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2014Suzuki GS500

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The 2014 Suzuki GS500 is an air-cooled middleweight twin best suited to novice and budget-conscious riders seeking reliable everyday performance. Known for its approachable handling, fuel efficiency, and proven 487cc engine, it delivers practical sport bike styling without intimidating power. Its carbureted simplicity and forgiving nature make it an ideal stepping stone into motorcycle ownership.

Capacity: 487.0 ccm
Engine: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 174.0 kg
Seat height: 790 mm
Power: 52.0 HP (38.2 kW) @ 9200 RPM

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What’s new for the 2014 Suzuki GS500

vs the 2013

Spec	2013	2014
Front suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped	Telescopic forks
Rear suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-way adjustablee	Monoshock absorber
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.

Other years 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering60%

City riding70%

Daily riding72%

Touring45%

Two-up45%

Track35%

Best for: Best suited as an everyday commuter and learner-friendly machine that can occasionally handle a spirited backroad ride.
Built for: Simple, air-cooled, carbureted, and mechanically uncomplicated, it rewards riders who value low maintenance and predictable, unintimidating behavior over outright performance.
Not ideal for: Not the right choice for riders seeking high-speed touring comfort, passenger-friendly long hauls, or any serious off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Your height

Inseam (optional)

Units

At 790mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2014 Suzuki GS500, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 487.0 ccm
Power: 52.0 HP (38.2 kW) @ 9200 RPM
Engine type: Parallel Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2989 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 74.0 x 56.6 mm
Compression: 9.0:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Ignition: CDI
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet MultiPlate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1405 mm
Overall length: 2080 mm
Overall width: 800 mm
Overall height: 1150 mm
Seat height: 790 mm
Dry weight: 174.0 kg
Wet weight: 193.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 20.00 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Reserve fuel capacity: 3.50 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Double-cradle frame
Front suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear suspension: Monoshock absorber

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakes: Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Grey

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	1993	1999	2005	2010	2014	2016
Capacity	487 cc	487 cc	487 cc	487 cc	487 cc	487 cc
Dry weight	169 kg	169 kg	173 kg	174 kg	174 kg	173 kg
Seat height	770 mm	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm
Fuel capacity	17 L	17 L	20 L	20 L	20 L	17 L