Suzuki GS500
47 hp, 487 cc, 410 lbs1988 - 2000
Honda CBR300R
30 hp, 286 cc, 362 lbs2014 - 2016
EngineSuzuki GS500Honda CBR300R
Displacement487 cc286 cc
Max power47 hp (@9 500 RPM)30 hp (@8 500 RPM)
Max torque30 lb ft (@7 500 RPM)19 lb ft (@7 250 RPM)
Redline11 000 RPM10 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 400 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Single
Compression8.00:110.70:1
Oil capacity3.03 quart1.70 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK DPR8EA-9, DENSO X24EPR-U9NGK SIMR8A9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves44
Bore74.0 mm76.0 mm
Stroke56.6 mm63.0 mm
Throttle bore38.0 mm
Weight to power8.72 lbs/hp12.05 lbs/hp
Power to weight286 hp/2500lbs207 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 11Ah12V 6Ah
GearboxSuzuki GS500Honda CBR300R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID. 520VM, 110 linksDID 520VF 108LE
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.7142.808
Final drive2.4372.714
1. gear2.461 (48 mph)3.333 (30 mph)
2. gear1.777 (67 mph)2.117 (48 mph)
3. gear1.38 (86 mph)1.571 (65 mph)
4. gear1.125 (106 mph)1.304 (78 mph)
5. gear0.961 (124 mph)1.115 (91 mph)
6. gear0.851 (140 mph)0.962 (105 mph)
ChasisSuzuki GS500Honda CBR300R
Frame typeDiamond
Front susp.Telescopic fork37mm fork, 5.12 in travel
Rear susp.Link typeMonoshock, 4.21 in travel
Dyno chart of 2000 Suzuki GS500