GS 500 E

1995 Suzuki GS 500 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's naked motorcycle platform, the 1995 Suzuki GS 500 E relies on a 487 cc (29.7 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 45 HP (32.8 kW) at 9,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 39 Nm (28.8 lb-ft) at 7,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 92.4 HP per liter and a 1,600 rpm working window between peak torque (7,600 rpm) and peak power (9,200 rpm), 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 169 kg (373 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.76 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.

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.