Suzuki GS 500 versus Kawasaki ER-5

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Suzuki

Suzuki GS 500

Naked
Kawasaki

Kawasaki ER-5

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2007
Built von 2005 bis 2006
RRP
RRP
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Competitors

Pros:
  • Handy
  • Low seat height
  • Suitable for everyday use
  • Value for money
  • Excellent spare parts situation
Pros:
Cons:
  • No electronic helpers
  • Susceptible to rust
  • Weak rear damping
Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.410 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
174 kg
Wheelbase: 1.430 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
179 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 487 ccm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 499 ccm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette

Performance

Maximum speed: 177 km/h
Performance: 45 HP
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Performance: 50 HP

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.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: In the year 2000: 4480€
  • Used from 200 to approx. 2,500€
  • Years built: 1988-2007
  • Availability: very good
  • Colours: initially

    red, black, blue, white, later also in purple and green