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SUZUKI GS 500F 2007 - 2009

SUZUKI GS 500F 2007 - 2009
SUZUKI GS 500F 2007 - 2009 · Photo: Yogi2795, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELSUZUKI GS 500F 2007 - 2009
Year2007 - 2009
Engine TypeFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC
Displacement / Capacity487 cc / 29.7 cu in
Bore X Stroke74 x 56.6 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power38 kW / 51 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque41.3 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m / 30.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
IgnitionTransistorised electronic ignition
Induction2 x 33 mm Mikuni BST carburetors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameSteel, twin spar
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment
Rear SuspensionRising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment
Front BrakesSingle 310 mm disc, 4 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 250 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2080 mm / 81.9 in
Overall Width800 mm / 31.5 in
Overall Height1150 mm / 45.3 in
Seat Height790 mm / 31.1 in
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight174 kg / 383 lbs
Wet Weight199 kg / 439 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre110/70 H17
Rear Tyre130/70 H17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Fuel Consumption4.1 L/100 km / 24.5 km/l / 57.6 US mpg / 69.2 Imp mpg
Top Speed168.7 km/h / 105 mph
Suzuki file

In 2007 the faired GS500F carried on with the same 487 cc air-cooled twin, full bodywork, oil cooler and 20 litre tank, remaining a beginner-friendly sports tourer. Production ended in the UK and Spain that year and in the US after 2009.