GS 500 E

1990 Suzuki GS 500 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's naked motorcycle platform, the 1990 Suzuki GS 500 E utilizes a 487 cc (29.7 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46 HP (33.6 kW) at 9,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 94.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the GS 500 E measures 187 kg (412 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.07 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 173 km/h (107 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Suzuki archive, this model family spans 15 indexed model years from 1979 to 2003, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.