The Suzuki GS500 motorcycle dimensions for 2009-2014 is length 81.9 in (2,080 mm), width 31.5 in (800 mm), height 41.7 in (1,060 mm) to 45.3 in (1,150 mm), wheelbase 55.3 in (1,405 mm), seat height 31.1 in (790 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Suzuki GS500 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Suzuki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Suzuki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Suzuki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.1 in — a lower-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
67.5% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 26.6 in (675 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 17.9 sq ft (1.66 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.3%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Suzuki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 81.9 in (2,080 mm) | 81.9 in (2,080 mm) | About the same as median |
| Width | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 28.9 in (735 mm) | 2.6 in above median |
| Height | 43.5 in (1,105 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 1.2 in below median |
| Wheelbase | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) | 0.8 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) | About the same as median |
Suzuki GS500 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 81.9 in (2,080 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 41.7 in (1,060 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
| 2014 | 81.9 in (2,080 mm) | 31.5 in (800 mm) | 45.3 in (1,150 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Suzuki GS500 dimensions FAQ
Is the Suzuki GS500 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a lower-than-typical seat height. 0.8 in below the category median.
Does the Suzuki GS500 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.3 in (1,405 mm), giving the Suzuki GS500 a shorter-than-typical wheelbase. 1.4 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 67.5% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Suzuki GS500 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Is the Suzuki GS500 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 81.9 in (2,080 mm), making the Suzuki GS500 around the middle of its category for overall length. About the same as the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.9 sq ft (1.66 m²).
What do the Suzuki GS500 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 31.5 in (800 mm) and representative height is 43.5 in (1,105 mm). The width is among the widest comparable Suzuki models. The height is lower than most comparable Suzuki models.
Did the Suzuki GS500 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 41.7 in (1,060 mm) in 2009 to 45.3 in (1,150 mm) in 2014, a change of 3.5 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.