| Attribute | Suzuki GS500F 2008 × | Suzuki SV 400 S 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2008 | 2002 |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Suzuki GS500F | Suzuki SV 400 S |
| Category | Sport | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BSR34SS | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 487 | 399 |
| Power (kw) | - | 38.7 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 41 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | - |
| Stroke (mm) | 56.6 | - |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital/Transistorized | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet Sump | - |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, oil damped | - |
| Rear suspension | Link type, 5-way adjustable preload | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 120/60-ZR17 55W |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 160/60-ZR17 69W |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,405 | 1,415 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 180 | 167 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.2317 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,150 | 1,130 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,080 | 2,040 |
| Overall width (mm) | 800 | 740 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 785 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 120 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 16 |