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General Suzuki GS500E specifications
Overall length:
2 075 mm (81.7 in)
Overall width:
745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall height:
1 045 mm (41.1 in)
Seat height: 790 mm (31.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1 410 mm (55.5 in)
Ground clearance:
155 mm (6.1 in)
Dry mass (weight):
169 kg (272 lbs)
Dry mass (California): 170 kg (374 lbs)
Engine type:
Air-cooled inline-2, DOHC, 8 valves
Bore:
74.0 mm (2.913 in)
Stroke:
56.6 mm (2.228 in)
Piston displacement:
487 cc
Compression ratio:
9,0 :1
Carburetor:
MIKUNI BST33SS slingshot x 2 *
Air cleaner type:
Polyurethane foam element
Starter system:
Transistorized
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Clutch type:
Wet multi-plate
Transmission type:
6-speed constant mesh
Gearshift pattern:
1-down, 5-up
Final drive:
DAIDO D.I.D. 520 V6 chain
Front suspension:
Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension:
Swinging arm, Full Floater type, 7-way adjustable spring preload
Front suspension stroke: 120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear wheel travel: 115 mm (4.5 in)
Steering angle (left to right):
Caster:
64º 30′
Trail:
95 mm (3.74 in)
Turning radius:
Front brake:
Single hydraulic disc, floating 310 mm disc
Rear brake:
Single hydraulic disc, 250 mm disc
Front tire size:
110/70-17 54H, tubeless
Rear tire size:
130/70-17 52H, tubeless
Ignition type:
Transistorized
Generator type:
Three-phase A.C. generator
Fuel tank capacity:
17 liter (4.5 US gal), 3,5 liter reserve
Fuel tank capacity (California):
15 liter (4.0 US gal)
Engine oil capacity:
2,9 liter (3.1 US qt.)
Engine oil capacity (without filter):
2,6 liter (2.8 US qt.)
Battery: 12V 11Ah, FB10L-B2
Spark plugs: NGK DPR8EA-9 or ND X24EPR-U9
Headlight: 12V 60/55W
Available colors: Black, Orange
General Suzuki GS500F specifications
Engine: 487cc, four-stroke, twin cylinder, air-cooled, DOHC
Bore Stroke: 74.0 x 56.6mm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel System: Mikuni BSR34SS
Lubrication: Wet Sump
Ignition: Digital/Transistorized
Starter: Electric
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: #520 chain
Overall Length: 2080mm (81.9 in.)
Overall Width: 820mm (32.3 in.)
Overall Height: 1250mm (49.2 in.)
Seat Height: 790mm (31.1 in.)
Wheel Base: 1405mm (55.3 in.)
Ground Clearance: 120mm (4.7 in.)
Dry Weight: 180kg (396.8 lbs.)
Suspension Front: Telescopic, oil damped
Suspension Rear: Link type, 5-way adjustable preload
Brakes Front: Single hydraulic disc
Brakes Rear: Single hydraulic disc
Tires Front: 110/70-17
Tires Rear: 130/70-17
Fuel Tank Capacity: 20.0 liter (5.3 gal.) 19.0 liter (5.0 gal.) CA. Model
Color: Blue/White, Yellow
