2016
Suzuki GS 500 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 674066 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Suzuki |
| Model | GS 500 |
| Year | 2016 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Double-cradle frame |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic forks |
| Fronttyre | 110/70-17 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Rearsuspension | Monoshock absorber |
| Reartyre | 130/70-17 |
Engine & Transmission
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 487.00 ccm (29.72 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Two-into-one |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Mikuni BST33SS |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | Wet sump |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Red, black |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 2.60 litres (0.17 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1,150 mm (45.3 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,080 mm (81.9 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 3.50 litres (0.92 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds) |
About Suzuki
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Michio Suzuki
Best Known For:
GSX-R sportbikes, Hayabusa, DR/DR-Z dual-sports, Burgman scooters
Company History
From loom maker to racing force, Suzuki built its reputation on durable, value-forward engineering that still wins on Sundays. The GSX-R defined modern sportbike DNA—light frames, revvy fours—while the Hayabusa rewrote the velocity conversation with stability and everyday civility. Off-road, DR and DR-Z dual-sports became global workhorses: simple, tractable, fixable anywhere. Suzuki’s strategy blends incremental evolution with racing feedback, keeping parts affordable and reliability high. In scooters, Burgman made maxi convenience mainstream. Historically, Suzuki is the rider’s brand: honest performance, dealer networks that reach small towns, and a knack for machines that feel friendly yet fast.