BMW G 650 GS versus Suzuki GS 500
BMW G 650 GS
Suzuki GS 500
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
- light and manoeuvrable
- uncomplicated
- favorable consumption
- solid workmanship
- enough space for passenger
- Handy
- Low seat height
- Suitable for everyday use
- Value for money
- Excellent spare parts situation
- radiates little emotion
- No electronic helpers
- Susceptible to rust
- Weak rear damping
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 174 kg
Engine
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 487 ccm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Performance
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Performance: 45 HP Tank contents: 17 Litre
Chassis
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Brakes
Disk
For beginners? Well, yes....
So what remains? In our case, the question of whether a motorcycle can work for only EUR 900 must clearly be answered in the affirmative. And more: Little Suzi is really fun. Of course, she is especially noticeable when it is brakes, but she has no real flaws. If you want or have to ride a motorcycle cheaply, you would have a long time with this Suzi for the narrow thaler.
Two things about it: It worked in our case, because the buyer had been informed exactly what to look for. It should not be concealed that a portion of luck can't hurt: If a previous owner often turned the Suzi out cold or driven it over the runway at full throttle, this conclusion would probably not be so positive.
The second is the concept of an entry-level machine, which is often attached to machines such as the Suzuki GS 500E. Of course, you don't want to spend a lot of money and gain experience first. But whether you should do this with a motorcycle that lacks any electronic safety feature?
Everyone has to make up that with themselves.
