GS 500 E

1999 Suzuki GS 500 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Suzuki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1999 Suzuki GS 500 E 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) 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 92.4 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 186 kg (410 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.13 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. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 327 km (203 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 170 km/h (106 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.