GS 500 E

1997 Suzuki GS 500 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1997 Suzuki GS 500 E naked motorcycle, Suzuki features a 487 cc (29.7 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 45 HP (32.8 kW) while maximum torque reaches 40 Nm (29.5 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 92.4 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 171 kg (377 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.8 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.

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.