| Attribute | Suzuki GS 500 F 2007 × | Suzuki GS500 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2009 |
| Make | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model | Suzuki GS 500 F | Suzuki GS500 |
| Category | Sport | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BSR34SS | Carburettor. Mikuni BSR34 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 487 | 487 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 56.6 | 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 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic, oil damped | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear suspension | Link type, 5-way adjustable preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-way adjustablee |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-M17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 130/70-M17 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,405 | 1,405 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 180 | 174 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,150 | 1,060 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,080 | 2,080 |
| Overall width (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Seat height (mm) | 790 | 790 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 120 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 20 |