The Suzuki GT 500 motorcycle specifications include a 492 cc (30.02 cu in) engine, power of 38 hp (27.7 kW) @ 6,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 195 kg (429.9 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Suzuki GT 500 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 42% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 19% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 44th percentile across Suzuki models.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 47th 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.
38 hp — more powerful than about 37% of Suzuki models with power data.
492 cc — larger displacement than about 44% of Suzuki models.
195 kg — heavier than about 47% of Suzuki models, or lighter than about 53%.
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 | 4.00-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.195 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 194.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 77.2 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.09:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Classic |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 492 cc (30.02 cu in) |
| Power | 38 hp (27.7 kW) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 64 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Port control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 195 kg (429.9 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 169.0 km/h (105.0 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.