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2016Sportbike
Suzuki GS 500
Key specifications
Engine
487 cc
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
4.5 L
Transmission
6-speed
Seat height
31 mm
Front brakes
Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes
Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Technical details
Source specification data
- Make
- Suzuki
- Model
- GS 500
- Category
- Sport
- Starter
- Electric
- Color Options
- Red, black
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Ignition
- CDI
- Fuel System
- Carburettor. Mikuni BST33SS
- Compression
- 9.0:1
- Displacement
- 487.00 ccm (29.72 cubic inches)
- Cooling System
- Air
- Engine Details
- Twin, four-stroke
- Exhaust System
- Two-into-one
- Lubrication System
- Wet sump
- Valves Per Cylinder
- 4
- Transmission Type Final Drive
- Chain
- Seat Height
- 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
- Oil Capacity
- 2.60 litres (0.17 quarts)
- Fuel Capacity
- 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons)
- Overall Width
- 800 mm (31.5 inches)
- Overall Height
- 1,150 mm (45.3 inches)
- Overall Length
- 2,080 mm (81.9 inches)
- Ground Clearance
- 130 mm (5.1 inches)
- Reserve Fuel Capacity
- 3.50 litres (0.92 gallons)
- Weight Incl Oil Gas Etc
- 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds)
- Rear Tyre
- 130/70-17
- Frame Type
- Double-cradle frame
- Front Tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear Brakes
- Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
- Front Brakes
- Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
- Rear Suspension
- Monoshock absorber
- Front Suspension
- Telescopic forks
Available colors
Redblack