The GS500E is a calm, simple and strong motorcycle with a medium cylinder capacity.
This motorcycle is very easy to drive; this fact permits to get experience in driving it gradually.
The engine is strong, with easy maintenance and pleasant feel, specially between 5000 and 8000 rpm.
Moreover, the chassis is modern and very effective.
If you take care of your motorcycle and you use it reasonably, it will have a long life.

• ENGINE
  • Type: Four stroke, air cooled, DOHC
  • Number of cylinders: 2
  • Valves by cilinder: 2
  • Bore x Stroke: 74.0 mm x 56.6 mm
  • Piston displacement: 487 cc
  • Distribution: Middle chain
  • Compression ratio: 9.0:1
  • Maximum power/rpm: 52 CV / 9200 rpm
  • Maximum couple/rpm: 4.2Kgm / 7800 rpm
  • Maximum engine speed: 10000 rpm
  • Carburetor: 2 x MIKUNI BST 33
  • Air cleaner: Polyester fiber element
  • Lubrication system: Wet sump
  • Engine oil: SAE 10W40 API SE or SF

• CHASSIS
  • Front suspension: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload adjustable
  • Rear suspension: Link type, oil damped, spring preload 7 way adjustable
  • Front fork stroke: 120 mm
  • Rear wheel travel: 115 mm
  • Caster: 64º 30'
  • Trail: 95 mm
  • Front brake: Floating disc 310 mm x 4.5 mm
  • Rear brake: Disc 250 mm x 6 mm
  • Front tire size: 110/70-17 54H
  • Rear tire size: 130/70-17 62H

• ELECTRICAL
  • Ignition type: CDI
  • Sparg plug: NGK DPR8EA-9 or NIPPONDENSO X24EPR-U9
  • Battery: 12v 11Ah, FB10L-B2
  • Headlight: 12v 60/55W

• TRANSMISSION
  • Clutch: Wet multi-plate type
  • Transmission: 6 speed constant mesh
  • Drive Chain: DAIDO D.I.D. 520 V6, 110 links

• CAPACITIES
  • Fuel tank: 17.0 L
  • Reserve: 3.5 L
  • Engine oil: 2900 mL (with filter change), 2600 mL (without filter cange)

• DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS
  • Overall length: 2075 mm
  • Overall width: 755 mm
  • Overall height: 1045 mm
  • Wheelbase: 1430 mm
  • Ground clearance: 155 mm
  • Seat height: 785 mm
  • Dry mass: 169 Kg

Usually, manufacturers are very optimistic about the features of their motorcycles, as they do not provide all the information that we are interested in. There is no problem.
Here, you have the real features of the GS500E, taken from a new concret model of motorcycle.
Although all the motorcycles of a specific model are identical, you must take into account that there can be some differences between specific motorcycles.
Usually, in new motorcycles there are variations of about 5% in power, speed, etc...
If the motorcycle is not new, the values will depend on the way you have taken care of it until now (running in, revisions, current conditions, etc...).
However, do not take this values literally.

Here there is the power graphic of the engine:

• ENGINE
  • Maximum power/rpm: 46 CV / 9000 rpm
  • Maximum power wheel/rpm: 41 CV / 9000 rpm
  • Maximum couple/rpm: 4 Kgm / 7100 rpm

• MASS
  • Real dry mass: 174 Kg
  • Full mass: 188 Kg
  • Division mass front/rear: 48'4% / 51'6%

• CONSUME
  • Maximum speed consume: 7'4 lts / 100 Km
  • Road consume (100-140 Km/h): 5'8 lts / 100 Km
  • Urban consume: 5'4 lts / 100 Km
  • Minimum consume: 4 lts / 100 Km

• CONTRIBUTIONS
  • Maximum speed: 175 Km/h (speedometer 185 Km/h) at 9500 rpm
  • Acceleration from 0 to 100 metres: 5'5 s
  • Acceleration from 0 to 200 metres: 8'5 s
  • Acceleration from 0 to 400 metres: 13'8 s
  • Acceleration from 0 to 1000 metres: 27'1 s

Here is a possible maintenance plan for your GS500E, this plan is an extension of the one that Suzuki proposes, and it does not pretend to be exhaustive, that is, not all the elements that maybe will have to be revised during the motorcycle live are present.

Most of the operations to be done are control ones, and the only maintenance is to check that everything is working properly. When you detect a problem, you must repair it. This is the most difficult part and a person with the appropiate knowledge and material must do it.

The plan is structured depending on the kilometres you have done:

Every 500 Km: The operations that the own user must do are easy, and are explained in the users manual. If you do not use your motorcycle a lot, you will have to do this control more often, specially you will have to control the tires and the battery. Performing these easy operations will save you from unpleasant surprises.

