GS 500 E

1996 Suzuki GS 500 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the naked motorcycle segment, the 1996 Suzuki GS 500 E features a 487 cc (29.7 cu in) twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42.5 HP (31 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 87 Nm (64.2 lb-ft) at 7,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 87.3 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.

On the scales, the GS 500 E measures 169 kg (373 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.98 kg per horsepower).

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.