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2008 Suzuki GS 500F

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2008 Suzuki GS 500F
Identification
Model Type Sport
BASE MSRP (US)  $5,199.00
Warranty  12 Months
Insurance

Insurance:
Engine:   
  Engine Type  Parallel Twin
  Cylinders  2
  Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
  Cooling  Air
  Valve Configuration  DOHC
  Bore (mm/in)  74 / 2.92
  Stroke (mm/in)  56.6 / 2.23
  Displacement (cc/ci)  487 / 29.7
  Compression Ratio  9.0:1
  Starter  Electric
  Fuel Requirements  Regular
  Ram Air Induction  No
  Fuel Type  Gas
  Carburetion Brand  Mikuni
  Fuel Injector  No
  Carburetor  Yes
  Number Of Carburetors  2
  Carburetor Size (mm)  34
  Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Transmission:   
  Transmission Type  Manual
  Number Of Speeds  6
  Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
  Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:   
  Wheels Composition  Aluminum
  Tube / Tubeless  Tubeless
  Chromed  No
  Front Tire Width  110
  Front Tire Aspect Ratio  70
  Front Wheel Diameter  17
  Rear Tire Width  130
  Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  70
  Rear Wheel Diameter  17
  Front Tire (Full Spec)  110/70 R17
  Rear Tire (Full Spec)  130/70 R17
Brakes:   
  Front Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
  Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  12.2 / 310
  Front Caliper Pistons  4
  Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
  Rear Caliper Pistons  2
Suspension:   
  Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
  Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
  Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
  Front Central Suspension Strut  No
  Steering Damper  No
  Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
  Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
  Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  Yes
  Number Rear Shock Absorbers  1
  Rear Suspension Material  Aluminum / Steel
Steering:   
  Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:   
  Length (in/mm)  81.9 / 2080
  Width (in/mm)  31.5 / 800
  Height (in/mm)  45.3 / 1150
  Wheelbase (in/mm)  55.3 / 1405
  Ground Clearance (in/mm)  4.7 / 120
  Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  396.8 / 180
  Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  5.3 / 20
  Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.23
Seats:   
  Seat Type  One-Piece
  Adjustable  No
  Seat Material  Vinyl
  Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
  Folding  No
  Seat Height (in/mm)  31.1 / 790
  Number Of Seats  2
  Backrest Logo Plate  No
  Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:   
  Frame  Steel
  Body Material  Plastic
  Hand Grip Material  Rubber
  Foot Peg Material  Rubber
  Foot Peg Location  Driver and Passenger
  Adjustable  No
  Chain Guard  Yes
  Fork Guards  No
  Saddle Bag Guard  No
  Belt Guard  No
  Hand Guards  No
  Brush Guard  No
  Heel Guards  No
  Light Guard  No
  Air Cleaner Cover  Yes
  Master Cylinder Cover  Yes
  Front Fender Material  Plastic
  Rear Fender Material  Plastic
  Top Crown  Standard
  Stand Type  Kick
  Lower Fairing  Standard
  Spoiler  Standard
  Handlebars  Standard
  Upper Fairing  Standard
  License Plate  Standard
Instrumentation:   
  Trip Odometer  Standard
  Speedometer  Standard
  Fuel Level Warning  Standard
Pricing:   
  Warranty (Condition)  Limited
  Zero Price Schema  0
Identification:   
  Generic Type (Primary)  Sport
  Manufacturer Country  Japan
  Introduction Year  2004
  Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
  MIC Model Segment  ON-HWY Sport Bike 0-500cc
Mounts:   
  Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:   
  Metallic  No
  Decal Kit  Standard
Convenience:   
  Handlebar Lock  Standard
Lights:   
  Headlight Mounts  Standard
  Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:   
  Folding  Yes
  Windshield Lowers  No
  Height Adjustable  No
  Tinted  Yes
  Height  Low
Insurance:
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