1999 Suzuki GS 500 E
          
      General motorcycle information
Engine and transmission
Displacement
        
                      29.72 cubic inches            (487.0 ccm)
                  
      Engine type
        
          Twin, 4 stroke        
      Power
      
                  45.0 horsepowers          (33.6 kiloWatts)
           at 9000 RPM              
    Torque
      
                              29.50 pound-foot/lbf-ft            (40.00 Nm / 4.08 kgf-m)
                     at 7400 RPM              
    Compression
      
                  9:1
              
    Bore x stroke
      
                  4.52 x 3.45 inches (74.0 x 56.6 mm)              
    Valves per cylinder
        
          2        
      Fuel system
      
                  -
              
    Cooling system
      
                  Air              
    Gearbox
      
                  6-speed              
    Transmission type, final drive
      
                  Chain              
    Starter
      
                  Electric              
    Fuel consumption
      
                  5.20 litres/100 km, 19.2 km/l or 45.2 mpg              
    Top speed
      
                  170.0 kmh (105.6 mph)               
    Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front suspension travel
        
          7.32 inches (120.0 mm)        
      Rear suspension travel
        
          7.02 inches (115.0 mm)        
      Front tyre
        
                      110/70-17                  
      Rear tyre
        
                      130/70-17                  
      Front brake
      
                                      Single disc                                            
    Front brakes diameter
        
          18.92 inches (310.0 mm)        
      Rear brake
      
                                       Single disc                                             
    Rear brakes diameter
        
          15.26 inches (250.0 mm)        
      Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
      
                  -
              
    Wet weight
        
          410.1 pounds (186.0 kg)        
      Seat height
      
                  48.2 inches (790 mm)              
    Wheelbase
      
                  86.0 inches (1410 mm)              
    Ground clearance
      
                  -
              
    Fuel capacity
      
                  4.49 gallons (17.0 litres)              
    Oil capacity
      
                  -
              
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