2009 Suzuki GS500F Picture Gallery

2009 Suzuki GS500F Picture Gallery

2009 Suzuki GS500F Picture Gallery

2009 Suzuki GS500F Picture Gallery

2009 Suzuki GS500F Picture Gallery

2009 Suzuki GS500F Picture Gallery

2009 Suzuki GS500F Picture Gallery

2009 Suzuki GS500F Picture Gallery

We managed to entertain ourselves on our tour up the Alps by pulling little wheelies out of all those corners, but only by dumping the clutch to raise those lazy revs again. The higher up we went the more asthmatic the Shiver felt which is only natural, but it only amplified our grievances with the engine. The engine feels much better in the Dorsoduro configuration than in the Shiver. Perhaps the distinctive exhaust system causes some of this. There is something good hiding within the cylinder walls but it’s not being transmitted to the rider in the current configuration.The engine pushes out a claimed 95 ponies and lots of torque, but it was difficult to feel it. In first gear we had to help raise the revs with the clutch in the tightest hairpin corners.

General information
Model:	Suzuki GS500F
Year:	2009
Category:	Sport
Rating:	71.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	487.00 ccm (29.72 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Twin
Stroke:	4
Compression:	9.0:1
Bore x stroke:	74.0 x 56.6 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches)
Fuel system:	Injection. Pulsed-secondary AIR-injection
Fuel control:	DOHC
Ignition:	Electronic ignition (Transistorized)
Starter:	Electric
Lubrication system:	Wet Sump
Cooling system:	Air
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type final drive:	Chain
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:	199.0 kg (438.7 pounds)
Seat height:	790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:	1,150 mm (45.3 inches)
Overall length:	2,080 mm (81.9 inches)
Overall width:	800 mm (31.5 inches)
Ground clearance:	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,405 mm (55.3 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Front suspension:	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension:	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front tyre dimensions:	110/70-M17
Rear tyre dimensions:	130/70-M17
Front brakes:	Single disc
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Speed and acceleration
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	20.00 litres (5.28 gallons)
Color options:	Gray/Black, White/Blue
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