GS 500 E (reduced effect)

1981 Suzuki GS 500 E (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1981 Suzuki GS 500 E (reduced effect) pairs a 492 cc (30 cu in) air-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 7,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 54.9 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the GS 500 E (reduced effect) measures 225 kg (496 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.33 kg per horsepower). The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 148 km/h (92 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1981 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.