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air-cooled inline-four, as well as the GS400 parallel-twin, Suzuki was building 4-stroke engines despite having produced only 2-stroke motors for 20 years. The Suzuki GS series soon expanded into larger and smaller four-cylinder bikes, the GS1000 and GS550 respectively, while the twin-cylinder engine
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As introduced in 1988 for the UK, and the GS500EK model in 1989 for Europe and North
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was developed from an existing design, for the 1988 GS500EJ model Suzuki came up with a brand new frame, running gear and bodywork aimed at urban riders, novice motorcyclists and those on a budget. Additionally, the GS500EJ debuted with carburetors from the Mikuni ‘Slingshot’ series, a design which
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for the GS500EV in 1997 had two large pistons, replacing the previous unequally-sized pistons. Starting in 1998 (GS500EW) French models were fitted with Mikuni BSR 34mm carburetors with a three-circuit design (pilot jet, mid-main jet, main jet) for precise fuel metering throughout the rev range.
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twin, which had a new bottom-end design that used a one-piece 180° crankshaft running on plain bearings. A counterbalance shaft controlled engine vibrations. The 448 cubic centimetres (27.3 cu in) displacement of this twin grew to 487 cubic centimetres (29.7 cu in) in 1988 by
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1496:…Suzuki makes good bikes at very good prices. This is especially the case in the budget middleweight sector, where Suzuki offers a very wide range, from the basic GS500 twin (a snip at £3,349) and the SV650 V-twin (£4,599), to the Bandit 650 (£4,449).
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for use in countries where restrictive motorcycle licenses were issued (the GS500 meets current EU and UK licence level A2 conditions without restricting the engine) or for countries with a
Learner Approved Motorcycle program (such as
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Three days after the ASMC announcement in the U.S., on Nov. 8, SMC confirmed it also intended to cease motorcycle production activities at Suzuki Motor España, S.A. in Gijon, Spain, by the end of the first quarter of
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The unfaired version of the GS500 was first sold in the UK in 1988 (model code GS500EJ) and the following year's model (code GS500EK) was released for sale in Europe and North
America. It was equipped with an
571:. The GS500 has been described in the motorcycle literature as a best buy and an excellent first bike, with adequate if not exciting power for more experienced riders (approximately 40 HP at the rear wheel).
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to fill the void left (in the US market) by the GS500. In other countries the two models were sold side by side. This bike was very similar to the previous model, but came with a fully enclosed
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Con esta nueva tecnología se nos ha abierto la puerta para exportar modelos como GS 500 y GS 650, mientras antes solo exportábamos modelos de bajo cilindraje hasta 125 centímetros cúbicos.
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to control emissions. The GS500F was dropped from the UK Suzuki range in 2007 and from the US range after 2009 model year, but was still available in
Australia and Denmark.
819:. The GS500E finished last because it was relatively underpowered, but the testers praised its handling. In April 1994, in a follow-up article titled "Bargain Hunters,"
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racer-replica. Although it did not produce as much horsepower as comparable multivalve engines, the two-valve GS500 engine had proportionally more torque at low speeds.
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Suzuki has added a touch of sportiness to its revised GS500 budget twin with a fairing inspired by its GSX-R sports bikes, although little beneath has changed.
1671:…some 22 years ago the very first GS500 rolled out of the Suzuki factory, marking the beginning of one of the most long-lived motorcycles of the modern era.
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150 pictures of Suzuki GS500, motor, carter, chain, clocks, tires, brakes, electrical wires, etc. Brand new
Motorcycle with all original, no modifications.
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1401:…everyone found the GS500 comfortable, its superbike-bend tubular handlebar, moderately rearset footpegs and plush saddle welcoming riders short and tall.
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Una GS 500 es probada en el nuevo laboratorio de emisiones, único en el país donde se puede simular las emisiones contaminantes de una moto en uso.
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Suzuki introduced the GS500E mostly as a budget, entry level motorcycle. The way it was received was better than Suzuki could have hoped.
