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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | GS 500F | 
			
				| Years: | 2004 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 487 cc / 29.7 cu in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 56.6 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 35.1 kW / 45.5 hp @ 9200 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 40 Nm / 4.1 kgf-m / 29.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Steel, twin spar | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single 310mm disc, 4 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 110/70 H17 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 130/70 H17 | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 173 kg / 381 lbs | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 4.1 L/100 km / 24.5 km/l / 57.6 US mpg / 69.2 Imp mpg | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.8 sec | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 168.7 km/h / 105 mph |