Technical specifications
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| Model: |
GS 500E |
| Years: |
1989-94 |
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Engine:
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Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
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Capacity:
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487 cc / 29.7 cub 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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28.7 kW / 39 bhp @ 8500 rpm
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Max Torque:
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35.9 Nm / 3.66 kgf-m / 26.5 lb-ft @ 5900 rpm
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Frame:
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Twin spar
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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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Wheelbase:
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1400 mm / 55.1 in.
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Seat Height:
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759 mm / 29.9 in.
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Rake:
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25.5°
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Trail:
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94 mm / 3.8 in.
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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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119 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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114 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, Bridgestone Exedra G550
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Rear Tyre:
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130/70 H17, Bridgestone Exedra G550
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Dry-Weight:
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177 kg / 390 lbs
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Wet-Weight:
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189 kg / 417 lbs
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GVWR:
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383 kg / 845 lbs
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Load Capacity (full tank):
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194 kg / 428 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
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Average Consumption:
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4.5 L/100 km / 22 km/L / 52 US mpg / 63 Imp mpg
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Braking: 48 km/h / 30 mph - 0:
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7.6 m / 25 ft
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Braking: 97 km/h / 60 mph - 0:
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32 m / 105 ft
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Standing ¼ Mile:
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13.75 sec / 152 km/h / 94.3 mph
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Standing 0 - 97 km/h / 60 mph:
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4.9 sec
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Acc: 64 - 97 km/h / 40 - 60 mph:
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6.1 sec
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Acc: 97 - 129 km/h / 60 - 80 mph:
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7.7 sec
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Top Speed:
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174 km/h / 108 mph
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Review:
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Cycle World
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