GS500E review (Suzuki GS500E)

Member Name: rmcgrehan

Product:	Suzuki GS500E
Date:	22/09/00 (7320 review reads)
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Advantages: Looks, Economy, Comfort

Disadvantages: Low pegs

I bought a Suzuki GS500 in April of this year, and have been in love ever since. As a commuter, this bike doesn't blow your mind with oodles of power or top end speed. What it does do though is leave you wondering how long you've actually been out on the thing. It has a more than ample saddle, and an upright riding position. This makes for a really comfortable ride, and when you couple that with the fuel consumption, or should I say lack of it, you really do forget how long you've been riding for. The powerplant is only putting out 51BHP at the back wheel, which may not sound a lot, but it is only meant to be a commuter. This is where the bike comes into it's own. It has a slender frame which makes slipping in and out of traffic a piece of cake. Also the spread of power is fairly useful, meaning you're never struggling to build up speed even when traffic hopping in 4th gear. Although designed as an around town bike, it can make back roads a joy. The pegs are quite low so when you're scratching on a back road, you're probably scraping as well. :)this is the only drawback I've found, but it doesn't stop you being able to have alot of fun on what is essentially a town bike. Saddle height is another good feature of the bike, I'm only 5'9" and I can easily reach the ground with both feet flat and my knees bent slightly, meaning that the bike is quite suitable for shorter riders. Handling is quite smnooth, although it could turn quicker. Top speed is about 110, so motorway riding isn't a problem. All in all, for a little over £3300, you get a great bike, that's fun both around town and on the back roads. I would recommend the GS500 to anyone looking for a budget bike, especially if they have not long past their test as it really is quite a forgiving bike.

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