GS500K2 Great 1st Bike! (Suzuki GS500E)

Member Name: cbonneff

Product:	Suzuki GS500E
Date:	05/09/02 (6369 review reads)
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Advantages: Good Drive, Commuter Bike, Price

Disadvantages: 52bhp not enough for some people, Non Faired

I just bought this bike (new), and I have been riding it for about 4 weeks now. All I can say is: BIG DIFFERENCE. I use to drive a Gilera 125 (and I passed my full bike test last year to carry a passanger), but deciced to change because when carrying my wife, the scooter did not have any power (she is very light before you ask!). Also, the riding position is very different and it feels safer.

When I was choosing this bike (my other options were Kawasaki ER500 and Honda CB500), this one came on top. For the following reasons: Price (around £3200 OTR compared to £3400 and £3500 respectively), looks (this is sexiest, in my opinion), parts & service (Honda is the most expensive, followed by Kawasaki, then by Suzuki), weight (the lightest, the CB500 I found to be very top-heavy), and simplicity of design - less to go wrong! (aircooled!)

The GS500K2 (GS500E - the K2 refers to 2002) is a great 1st bike as it really forgives a lot, but at the same time you have great power at your fingertips (52bhp). Riding position is very comfortable (I'm 6ft 2, and I have both my feet firmly on the ground), it almost feels like a sports bike! The disk breaks are superb, it stops from 30mph to 0mph in almost no time. Fuel consumtion is very very low (around 60 mpg), so an ideal commuter bike. My commuting time is approx 40mins, and with this bike is a joy...

I truly recommend this bike to anyone!

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