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Kawasaki Ninja 500R twins. The GS500E narrowly beat the Ninja 500R for top honors "on the grounds of its $ 700 lower price tag."
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Suzuki used to build the GS500 and GS500F machines in Gijon and they were selling in
European markets and other countries, as well.
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583:. In the motorcycle market, the GS500 occupied the low end of Suzuki's mid-sized range for over twenty years.
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487 cc (29.7 cu in), 4-stroke, air‑cooled parallel twin,
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What the GS lacks in outright performance, it makes up for in civility.
1542:"Motor Vehicles (Approval of Motor Bikes and Motor Trikes) Notice 2014"
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Canet, Don (November 2004), "Kawasaki Ninja 500R vs Suzuki GS500F",
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180 kg (400 lb) 184 kg (405 lb) (GS500F) (
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European models used a
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1770:"Suzuki Motor de Colombia Invirtiendo en innovación y tecnología"
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20.0 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal) (2001—)
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magazine, in an article titled "Budget
Bullets," compared the
1321:. Suzuki Motor Corporation. 21 September 2006. Archived from
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comparison of ten mid-sized streetbikes, which included the
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The second coming of Suzuki's affordable entry-level naked.
1830:"Suzuki GS500F vs Burgman 400 Motorcycle review comparison"
1776:(in Spanish). Suzuki Motor de Colombia S.A. 26 January 2015
1690:(in Spanish). Suzuki Motor de Colombia S.A. Archived from
1363:. Suzuki Motor Corporation. 25 August 2005. Archived from
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and GS500E, choosing the Ninja as the best deal overall.
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17.0 L (3.7 imp gal; 4.5 US gal)
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parallel twin-cylinder engine derived from the earlier
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February 1992 article titled "Bargain Blasters,"
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The GS500E motorcycle appeared in 1979, powered by a
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1395:Catterson, Brian (December 2002). "Cheap Thrills".
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1294:(10th ed.). Japan: Suzuki Motor Corporation.
1863:"Suzuki GS500F- Best Used Entry-Level Naked Bike"
1626:"Motorcycle Buyers Guide - Suzuki GS500E, GS550F"
1180:, Bowtie Magazines, January 2013, archived from
172:33.5–47 hp (25.0–35.0 kW) (rear wheel)
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1008:"Suzuki: Business as Usual for Powersports Ops"
1509:"The 5 fastest A2 motorcycles - Suzuki GS500F"
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1290:Motorcycle Service Department (March 1999).
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1105:"Suzuki GS500 precio, fotos, ficha técnica"
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1746:(in Spanish). Suzuki Chile. Archived from
1720:(in Spanish). Suzuki Motor de Colombia S.A
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1169:"Performance Index Winter '12/'13 Edition"
1073:"Suzuki invierte en innovación en Pereira"
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1038:"Suzuki Closes Down Gijon Plant in Spain"
563:from 1989 on and the fully faired model,
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1969:Suzuki motorcycles timeline 1990-present
1600:Shim Stock Metals, PJ (5 October 2016).
1480:"Suzuki GSX650F is the complete package"
228:F: Telescopic, spring preload adjustable
1805:. carsales.com Limited. 15 October 2004
1453:"1989-2006 Suzuki GS500 Service Manual"
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354:(4.18 L/100 km; 67.6 mpg
230:R: Link type, spring preload adjustable
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1071:Méndez, Dadaladier (8 November 2014).
595:) enhancing its worldwide popularity.
653:was simultaneously being used on the
297:: 1,060 mm (42 in) (GS500),
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1836:. Bauer Trader Media. Archived from
1257:Kodack, Anthony (28 November 2006).
1111:(in Spanish). Global Motor News S.L
299:1,150 mm (45 in) (GS500F)
316:169 kg (373 lb) (GS500E)
195:Transistorized electronic ignition
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1006:Ebert, Guido (20 November 2012).
951:Garlitos, Kirby (2 August 2013).
