GS 500 E

2001 Suzuki GS 500 E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Suzuki for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2001 Suzuki GS 500 E pairs a 487 cc (29.7 cu in) twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 34 HP (24.8 kW) at 7,800 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 69.8 HP per liter and a 400 rpm working window between peak torque (7,400 rpm) and peak power (7,800 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 173 kg (381 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (5.09 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 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 160 km/h (99 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.