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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | GS 500E | 
			
				| Years: | 1976 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 492 cc / 30.0 cu in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 53 x 55.8 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 4 x 22 mm Mikuni BS carburetors | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 35 kW / 47 hp @ 9250 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telehydraulic forks | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm fork with adjustable shock absorbers. | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2 x 275 mm discs | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 275 mm disc | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 3.75-18 | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 200 kg / 441 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |