Motorcycles > Suzuki Motorcycles > 250 ccm to 650 ccm

Don't mock the GS500

Advantages: Great commuter - and OK for short people
Disadvantages: Some vibration and not trememdously fast if you doing a track day!

Well there I was - over 50 years old and deciding to get into biking. Having had a CB100N around 25 years before but never done my test and having a husband into bikes - it was "if you can't beat them join them". So got my theory and took my DAS. No ...

Odysseus4 10.04.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Suzuki GS500E

Owners review of the much loved Suzuki GS500e

Advantages: Reliable, cheap, does exactly what it says on the tin! and has masses of fun!
Disadvantages: uncomfortable long distance touring for taller people!

This bike has been my angel on wheels over the past 10-11 months! it really is as good as people say, and more!!! i have had numerous people say to me that they are bullet proof, will do in excess of 60-80k miles, and mine hasnt once let me down! consid ...

sentientphil 18.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Suzuki GS500E

I'm back

Advantages: Cheap (second hand) - few vices
Disadvantages: Unsophisticated

After a break of 17 years I am back on two wheels and chuffed to bits! At 41 and three quarters, the less generous amongst you may suggest I'm probably going through a mid life crisis, attempting one final gesture of defiance before succumbing to the i ...

dobieg 21.08.2003 · Read full review
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Review of Suzuki GS500E

Marred by rust

Advantages: Cheap. Econonical. Easy to maintain.
Disadvantages: Uncomfortable with distance. Rusts easy. Underpowered.

I owned a Suzuki GS500E for two years before trading it in for a Triumph Sprint 900. The GS500E handle fairly well once the suspension is set up for your weight but can feel a bit slack at it's rear end. I'd bought the GS500E just after passing my test ...

steve.toplis 23.02.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Suzuki GS500E

Big little bike

Advantages: Small and handy cheap
Disadvantages: Not very fast

~Features~ ------------- Hi. It's been great so far too help people and share information I am going to try another bike review now! I am sure you have noticed that motorcycling is on the way up due to the congestion charge on cars!? Living in London ...

essential1 04.06.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Suzuki GS500E