Suzuki GS500
47 hp, 487 cc, 186 kg1988 - 2000
BMW S1000RR
203 hp, 999 cc, 197 kg2019 - 2020
MetricUS
EngineSuzuki GS500BMW S1000RR
Engine codeA10A10A
Displacement487 cc999 cc
Max power47 hp (@9 500 RPM)203 hp (@13 500 RPM)
Max torque41 Nm (@7 500 RPM)113 Nm (@7 000 RPM)
Redline11 000 RPM14 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 270 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-4
Compression8.00:113.30:1
Oil capacity3.20 litre4.50 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40SAE 5W-40 API SJ / JASO MA2
Spark plug typeNGK DPR8EA-9, DENSO X24EPR-U9NGK LMAR9FI-10G
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves416
Bore74.0 mm80.0 mm
Stroke56.6 mm49.7 mm
Weight to power3.96 kg/hp0.97 kg/hp
Power to weight252 hp/Ton1030 hp/Ton
Battery type12V 11AhAGM 12V 8Ah
GearboxSuzuki GS500BMW S1000RR
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetSlipper
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID. 520VM, 110 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.7141.652
Final drive2.4372.647
1. gear2.461 (78 km/h)2.647 (146 km/h)
2. gear1.777 (108 km/h)2.091 (185 km/h)
3. gear1.38 (139 km/h)1.727 (224 km/h)
4. gear1.125 (171 km/h)1.5 (258 km/h)
5. gear0.961 (200 km/h)1.36 (284 km/h)
6. gear0.851 (226 km/h)1.261 (307 km/h)
ChasisSuzuki GS500BMW S1000RR
Frame typeAluminum composite bridge frame
Front susp.Telescopic forkUSD, 120.00 mm travel
Rear susp.Link typeMonoshock, 117.00 mm travel
Dyno chart of 2000 Suzuki GS500