Suzuki GS500
47 hp, 487 cc, 186 kg1988 - 2000
BMW G650GS
47 hp, 652 cc, 193 kg2011 - 2016
MetricUS
EngineSuzuki GS500BMW G650GS
Displacement487 cc652 cc
Max power47 hp (@9 500 RPM)47 hp (@6 500 RPM)
Max torque41 Nm (@7 500 RPM)60 Nm (@5 000 RPM)
Redline11 000 RPM7 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 500 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Single
Compression8.00:111.50:1
Oil capacity3.20 litre2.30 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK DPR8EA-9, DENSO X24EPR-U9NGK DR8EB
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves44
Bore74.0 mm100.0 mm
Stroke56.6 mm83.0 mm
Weight to power3.96 kg/hp4.11 kg/hp
Power to weight252 hp/Ton243 hp/Ton
Battery type12V 11Ah12V 12Ah
GearboxSuzuki GS500BMW G650GS
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID. 520VM, 110 links520 O-ring
Gears count65
Primary ratio2.7141.946
Final drive2.4372.938
1. gear2.461 (78 km/h)2.75 (59 km/h)
2. gear1.777 (108 km/h)1.75 (93 km/h)
3. gear1.38 (139 km/h)1.313 (124 km/h)
4. gear1.125 (171 km/h)1.045 (155 km/h)
5. gear0.961 (200 km/h)0.875 (185 km/h)
6. gear0.851 (226 km/h)
ChasisSuzuki GS500BMW G650GS
Frame typeTubular sectional-steel bridge-type
Front susp.Telescopic forkTelescopic fork, 170.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Link type165.00 mm travel
Dyno chart of 2000 Suzuki GS500