by - written on 08/03/10 (Very useful, 1703 readings)
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I bought a 2002 GS500E to see me through the winter while my V-Strom was wrapped up. If you look around and buy at the right time bargains are to be had, this cost me £808 last October on Ebay but needed an oil leak sorting (£65). I'm 6'1" so it felt a bit like a monkey bike at first but I soon got used to it, ... Read the complete review
by jonathan - written on 19/01/08
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i bought a gs500f last year. i have put around 700 miles on the bike, no problems! checked the bolts & nuts,changed the oil & filter. i'm 33 yrs old & been riding every kind of bike you can think of. i like the fill of the bike,great in town,& on interstate rds. i drive around 55 miles a day & i can zip in town & back out with out the loud noise of the bigger bikes. i have a 1600 for me & moma, but it stays on the stand most of the time know. i'd rather ride the 500 than the 1600. i get around 190 miles before reserv: & the 1600 gets around 130. see the differance. don't seem like alot, but when your in town or just want to run over a freinds house u will notice. (thanks J.B.)
by WES SNODGRASS - written on 12/12/07
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I HAVE A 2004 GS500F AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH. EVERY 2000 MILES THE BIKE NEEDS AN EXUAST VALVE ADJUSTMENT. I AM VERY GENTAL ON THE BIKE BUT IT JUST DOSENT SEEM TO RUN GOOD. PLEASE ADVISE ME ON WHICH CLIFF TO PUSH THIS BIKE OFF OF.
by - written on 05/07/06 (Useful, 5263 readings)
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Having been riding motorcycles for 30 years I have allways kept in a time warp and seemed to be riding Classics. I have a Suzuki GT 750 Water cooled and now decided to try a modern bike that would be a lot lighter to use so I stumbled upon the Suzuki GS500F. What a machine this little bike is I have a nice twisty road near me ... Read the complete review
by - written on 06/04/06 (Very useful, 5027 readings)
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GENERAL These bikes will take alot of abuse from novice DAS riders!. At a local training school where i help out they have one that has gone round the clock and still going well.Most of the ones i have see have been crashed or dropped at some time. PAINTWORK White rims can look tatty and are hard to keep clean... ... Read the complete review
by - written on 14/01/05
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best introduction to biking possible - Advantages: cheap, quick, sexy - Disadvantages: seems heavy, corrosion on down pipes
by - written on 28/11/04, updated on 29/11/04 (Useful, 4351 readings)
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After passing my bike test in Oct 2000 on a 125 Kawasaki, I progressed to an old Honda Superdream CB250 and then my husbands Yamaha Diversion and Virago , but this year I was determined to pick a bike of my own. I wanted a sporty, fun bike with lots of go in it and considered the Bandit, CBR500 and Kawasaki ER5. As we were passing our ... Read the complete review
by - written on 30/05/04, updated on 30/05/04 (Very useful, 41003 readings)
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I bought a brand new GS500 in early January 2004 (although it's actually the K2 model -not the "very new" one). It chose the blue one (I think the black doesn't look very nice). The blue colour is beautiful with the silver contrast of the frame and rear end. Incidentally I think the very new ones don't look quite as ... Read the complete review
by - written on 06/09/02, updated on 06/09/02 (Very useful, 7124 readings)
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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, ... Read the complete review
by - written on 09/07/02, updated on 09/07/02 (Useful, 6944 readings)
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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 ... Read the complete review
by - written on 23/04/02, updated on 23/04/02 (Useful, 5241 readings)
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Ive recently purchased a 1990 gs 500. Its my first "big" bike after a year on a 250, what a change! ive had the bike a little over a month, done 1500 miles! though i have had 2 weeks off work so... The bike's never missed a beat, starts first time, every time, is great for cutting through rush hour traffic, will keep up ... Read the complete review
by - written on 28/11/00, updated on 28/11/00 (2290 readings)
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I returned to motorbikes after a 20 year gap when a friend persuaded me to have a go on his VFR. Hooked again, I was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to pick up a second hand J registered 500E with just 4000 miles on the clock. This was two years ago and I have enjoyed every minute on the bike since. The ... Read the complete review
by - written on 18/07/00, updated on 18/07/00 (Useful, 5643 readings)
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The learners Bike Having recently passed my bike test, I pursuded my wife to let me purchase a machine, not being a freak when is comes to bike's I foolishly purchased a GS, to my complete astonishment, this bike has lasted me 5 years and has surpased two cars, wifes bad driving!!!!, I would recommend this fun learner bike. ... Read the complete review
