Suzuki produced two versions of the GS500E motorcycle: the short-lived 1979 to 1981 story and the 1989 GS500E that remained in Industry nailed down at least 2011. Both versions shared the alike wheelbase and practically Equal horsepower ratings. The 1989 GS500E featured infrequent changes during its Industry dart with the exception of a target makeover in 2001. The privation of changes prompted some criticism that the GS500E was outdated.
Early Version
The 1979 GS500E derived from the 1977 GS400, which grew in engine displacement to mature the GS425 and succeeding the GS450. The GS500E kept the modern architecture of the GS400. It stood on a 56.5-inch wheelbase and its overall length was 86.6 inches. It stood 33.5 inches from the sidewalk to the top of the handlebars, and weighed 440 lbs. without fluids. An air-cooled, 486 cc, in-line, four-cylinder, eight-valve engine delivered 46 horsepower. Suzuki discontinued the replica in 1981.
Contemporary Version
Suzuki launched a latest GS500E in 1989 as an un-faired roadster.By 1998, the GS500E forfeit an inch of wheelbase, To gauge 55.5 inches. It was 81.7 inches gangling and 41.1 inches gangling, with a seat heighth of 31.1 inches. The frame cleared the ground by 6.1 inches. The GS500E retained the identical engine displacement at 487 cc, on the other hand the cylinders were section from four to two, with two valves per cylinder. The changes gave the GS500E a boost to 52 horsepower. Suzuki added a mammoth front CD brake and lightweight hollow three-spoke wheels.
Specs
It kept many of the corresponding mechanical characteristics of the early models, on the contrary the bodywork featured streamlined styling that was crumb akin its older brother. It featured a exhausting frame on a 56.3-inch wheelbase. Suzuki besides added lower handlebars, however discontinued them in 2001. A faired narration, which if further wind Safeguard, was available in 1992. The ample departure between the 1998 GS500E and the 1979 pattern was its weight. The 1998 representation tipped the scales at dependable 374 lbs. without fluids. The two-cylinder engine featured a 2.913-inch Muzzle and 2.228-inch stroke. Its compression ratio was 9-to-1 and Look-alike Mikuni BST33SS slingshot carburetors delivered fuel from the 4-gallon container to the engine. A six-speed transmission transfered the engine's capability to the 17-inch wheels. The front suspension featured telescopic forks with coil springs and adjustable spring preload. The rear was a full-floater type with seven-way adjustable spring preload. Front fork flying was 4.7 inches and rear navigation was 4.5 inches. Both wheels had CD brakes.
Performance
The absence of meaningful upgrades in that 1989 has hampered the GS500E's performance, according to Motorcycle News. Its 2008 review was unflattering, and described the bike as failing to "inspire passion in riders due to drab handling, gutless performance, dreadful finish and its perpetual association with L plates." British motor authorities assign "L" plates to beginning motorcycle riders, indicating the bike is appropriate for novice riders. The bike earned kudos for its durable but underpowered engine and low price tag, but its frame's build quality didn't reach to the level of its competitor's bikes in the same price range.
