Suzuki GS500
47 hp, 487 cc, 410 lbs1988 - 2000
Suzuki GSX-R750
148 hp, 750 cc, 419 lbs2008 - 2010
EngineSuzuki GS500Suzuki GSX-R750
Displacement487 cc750 cc
Max power47 hp (@9 500 RPM)148 hp (@12 800 RPM)
Max torque30 lb ft (@7 500 RPM)63 lb ft (@11 200 RPM)
Redline11 000 RPM14 250 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC Inline-4
Compression8.00:112.50:1
Oil capacity3.03 quart2.08 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40SAE 10W-40
Spark plug typeNGK DPR8EA-9, DENSO X24EPR-U9NGK CR9EIA-9, DENSO IU27D
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves416
Bore74.0 mm70.0 mm
Stroke56.6 mm48.7 mm
Throttle bore42.0 mm
Weight to power8.72 lbs/hp2.83 lbs/hp
Power to weight286 hp/2500lbs883 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 11Ah12V 10Ah 10HR
GearboxSuzuki GS500Suzuki GSX-R750
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID. 520VM, 110 linksRK525ROZ5Y, 116 links
Gears count66
Primary ratio2.7141.761
Final drive2.4372.647
1. gear2.461 (48 mph)2.79 (81 mph)
2. gear1.777 (67 mph)2.05 (110 mph)
3. gear1.38 (86 mph)1.71 (132 mph)
4. gear1.125 (106 mph)1.5 (150 mph)
5. gear0.961 (124 mph)1.35 (167 mph)
6. gear0.851 (140 mph)1.2 (188 mph)
ChasisSuzuki GS500Suzuki GSX-R750
Frame typeAluminum frame
Front susp.Telescopic forkShowa 41mm USD, 4.72 in travel
Rear susp.Link typeMonoshock, 5.12 in travel
Dyno chart of 2000 Suzuki GS500