Suzuki GS500F

K!K @ · Nova Slayer Joined: 22 Dec 2004 Karma :

Does anybody know anyone who has a new GS500F and does anybody know if it is possible to get one restricted to 33bhp.

Any help would be great. Thumbs Up

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Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

https://www.fiinternational.com/Restrictors.asp

Have a look on there, thats where you will get your kit from.

Knisis · Nova Slayer Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Karma :

Ah the GS500F Cool

I was talking with a Suzuki salesman last week, as I want one in January after I pass my A2 test.

Yes, they can be restricted and if you buy from new, they will fit for free. PS the restrictor kit is supplied by Suzuki themselves.

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Was looking at getting this bike next year, however after actually sitting and viewing it at the NEC, I am gonna stay away, the fairing looks absolutely rediculous as it pokes out about 10 CM either side of the bike, so it looks like a real obvious add on to a bike. Smile

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Knisis · Nova Slayer Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Karma :

But that's the point. I've got a naked 125, top speed 60-65. The Suzuki will do 85mph (restricted), with me nice and warm behind the farring.

Josh · Traffic Copper Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

I don't like the view of the GS500F from sitting on it, from standing near it I think it is okay but you're better off (in my opinion) getting an older GS500 with an aftermarket fairing if you can find one, they are a lot sexier and faster, just don't kill it like I did to mine.
But as for knowing someone with one, nope sorry.
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allweatherbik... · Nova Slayer Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

I've had a naked GS500 for about 8 months now. Got it new and they restricted for no extra charge. Fastest I've done on the bike has been 90mph at 8000rpm.
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K!K @ · Nova Slayer Joined: 22 Dec 2004 Karma :

So is 90mph the top speed or were you not going for it.
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dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

My restricted ER-5 will crawl too the tonne on a good day

90mph is the norm (of course I have never done this officer)

iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Karma :

Well the GS500 is one bloody good bike to start on, as are all the 500s.

The GS500F is basically the same bike as GS500 but with clothes on so it can be restricted. And from experience of the naked GS it copes very well with it, mine had a top speed of 95MPH @ 33BHP and the faired version maybe a touch faster.

As the others have said though you may be better off getting one of the older GS500's with an aftermarket fairing as there is plenty about and they're cheaper than the GS500F. But do be aware that some of the older models do suffer somewhat with overheating in all that plastic, and can cause the engine to die prematurely, the GS500F however overcomes this with the addition of an oil cooler.

All in all they're blooming good bikes and I would recommend one to anyone who's a new rider.

My 500cc FAQ I compiled is here, You may find it some use to you. Smile

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dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

Must say I did take some notes from your 500 FAQ BEFORE buying one.

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allweatherbik... · Nova Slayer Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

K!K @ · Nova Slayer Joined: 22 Dec 2004 Karma :

OK thanks. but what if you leave them unrestricted or is 90 tops for either?
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mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

You know GPZ500 is the way to go.
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syris · Crazy Courier Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Karma :

A bit off topic, would anyone happen to know if a motad nexxus exhaust system for the GS500E would fit the new faired one?

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rizo-sri200 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 29 Apr 2004 Karma :

I was looking at getting a GS500F as they were pretty cheap, around £3349 when I was looking and that included the restricter kit too
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iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Karma :

rizo-sri200 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 29 Apr 2004 Karma :

Im pretty sure it was the faired version Confused

, if not thats still a lot of bike for £3,349.
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allweatherbik... · Nova Slayer Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Karma :

I bought my unfaired GS500 for £3200 in April this year. The restriction was included in that price. They were also doing the unfaired Bandit for £3950 at that time. Might be worth looking at a Bandit as with the new one coming out early next year you might be able to pick up a bargain on the old model.
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Ian

syris · Crazy Courier Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Karma :

Aye I seen the prices on the bandits in my dealership, just passed my test at last the other week. Think the bandits insurance is gonna be to high, because I was looking something fully faired which I think makes it a group higher?