Suzuki GS500
47 hp, 487 cc, 410 lbs1988 - 2000
Suzuki SV650
75 hp, 645 cc, 434 lbs2016
EngineSuzuki GS500Suzuki SV650
Displacement487 cc645 cc
Max power47 hp (@9 500 RPM)75 hp (@8 500 RPM)
Max torque30 lb ft (@7 500 RPM)47 lb ft (@8 100 RPM)
Redline11 000 RPM10 000 RPM
Idling speed1 200 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementCarburetorFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-2DOHC V-twin
Compression8.00:111.20:1
Oil capacity3.03 quart
Oil type10W40, Motul 300V 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK DPR8EA-9, DENSO X24EPR-U9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves48
Bore74.0 mm81.0 mm
Stroke56.6 mm62.6 mm
Throttle bore39.0 mm
Weight to power8.72 lbs/hp5.79 lbs/hp
Power to weight286 hp/2500lbs431 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 11AhYTX12-BS, 12V, 10Ah
GearboxSuzuki GS500Suzuki SV650
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain typeDID. 520VM, 110 linksDID525V8
Gears count60
Primary ratio2.714
Final drive2.437
1. gear2.461 (48 mph)
2. gear1.777 (67 mph)
3. gear1.38 (86 mph)
4. gear1.125 (106 mph)
5. gear0.961 (124 mph)
6. gear0.851 (140 mph)
ChasisSuzuki GS500Suzuki SV650
Frame typeTrellis steel frame
Front susp.Telescopic fork41mm fork, 4.92 in travel
Rear susp.Link typeLink-type suspension
Dyno chart of 2000 Suzuki GS500