Suzuki GS 500 E (reduced effect) vs OSSA 500 Yankee (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 OSSA 500 Yankee. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki GS 500 E (reduced effect)OSSA 500 Yankee
Model year19921978
Price
Engine487 cc488 cc
Horsepower27 hp58 hp
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-17 / 130/70-17 3.25-19 / 4.00-18

Suzuki GS 500 E (reduced effect) vs OSSA 500 Yankee — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki GS 500 E (reduced effect) and the OSSA 500 Yankee usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki GS 500 E (reduced effect) brings 27 hp, while the OSSA 500 Yankee counters with 58 hp.

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: