Suzuki
GS500F model history
2004—
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2004 Suzuki year code: K4
For the 2004 Suzuki introduced a model with fairing, GS500F, on
the side of the naked GS500E (presented 1989). You could mount
a full fairing to model even earlier, a full fairing kit was available
at least in Germany. This time the fairing came from Suzuki and
was already mounted on the bike. Technically the models are identical.
See the GS500E on a
separate page.
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 GS
500 F 2004
Overall Length: 2,075 mm (81.7 in)
Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Seat Height: 790 m (31.1 in)
Wheelbase: 1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Ground Clearance: 155 mm (6.1 in)
Dry Weight: 180 kg (396 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled 487 cc inline-2, DOHC, 4 valves. 47 hp (34.3 kW)/ 9,200 rpm, 40 Nm/ 7,400 rpm.
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 GS
500 F 2004
Overall Length: 2,075 mm (81.7 in)
Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Seat Height: 790 m (31.1 in)
Wheelbase: 1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Ground Clearance: 155 mm (6.1 in)
Dry Weight: 180 kg (396 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled 487 cc inline-2, DOHC, 4 valves. 47 hp (34.3 kW)/ 9,200 rpm, 40 Nm/ 7,400 rpm.
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 GS
500 F 2004
Overall Length: 2,075 mm (81.7 in)
Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Seat Height: 790 m (31.1 in)
Wheelbase: 1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Ground Clearance: 155 mm (6.1 in)
Dry Weight: 180 kg (396 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled 487 cc inline-2, DOHC, 4 valves. 47 hp
(34.3 kW)/ 9,200 rpm, 40 Nm/ 7,400 rpm.
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2006 Suzuki year code: K6
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 GS 500 F 2006
Overall Length: 2,075 mm (81.7 in)
Overall Width: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Seat Height: 790 m (31.1 in)
Wheelbase: 1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Ground Clearance: 155 mm (6.1 in)
Dry Weight: 180 kg (396 lbs)
Engine type: Air-cooled 487 cc inline-2, DOHC, 4 valves. 47 hp (34.3 kW)/ 9,200 rpm, 40 Nm/ 7,400 rpm.
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1998
Suzuki GS500E Specifications (USA)
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Overall
length:
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2
075 mm (81.7 in)
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Overall
width:
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745
mm (29.3 in)
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Overall
height:
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1
045 mm (41.1 in)
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| Seat
height: |
790
mm (31.1 in) |
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Wheelbase:
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1
410 mm (55.5 in)
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Ground
clearance:
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155
mm (6.1 in)
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Dry
mass (weight):
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169
kg (272 lbs)
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| Dry
mass (California): |
170
kg (374 lbs) |
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Engine
type:
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Air-cooled
inline-2, DOHC, 8 valves
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Bore:
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74.0
mm (2.913 in)
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Stroke:
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56.6
mm (2.228 in)
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Piston
displacement:
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487
cc
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Compression
ratio:
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9,0
:1
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Carburetor:
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MIKUNI
BST33SS slingshot x 2 *
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Air
cleaner type:
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Polyurethane
foam element
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Starter
system:
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Transistorized
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Lubrication
system:
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Wet
sump
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Clutch
type:
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Wet
multi-plate
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Transmission
type:
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6-speed
constant mesh
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Gearshift
pattern:
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1-down,
5-up
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Final
drive:
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DAIDO
D.I.D. 520 V6 chain
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Front
suspension:
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Telescopic,
coil spring, oil damped, adjustable spring preload
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Rear
suspension:
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Swinging
arm, Full Floater type, 7-way adjustable spring preload
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| Front
suspension stroke: |
120
mm (4.7 in) |
| Rear
wheel travel: |
115
mm (4.5 in) |
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Steering
angle (left to right):
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Caster:
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64º 30'
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Trail:
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95
mm (3.74 in)
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Turning
radius:
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Front
brake:
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Single
hydraulic disc, floating 310 mm disc
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Rear
brake:
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Single
hydraulic disc, 250 mm disc
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Front
tire size:
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110/70-17
54H, tubeless
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Rear
tire size:
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130/70-17
52H, tubeless
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Ignition
type:
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Transistorized
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Generator
type:
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Three-phase
A.C. generator
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Fuel
tank capacity:
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17
liter (4.5 US gal), 3,5 liter reserve
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Fuel
tank capacity (California):
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15
liter (4.0 US gal)
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Engine
oil capacity:
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2,9
liter (3.1 US qt.)
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Engine
oil capacity (without filter):
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2,6
liter (2.8 US qt.)
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| Battery: |
12V
11Ah, FB10L-B2 |
| Spark
plugs: |
NGK DPR8EA-9 or ND X24EPR-U9 |
| Headlight: |
12V
60/55W |
| Available
colors: |
Black,
Orange |
Note: *) Mikuni BSR34 carburator is used for some year models/countries.
The physical dimensions seem to vary some between countries and/or year
models.
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