A more comfortable and spacious seat that makes it easier to carry a passenger in comfort will be welcome on the GS500 which as become well known as a great commuter or a reliable courier bike.

A centre stand makes life easy when it comes time to park up.

Motivation comes from a 487cc Parallel twin that is fed by BSR34 carburettors and a clean burn is ensured by the electronic ignition system.  Air cooling adds to the simplicity.

Better instrumentation also features on the new model. 

A 20 litre fuel tank should ensure long distances can be covered before it is time to fill the GS500.

Specifications
Engine - 487cc 4-stroke air cooled DOHC parallel twin
Bore x Stroke - 74x56.6mm
Compression ratio - 9.0:1
Carburation - Mikuni BSR34 x 2
Oil capacity - 3.2 litres
Ignition - Electronic
Starter - Electric
Lubrication - wet sump
Gearbox - 6-speed
Rake / Trail - 25° / 97mm
Front Suspension - Telescopic forks, adjustable preload
Rear Suspension - Single shock, preload adjustable
Brakes - Single disc up front with 4-piston caliper and a single disc with 3-piston caliper at the rear
Fuel Tank - 20 litres
Length x Width x Height - 2,080 x 820 x 1,080mm
Wheelbase - 1,405mm
Ground Clearance - 150mm
Seat Height - 790mm
Dry Weight - 173 kilograms
RRP - $7,090