Suzuki GS 500 E (reduced effect) vs Indian Single (1992)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki GS 500 E (reduced effect)stacks up against the Indian Single. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GS 500 E (reduced effect)Indian Single
Model year19921913
Price
Engine487 cc492 cc
Horsepower27 hp
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires110/70-17 / 130/70-17

Suzuki GS 500 E (reduced effect) vs Indian Single — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GS 500 E (reduced effect) and the Indian Single usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GS 500 E (reduced effect) brings 27 hp, while the Indian Single 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: