Suzuki GS500
47 hp, 487 cc, 410 lbs1988 - 2000
Kawasaki ER5
50 hp, 498 cc, 425 lbs1999 - 2005
EngineSuzuki GS500Kawasaki ER5
Displacement487 cc498 cc
Max power47 hp (@9 500 RPM)50 hp (@9 000 RPM)
Max torque30 lb ft (@7 500 RPM)18 lb ft (@7 200 RPM)
Redline11 000 RPM10 500 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementCarburetorCarburetor
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-2
Compression8.00:19.80:1
Oil capacity3.03 quart3.22 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W4010W40
Spark plug typeNGK DPR8EA-9, DENSO X24EPR-U9NGK DR9EA, DENSO X27ESR-U
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves48
Bore74.0 mm74.0 mm
Stroke56.6 mm58.0 mm
Weight to power8.72 lbs/hp8.51 lbs/hp
Power to weight286 hp/2500lbs293 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 11Ah12V 10Ah
GearboxSuzuki GS500Kawasaki ER5
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID. 520VM, 110 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.7142.652
Final drive2.4372.47
1. gear2.461 (48 mph)2.571 (45 mph)
2. gear1.777 (67 mph)1.722 (67 mph)
3. gear1.38 (86 mph)1.333 (86 mph)
4. gear1.125 (106 mph)1.125 (102 mph)
5. gear0.961 (124 mph)0.961 (120 mph)
6. gear0.851 (140 mph)0.851 (135 mph)
ChasisSuzuki GS500Kawasaki ER5
Frame typeSteel cradle frame
Front susp.Telescopic forkFork
Rear susp.Link typeDual shock
Dyno chart of 2000 Suzuki GS500