Suzuki GS Service Specs

The Suzuki GS Series of motorcycles was established in 1976 by the Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan. The GS motorcycles at the time were notable for having been the company's premier bikes equipped with four-stroke internal combustion engines. As of 2010 the Suzuki GS Series is still being produced.

  1. Engine

    • The 2010 Suzuki GS 500 F has a straight-four internal combustion engine that has two cylinders, both of which consist of four valves. The displacement of the two cylinders is 487 cc. The Suzuki GS 500 F has an air-cooled engine. The bore times stroke is 2.91 inches times 2.23 inches. The ratio of compression is 9:1. The vehicle has a six-speed manual compression. The maximum performance rate is 33.99 horsepower for 8,500 rpm. The maximum torque is 25.08 foot-pounds for 4,600 rpm. The engine has a DOHC (double overhead camshaft) layout.

    Brakes and Suspension

    • The 2010 Suzuki GS 500 F has disc brakes in the front and the back. The front brakes are single disc brakes with diameters of 12.2 inches. The rear brakes' diameter is 9.84 inches. The front features telescopic cartridge suspension with mono shock swingarm suspension --- also called swing fork --- in the back. The rear suspension also has seven-way preload adjusters. The suspension travel for the front is 4.72 inches. The rear suspension travel is 4.53 inches.

    Dimensions

    • The Suzuki GS 500 F can accommodate up to two passengers safely at a time. The dry weight of the Suzuki GS 500 F, unlike curb weight, does not include fuel or equipment, and is 372.6 lb. The full height, width and length of the vehicle is 41.7 inches, 31.5 inches and 81.9 inches. The ride height is 4.72 inches, while the wheelbase is 55.3 inches. The height of the bike's seat is 31.1 inches.

    Other Features

    • Some other notable features of the Suzuki GS 500 F include vertical headlights --- equipped with both high and low beams, air-cooled oil coolers --- for more engine durability, tube-style handlebars and instrument clusters --- with warning lights, trip meters, tachometers and speedometers.