Spec Sheet
The information below is specific to the Suzuki - 500 GS 500 FK7, 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
Bike Description:
FK - Faired Model
K - Unfaired
Service
Chain Freeplay mm:
20mm
Coolant:
N/A
Cooling System (litres):
N/A
Engine Oil Classification API:
SF
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10W/40
Engine Oil quantity (litres):
3.2litres
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
2.9
Fork oil grade:
10w
Idle Speed (rpm):
1,000 - 1,200
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.8 - 0.9mm
Two Stroke Oil:
N/A
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
33 psi
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
33 psi
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Disc
Brake fluid:
Dot4
Front Disc Size:
320 mm
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
2
Rear Disc Size:
250 mm
Rear-Pistons-per-caliper:
2
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity:
20l
Reserve Fuel Capacity:
5l
Wheelbase:
1405 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Bulb-Headlight:
H4
Main Fuse:
30amp
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke DOHC Parallel Twin
Air Filtration:
Internal cone filter
Bore x Stroke:
74 x 56.6 mm
Carburation:
2 x flatslide
Compression Ratio:
9.0 to 1
Displacement:
487 cc
Firing Order:
1, 2
Lubrication System:
Oil, Wet sump
No. of Valves:
4 , 2 per cylinder
Red line RPM:
11,000
Transmission
Chain type:
520
Clutch Type:
Wet multi plate 7 x friction 6 x plain plates
Final Drive:
Chain
Sprocket front:
15
Sprocket rear:
39
Transmission:
Six speed constant mesh
Misc.
Colour Options:
Blue, Yellow, Black
Exhaust:
2 into 1
Frame:
Steel
Fuel Control:
Petcock
Motorcycle Style:
Sports
Place of Manufacture:
Japan
Swing Arm:
Steel Box Section
Power
Fuel Consumption:
45-55mpg
Max Power Output:
47bhp
Top Speed:
120mph
Suspension
Front:
Conventional 37mm forks
Rear:
Monoshock
Tyres
Front:
110/70-H17 Tubeless
Rear:
130/70-17 Tubeless
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