| MODEL | SUZUKI GS 500E 1995 - 1998 |
| Year | 1995 - 1998 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 487 cc / 29.7 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 74 x 56.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 33.2 kW / 45.5 hp @ 9200 rpm (rear wheel: 30.7 kW / 41.2 hp @ 9300 rpm) |
| Max Torque | 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 7600 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | 2 x 33 mm Mikuni BST carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment |
| Rear Suspension | Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes | Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2080 mm / 81.9 in |
| Overall Width | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
| Overall Height | 1060 mm / 41.7 in |
| Seat Height | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 169 kg / 373 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 182 kg / 401 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 110/70 H17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70 H17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100 km / 20.5 km/l / 48.2 US mpg / 57.9 Imp mpg |
| Top Speed | 161.9 km/h / 101 mph |
By the mid-1990s the GS500E was a mature, simple naked twin, still air cooled with a six-speed box and single discs at both ends. It stayed a favourite for new riders, riding schools and commuters thanks to its low cost and gentle manners.
