NSU Neckarsulmer 4PS vs Suzuki GS 500 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the NSU Neckarsulmer 4PSstacks up against the Suzuki GS 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNSU Neckarsulmer 4PSSuzuki GS 500
Model year19082016
Price
Engine482 cc487 cc
Horsepower4 hp
Weight80 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.
Tires2.25-26 / 2.25-26 110/70-17 / 130/70-17

NSU Neckarsulmer 4PS vs Suzuki GS 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the NSU Neckarsulmer 4PS and the Suzuki GS 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the NSU Neckarsulmer 4PS brings 4 hp in a 80 kg package, while the Suzuki GS 500 counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: