The Suzuki GS 500 E motorcycle specifications include a 492 cc (30.02 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 225 kg (496 lb).
Key specifications
The 1979 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki GS 500 E compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Suzuki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Suzuki database average.
About 19% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 44th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 12% heavier than the Suzuki database average. Around the 67th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 20% larger than the Suzuki database average. Around the 68th percentile across Suzuki models.
Suzuki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Suzuki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
492 cc — larger displacement than about 44% of Suzuki models.
225 kg — heavier than about 67% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 33%.
17 L — larger than about 68% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.75-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.95:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line four, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 492 cc (30.02 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 53.0 x 55.8 mm (2.1 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 3.75-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 225 kg (496 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 148.0 km/h (92.0 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Suzuki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Suzuki information before relying on them. Visit the official Suzuki website.