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Suzuki GS 500F

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Suzuki GS 500F

2004–2014 · Sportbikes

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Kawasaki Ninja 500R

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Kawasaki Ninja 500R

2005–2010 · Sportbikes

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Key specifications

SpecificationSuzuki GS 500F2014Kawasaki Ninja 500R2010
Engine displacement487 cm³498 cm³
Power49 hp (36 kW)45 hp (33 kW)
Wet weight199 kg197 kg
Seat height790 mm838 mm
Fuel tank capacity20 L18.2 L

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Engine

SpecificationSuzuki GS 500F2014Kawasaki Ninja 500R2010
Engine displacement487 cm³498 cm³
Power49 hp (36 kW)45 hp (33 kW)
Engine typeParallel Twin, four-strokeParallel Twin, four-stroke
CoolingAirLiquid
Fuel systemCarburettorCarburettor

Transmission

SpecificationSuzuki GS 500F2014Kawasaki Ninja 500R2010
GearboxManual 6-speedManual 6-speed
Final driveChainChain

Dimensions and weight

SpecificationSuzuki GS 500F2014Kawasaki Ninja 500R2010
Wet weight199 kg197 kg
Seat height790 mm838 mm
Wheelbase1,405 mm1,435 mm
Ground clearance130 mm119 mm
Fuel tank capacity20 L18.2 L

Chassis and suspension

SpecificationSuzuki GS 500F2014Kawasaki Ninja 500R2010
FrameCompact twin-spar aluminum cradle frameHigh-tensile steel, perimeter design
Front suspensionTelescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped37mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.1 in.
Rear suspensionLink type, spring preload adjustableUNI-TRAK system with single shock / 3.9 in.

Brakes and wheels

SpecificationSuzuki GS 500F2014Kawasaki Ninja 500R2010
Front brakesDouble disc. Two-piston calipers.Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Single-piston caliper.Single disc
Front tyre120/70-ZR17110/70-17
Rear tyre180/55-ZR17130/70-17