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GS 500 E

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43 /100 Commuter
Power
46 HP
Torque
40 Nm
Engine
487 ccm

1993 Suzuki GS 500 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1993 Suzuki GS 500 E relies on a 487 cc (29.7 cu in) twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 46 HP (33.6 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 40 Nm (29.5 lb-ft) at 7,400 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 and a 1,600 rpm working window between peak torque (7,400 rpm) and peak power (9,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

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.

Specific Output
94.5 HP/L
Power Band Window
7,400–9,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement 487.0 ccm (29.72 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, four-stroke
Engine Details Twin, four-stroke
Power 46.0 HP (33.6 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque 40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 7400 RPM
Compression 9.0:1
Bore x Stroke 74.0 x 56.6 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Transmission
Gearbox 6-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption 5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Single disc
Rear Brakes Single disc
Other
Starter Electric
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