The Suzuki GS 500 E motorcycle dimensions for 1979-2003 is wheelbase 55.3 in (1,405 mm) to 55.5 in (1,410 mm), and the seat height 30.9 in (785 mm) to 31.1 in (790 mm).
Suzuki GS 500 E 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.
Wheelbase
Seat height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 31.1 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 56.9 in (1,445 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
| Seat height | 31.1 in (790 mm) | 30.9 in (785 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
Suzuki GS 500 E dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | — | — | — | — | 30.9 in (785 mm) | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
| 1997 | — | — | — | — | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
| 1999 | — | — | — | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 55.5 in (1,410 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 31.1 in (790 mm) | — |
Suzuki GS 500 E dimensions FAQ
Is the Suzuki GS 500 E seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 31.1 in (790 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. 0.2 in above the category median.
Does the Suzuki GS 500 E have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.5 in (1,410 mm), giving the Suzuki GS 500 E a very short wheelbase for its category. 1.4 in below the category median.
Did the Suzuki GS 500 E dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in wheelbase: decreased from 55.5 in (1,410 mm) in 1995, 1999, 2001 to 55.3 in (1,405 mm) in 2003, a change of 0.2 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.