GS 500 E

2000 Suzuki GS 500 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Suzuki's naked motorcycle platform, the 2000 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 47 HP (34.3 kW) at 9,200 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 96.5 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (7,400 rpm) and peak power (9,200 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the GS 500 E measures 169 kg (373 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.28 HP/kg (3.6 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. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, 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.