551:manufactured and marketed by the
326:193 kg (425 lb) (GS500)
318:174 kg (384 lb) (GS500)
266:25° 30′, 95 mm (3.7 in)
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768:added the GS500F to its roll of
612:layout: double overhead cams, 2
2161:GSF400 K/NK/M/VM/P/NP/V- Bandit
1486:. Telegraph Media Group Limited
1478:Ash, Kevin (24 November 2007).
1421:. Telegraph Media Group Limited
1135:Maxx Biker (16 December 2009).
3149:Motorcycles introduced in 1989
1869:. Bonnier Corp. 5 January 2015
1828:Allen, Guy (4 November 2011).
1413:Ash, Kevin (11 October 2003).
1036:Tibu, Florin (28 March 2013).
705:is producing the GS500 at its
636:GS500E parallel twin 1988-2000
512:: 1,155 mm (45.5 in)
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1570:Smith, Rob (3 January 2008).
711:Suzuki Motor de Colombia S.A.
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2835:DR800 S Big (Desert Express)
1653:Chapman, Rod (27 May 2010).
1292:Suzuki GS500E Service Manual
980:Sulthoni (9 December 2012).
835:, in addition to the Suzuki
620:GS500E inline four 1979-1982
502:: 2,200 mm (87 in)
491:1,435 mm (56.5 in)
287:: 2,080 mm (82 in)
276:1,405 mm (55.3 in)
240:F: Disc, twin-piston caliper
160:169 km/h (105 mph)
156:185 km/h (115 mph)
1834:Trade Motorcycles Australia
1517:Immediate Media Company Ltd
807:compared the GS500E to the
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158:159 km/h (99 mph)
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1572:"Buy Used: Suzuki GS500"
1415:"Back in the real world"
1296:Part No. 99500-34069-01E
1177:Motorcycle Consumer News
703:Suzuki Motor Corporation
553:Suzuki Motor Corporation
423:4-cylinder, air-cooled,
308:790 mm (31 in)
41:Suzuki Motor Corporation
2346:GSX1100 G/E/S/EF/R/F/EF
1459:. Repair Manuals Online
1380:Leaflet 99999-A0118-161
1338:Leaflet 99999-A0103-171
1245:Leaflet 99999-A0103-121
868:Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD
850:Silver Classic 500 ES,
757:secondary air injection
691:secondary air injection
2826:DL650 V-Strom 650 (XT)
2634:VS1400 GLP/GL Intruder
1661:. carsales.com Limited
1578:. carsales.com Limited
555:. Suzuki produced the
124:2 valves per cylinder
106:Lightweight Sport bike
2618:VS750/800 GL Intruder
2277:SFV650 F/S/SA/Gladius
2130:ST250 (E) / TU250 (X)
1774:Suzuki Motos Colombia
1718:Suzuki Motos Colombia
796:Honda Nighthawk CB750
727:model) as well as to
588:power-to-weight ratio
481:F: 3.25-19 R: 3.75-18
461:6-speed constant mesh
427:2 valves per cylinder
3144:Standard motorcycles
2475:GSX-R600 (M) (Z) (X)
1688:Suzuki Touring Group
1370:on 24 September 2015
1328:on 24 September 2015
1259:"2007 Suzuki GS500F"
1137:"2010 Suzuki GS500F"
982:"2013 Suzuki GS500F"
876:Yamaha V-Star Custom
848:Royal Enfield Bullet
817:Suzuki Bandit GSF400
2858:Suzuki V-Strom 1050
2844:DL1000 V-Strom 1000
2708:Boulevard C109R (T)
1079:on 11 November 2014
953:"2012 Suzuki GS500"
856:Suzuki LS650 Savage
825:Kawasaki Ninja 500R
776:Comparative reviews
753:catalytic converter
663:California-specific
369:
21:
3139:Suzuki motorcycles
2775:Suzuki V-Strom 250
2688:VL1500 Intruder LC
2451:GSX1300 R Hayabusa
2335:GSF1250 (S) Bandit
1892:"Bargain Blasters"
1840:on 17 January 2016
916:2002 Suzuki GS 500
755:as well as pulsed
717:and for export to
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