weight: 182 kg / 401 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 4.9 L/100 km / 20.5 km/l / 48.2 US mpg / 57.9 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 13.7 m / 44.9 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 39.0 m / 128 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.3 sec / 137.9 km/h / 85.7 mph
Top Speed: 161.9 km/h / 101 mph

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