GS500 Happiness (Suzuki GS500E)

Member Name: prthomas

Product:	Suzuki GS500E
Date:	09/07/02 (6458 review reads)
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Advantages: Light Weight., Nimble Handling, Comfort

Disadvantages: Braking., Finish, Clip-Ons.

Been riding for over 45 years now. Bike before the GS500 was a Honda Deauville. Deauville was top heavy and very heavy.When dropped I couldn`t pick it up..embarrassing ! Happened once and promised myself never again. So I looked for something light and nippy with quick handling. Why not explore the modern equivalent of my youth...a decent parallel twin ? Hence the GS500 which is excellent, handles very well and is responsive and forgiving. Did a 400 miles on B roads two day round trip last week, the bum didn`t numb but the wrists did..have to sort that with some risers. Economy is good round about 60 mpg, cruising at legal limit. Fitted a small screen and a Motad Stainless Steel system...both make a difference. Brakes are fine, but after the twin front discs on the Deauville I have to think ahead a bit more ! Thought of the ER500 but wanted aircooled and bombproof, Bandit..too heavy and CB500 top heavy. As they say is this part of Ireland..Ì`m happy out`.

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