| GSF400 | GS500 | |
| Engine | four stroke, transverse four cylinder DOHC | four stroke, parallel twin cylinder |
| Capacity | 398cc | 487cc |
| Cooling system | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Max power | 59BHP @ 10750RPM | 45.5BHP @ 9300RPM |
| Max torque | 38Nm @ 10500RPM | 39.2 Nm @ 7600RPM |
| Top speed | 115mph/185kmh | 101mph/162kmh |
| Standing quarter mile | 12.9 sec/100mph | 15.3 sec/85.7mph |
| Braking 62-0 mph | 37.9m/124.3ft | 39m/128ft |
| Front brakes | single 310mm, 2 piston | single 310mm, 2 piston |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70-17 |
| Rear brakes | single 260mm, 2 piston | single 250mm, 2 piston |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-17 | 130/70-17 |
| Dimensions (L-W-H) mm/in | 2055/80.9-705/27.8/1060/41.7 | 2080/81.9-800/31.5-1060/41.7 |
| Weight (wet) | 184kg/406lbs | 182kg/401lbs |
| Wheelbase | 1430mm/56.3in | 1410mm/55.5in |
| Seat height | 762mm/30in | 790mm/31.1in |
Article written by Nige.
Last update: November 2024
Nige spends most of his time on motorbikes one way or another. He commutes daily on either a Yamaha FZ6 S2.
He’s planning a LEJoG charity ride on a Suzuki GS500 and is planning on putting a sidecar on it afterwards and he also owns two GSF400’s.
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