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				<td valign='top'>Model Type</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Sport</td>
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				<td valign='top'><strong class="total">&nbsp;$4,399.00</strong>
				
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;12</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Engine Type</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Parallel Twin</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;2</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;4-Stroke</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Air</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;DOHC</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;9.0:1</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Electric</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Regular</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Gas</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Manual</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Number Of Speeds</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;6</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Chain</td>
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				<td valign='top'>Front Tire (Full Spec)</td>
				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;110/70 R17M/C 54H</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;130/70 R17M/C 62H</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Hydraulic Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;Hydraulic Disc</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;55.3 / 1405</td>
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				<td valign='top'>&nbsp;5.3 / 20</td>
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		<h5>Great bike.</h5>
		<div class="date">By stacey  bryson(Owner),  Aug. 5, 2012</div>
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		  Bought this bike after 15 yr. hiatus on street bikes, new off showroom floor. The bike does a great job but I should have purchased a larger bike,( my fault, not gs500f). I am 6'2&quot;, 245 lbs. Ride my wife 2 up and took several trips over 300 miles! This bike exceeds expectations. 
		
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		<h5>Great Bike!</h5>
		<div class="date">By Larry C.(Owner),  Mar. 5, 2012</div>
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		I have owned my 2009 GS500F since March of 2011.  I have really enjoyed this bike.  I am a bigger guy 235 lbs and wasn't sure a ninja 250 would get me there.  I did some research and this bike caught my eye.  It will easily take me to 80mph +.  The other factor was by far the price.  When I bought i<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">t Suzuki had a promotion on the GS500F of $1000 off and 1.9% financing up to 60 months, so I drove off the lot for just under $4000.  Not bad for a brand new bike that gets 45+ mpg (depending on rider weight).<br />
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		<h5>Humble Beginnings - Great Times Ahead</h5>
		<div class="date">By Ray Uyemura(Owner),  Jan. 3, 2012</div>
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		I got my license in November 2010 and I bought my 2009 GS5F in December 2010.  I almost have 10K miles on it.  I ride it to and from work whenever the sun's out.  It looks sporty and easily keeps pace with anything on the freeway.  The only thing I'm not crazy about is that it doesn't have EFI, so y<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">ou'll have to spend a few minutes warming the engine (not a problem if you're comfortable adjusting the choke while you ride).  I had a leaky gasket issue, but the factory warranty covered it.  It handles great and the riding position is comfortable for my 45+ old bones.</span>
		
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		<h5>Great Bike!</h5>
		<div class="date">By Larry C.(Owner),  Mar. 5, 2012</div>
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		I have owned my 2009 GS500F since March of 2011.  I have really enjoyed this bike.  I am a bigger guy 235 lbs and wasn't sure a ninja 250 would get me there.  I did some research and this bike caught my eye.  It will easily take me to 80mph +.  The other factor was by far the price.  When I bought i<span class="simple_review_box" >...</span><span class="expand_review_box" style="display:none;">t Suzuki had a promotion on the GS500F of $1000 off and 1.9% financing up to 60 months, so I drove off the lot for just under $4000.  Not bad for a brand new bike that gets 45+ mpg (depending on rider weight).</span>
		
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2009 Suzuki GS 500F

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Identification
Model Type	Sport
BASE MSRP(US)	$4,399.00
Warranty	12
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Engine:
Engine Type	Parallel Twin
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling	Air
Valve Configuration	DOHC
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Starter	Electric
Fuel Requirements	Regular
Fuel Type	Gas
Transmission:
Transmission Type	Manual
Number Of Speeds	6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Chain
Wheels & Tires:
Front Tire (Full Spec)	110/70 R17M/C 54H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	130/70 R17M/C 62H
Brakes:
Front Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Hydraulic Disc
Technical Specifications:
Wheelbase (in/mm)	55.3 / 1405
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)	5.3 / 20
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By stacey bryson(Owner), Aug. 5, 2012
Bought this bike after 15 yr. hiatus on street bikes, new off showroom floor. The bike does a great job but I should have purchased a larger bike,( my fault, not gs500f). I am 6'2", 245 lbs. Ride my wife 2 up and took several trips over 300 miles! This bike exceeds expectations. Read Full Review
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By Larry C.(Owner), Mar. 5, 2012
I have owned my 2009 GS500F since March of 2011. I have really enjoyed this bike. I am a bigger guy 235 lbs and wasn't sure a ninja 250 would get me there. I did some research and this bike caught my eye. It will easily take me to 80mph +. The other factor was by far the price. When I bought i... Read Full Review
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By Ray Uyemura(Owner), Jan. 3, 2012
I got my license in November 2010 and I bought my 2009 GS5F in December 2010. I almost have 10K miles on it. I ride it to and from work whenever the sun's out. It looks sporty and easily keeps pace with anything on the freeway. The only thing I'm not crazy about is that it doesn't have EFI, so y... Read Full Review