The Suzuki GS 500 motorcycle specifications include a 487 cc (29.72 cu in) engine, power of 52 hp (38.0 kW) @ 9,200 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 169 kg (372.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 1993 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Suzuki GS 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 21% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 47th percentile across Suzuki models.
About 20% lower than the Suzuki database average. Around the 44th percentile across Suzuki models.
Very close to the Suzuki database average. Around the 37th 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.
52 hp — more powerful than about 47% of Suzuki models with power data.
487 cc — larger displacement than about 44% of Suzuki models.
770 mm — taller than about 37% of Suzuki models.
17 L — larger than about 68% of Suzuki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.308 hp/kg |
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| Power-to-weight | 307.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 106.8 hp/L |
Model information
| Category | Unspecified category |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 487 cc (29.72 cu in) |
| Power | 52 hp (38.0 kW) @ 9,200 rpm |
| Torque | 41.2 Nm (4.2 kgf-m or 30.4 ft.lbs) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 169 kg (372.6 lb) |
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| Seat height | 770 mm (30.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.50 L (0.92 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3077 hp/kg |
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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.