The Suzuki GS 500 motorcycle dimensions for 1993-2016 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 30.3 in (770 mm) to 31.1 in (790 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm) to 5.9 in (150 mm).
Suzuki GS 500 dimensions at a glance
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall height
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.1 in — mid-range by general motorcycle standards. 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
10%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
Suzuki GS 500 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | — | — | — | — | 30.3 in (770 mm) | — |
| 1998 | — | — | — | — | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
| 2002 | 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) | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| 2016 | 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 GS 500 dimensions FAQ
Is the Suzuki GS 500 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is mid-range by general motorcycle standards.
Does the Suzuki GS 500 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.3 in (1,405 mm), which is mid-range by general motorcycle standards. The wheelbase is about 67.5% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Suzuki GS 500 have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.5 in (140 mm), which is moderate by general motorcycle standards.
Is the Suzuki GS 500 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 81.9 in (2,080 mm), making the Suzuki GS 500 around a typical overall length for a motorcycle. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 17.9 sq ft (1.66 m²).
What do the Suzuki GS 500 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 31.5 in (800 mm) and representative height is 43.5 in (1,105 mm). There is not enough comparable category data to make a reliable relative-size claim from those figures alone.
Did the Suzuki GS 500 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 41.7 in (1,060 mm) in 2002 to 45.3 in (1,150 mm) in 2016, a change of 3.5 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.