Spec Sheet
The information below is specific to the Suzuki - 500 GS 500 EL, showing anything for service information to the amount of fork oil or even the tyre pressures. If you would like to contribute any missing information, please use the edit link below.
Back.Bike Info
CC:
500
Chassis info:
EL GM51A-103616 > EM GM51A-109642 >
Service
Chain Freeplay mm:
20-30
Engine Oil Classification API:
SF
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W/40
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
2.9
Fork oil grade:
10 W
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.8 - 0.9
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
2.50 - 36
Tyre Pressure Back - Pillion Bar / psi:
2.80 - 41
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
2.25 - 33
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.03-0.08
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.03-0.08
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Disc
Front Disc Size:
310 mm
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
2
Rear Disc Size:
250 mm
Rear-Pistons-per-caliper:
2
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
169 kg
Wheelbase:
1405 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Spark Plugs:
NGK DPR8EA-9
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke DOHC Twin
Bore x Stroke:
74 x 56.6 mm
Compression Ratio:
9.0 to 1
Displacement:
487 cc
No. of Valves:
4 - 2 per cylinder
Transmission
Chain Number of Links:
112
Chain type:
520
Clutch Type:
Wet multi plate 7 x friction 6 x plain plates
Final Drive:
Chain
Gearchange Pattern:
1 N 2 3 4 5 6
Sprocket front:
15
Sprocket rear:
39
Transmission:
Six speed constant mesh
Misc.
Frame:
Beam type with detachable cradle tubes
Motorcycle Style:
ROADSTER
Place of Manufacture:
Japan
Power
Max Power Output:
52 bhp
Suspension
Rear:
Monoshock
Tyres
Front:
110/70-H17 Tubeless
Rear:
130/70-17 Tubeless
Add information to the model
All information presented on the website is given to the best of our knowledge at the given time. All information is intended to only as a guide. A major Japanese manufacturer's quote:
We reserve the right to vary our specification with or without notice, and as such time and in such manner as we think fit.