Every 6000/12000 Km: These operations are more complex because you need some knowledge about mechanics and, in some cases, special tools. The more difficult operations are marked with (*).

• EVERY 500 KM
  • Engine oil level.
  • Drive chain slack.
  • Drive chain length.
  • Tire inflation pressure.
  • Check tire conditions.
  • Check tread depth.
  • Check the wear of the disc brake pads.
  • Brake fluid level.
  • Check lights.
  • Battery solution level.
  • Battery vent tube control.
  • Drive chain oiling.
  • Check horn.

• EVERY 6000 KM
  • All the operations indicated in 500 Km.
  • Replace engine oil.
  • Replace oil filter.
  • Clean air cleaner element.
  • Clean and inspect spark plugs.
  • Adjust valve clearance. (*)
  • Synchronize carburetors. (*)
  • Check brake fluid.
  • Check battery charge.
  • Clean battery terminals.
  • Tighten screws. (*)
  • Check drive chain.
  • Check electrical system.
  • General lubrication (look below).
  • Engine idle speed adjustment.
  • Check oil pressure. (*)
  • Throttle cable adjustment.
  • Clutch cable adjustment.
  • Choke cable adjustment.
  • Check steering head tube play.
  • Check stands.
  • Check tyre bearing.
  • Check suspensions.
  • Check rims.
  • Clean crankcase ventilation tube.
  • Check engine compression. (*)

• EVERY 12000 KM
  • All the operations indicated in 6000 Km.
  • Replace air cleaner element.
  • Replace spark plugs.
  • Replace fork oil. (*)
  • Oil rear suspension. (*)
  • Check fuel filter. (*)
  • Clean carburetors. (*)
  • Replace brake fluid.
  • Check distribution chain. (*)
  • Replace fuel line (every 4 years).
  • Replace brake hose (every 4 years).

• GENERAL LUBRICATION
  • Front brake lever holder.
  • Rear brake pedal pivot.
  • Clutch lever holder.
  • Stands pivot.
  • Stands spring pivot.
  • Drive chain.
  • Clutch cable.
  • Throtte cable.
  • Choke cable.
  • Speedometer cable.
  • Tachometer cable.
  • Open seat cable.
  • Switch housing.

• REVUE MOTO TECHNIQUE

Suzuki GS500E (1989 à 1992) .Nº83. ISSN 0150 7214
E.T.A.I. 96, Rue de París. 92100 BOLOUGNE BILLANCOURT. France

Workroom guide for users with sufficient mechanical knowledge.
All the necessari information is included in it, but there are not many photographs and it does not explain how to make a lot of operations.
It is written in French but there is a Spanish version ( probably it is translated into other languages).
It has about 60 pages.

Index summary:

Introduction.
General characteristics and regulations.
Particular tecniques.
Common maintenance.
Repairs.
Practical advices.


• HAYNES SERVICE & REPAIR MANUAL

Suzuki GS500E Twin '89 to '97. Haynes 3238. ISBN 1-85960-238-X
Sparkford, Nnr Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7JJ, England

Guide for all kinds of users, full of photograps and it explains all the procedures step by step.
It is very complete. The best guide I have ever had.
It is written in English and I do not know if it is translated into other languages.
It has hard covers and about 225 pages.

Index summary:

Introduction.
Daily (pre-ride) checks.
Routine maintenance and servicing.
Engine, transmission and associated systems.
Chassis components (Frame and suspension, final drive, brakes, wheels, tyres and bodywork).
Electrical system.
Wiring diagrams.
Reference (Tools, techniques, test checks, storage, fault finding, equipment, etc...).


• CLYMER SUZUKI GS500 TWINS 1989-1996

Clymer Suzuki GS500 1989-1996 Service.repair.Maintenance. ISBN 0-89287-671-9
INTERTEC PUBLISHING. P.O.Box 12901, Overland park, Kansas 66282-2901,USA

Guide for all kinds of users (suitable for beginners), full of photograps and it explains all the procedures step by step.
It is very complete.
It is written in English and I do not know if it is translated into other languages.
It has about 427 pages.

Index summary:

General information.
Troubleshooting.
Lubrication,Maintenance and Tune-up.
Engine Top End.
Engine Lower End.
Clutch and external Shift Mechanism.
Transmission and Internal Shift mechanism.
Fuel, Emission Control and Exhaust Systems.
Electrical System.
Front Suspension and Steering.
Rear suspension.
Brakes.
Body and Frame.
Index.
Wiring diagrams.

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