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  | Full fairing for increased rider comfort and an aggressive sport look in an entry-level package. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Suzuki GS500F | 
    | Year | 2009 | 
    | Category | Sport | 
| Price as new | US$ 5499.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 3.6   Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 487.0 ccm (29.72 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | 
    | Compression | 9.0:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 74.0 x 56.6 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | Injection. Pulsed-secondary AIR-injection | 
    | Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | 
    | Ignition | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) | 
    | Lubrication system | Wet Sump | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 6-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front suspension | Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 
    | Rear suspension | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | 
    | Front tire | 110/70-M17 | 
    | Rear tire | 130/70-M17 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 199.0 kg (438.7 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall height | 1150 mm (45.3 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 2080 mm (81.9 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1405 mm (55.3 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Gray/Black, White/Blue | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
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