Suzuki GS500
47 hp, 487 cc, 410 lbs1988 - 2000
Honda CB500F
46 hp, 471 cc, 419 lbs2013 - 2016
EngineSuzuki GS500Honda CB500F
Displacement487 cc471 cc
Max power47 hp (@9 500 RPM)46 hp (@8 500 RPM)
Max torque30 lb ft (@7 500 RPM)31 lb ft (@7 000 RPM)
Redline11 000 RPM8 700 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-2
Compression8.00:110.70:1
Oil capacity3.03 quart2.37 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W30
Spark plug typeNGK DPR8EA-9, DENSO X24EPR-U9NGK CPR8EA-9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves48
Bore74.0 mm67.0 mm
Stroke56.6 mm66.0 mm
Weight to power8.72 lbs/hp9.11 lbs/hp
Power to weight286 hp/2500lbs274 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 11AhFTZ10S, 12V 8.6Ah
GearboxSuzuki GS500Honda CB500F
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID. 520VM, 110 linksDID 520V0 112 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.7142.029
Final drive2.4372.733
1. gear2.461 (48 mph)3.285 (35 mph)
2. gear1.777 (67 mph)2.105 (55 mph)
3. gear1.38 (86 mph)1.6 (71 mph)
4. gear1.125 (106 mph)1.3 (88 mph)
5. gear0.961 (124 mph)1.15 (99 mph)
6. gear0.851 (140 mph)1.043 (110 mph)
ChasisSuzuki GS500Honda CB500F
Frame typeSteel tubular diamond
Front susp.Telescopic fork41mm fork, 4.80 in travel
Rear susp.Link typeMonoshock, 4.13 in travel
Dyno chart of 2000 Suzuki GS500