Technical specifications
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Model: |
GS 500E |
Years: |
1999-01 |
Engine:
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Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder
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Capacity:
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487 cc / 29.7 cu in
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Bore x Stroke:
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74 x 56.6 mm
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Compression Ratio:
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9.0:1
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Cooling System:
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Air cooled
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Induction:
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2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors
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Starting:
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Electric
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Max Power:
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45.5 hp 33.2 kW @ 9200 rpm (at rear wheel: 30.7 kW / 41.2 hp @ 9300 rpm )
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Max Torque:
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39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 7600 rpm
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Transmission:
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6 Speed
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Final Drive:
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Chain
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Front Suspension:
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Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment
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Front Wheel Travel:
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120 mm / 4.7 in
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Rear Suspension:
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Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment
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Rear Wheel Travel:
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115 mm / 4.5 in
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Front Brakes:
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Single 310mm disc, 2 piston caliper
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Rear Brakes:
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Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper
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Front Tyre:
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110/70 H17
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Rear Tyre:
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130/70 H17
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Dry Weight:
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173 kg / 381 lbs
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Rake:
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25o
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Trail:
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97 mm / 3.8 in
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Dimensions:
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Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in Width: 800 mm / 31.5 in Height: 1060 mm / 41.7 in
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Wheelbase:
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1410 mm / 55.5 in
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Ground Clearance:
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120 mm / 4.7 in
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Seat Height:
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790 mm / 31.1 in
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Fuel Capacity:
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17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
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Consumption Average:
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4.9 L/100 km / 20.5 km/l / 48.2 US mpg / 57.9 Imp mpg
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Braking 60 km/h - 0:
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13.7 m / 44.9 ft
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Braking 100 km/h - 0:
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39.0 m / 128 ft
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Standing ¼ Mile:
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15.3 sec / 137.9 km/h / 85.7 mph
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Top Speed:
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161.9 km/h / 101 mph
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