Suzuki GS 500 versus Triumph Tiger Sport 800

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Suzuki

Suzuki GS 500

Naked
Triumph

Triumph Tiger Sport 800

Crossover

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2005 bis 2007
Built von 2025 bis 2025~
RRP
RRP 11.895 €
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Pros:
  • Handy
  • Low seat height
  • Suitable for everyday use
  • Value for money
  • Excellent spare parts situation
Pros:
  • Great engine!
  • Superior QuickShifter
  • Willing to curve with tons of driving fun
  • Problem-free driving and therefore also suitable for beginners
  • Good standard equipment with lean angle stuff
  • Absolutely suitable for (long) tours, also for two
Cons:
  • No electronic helpers
  • Susceptible to rust
  • Weak rear damping
Cons:
  • Windshield partly with turbulence, a bit noisy.
  • In case of rain, dirt from behind.

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.410 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
174 kg
Wheelbase: 1.422 mm
Length :
2.073 mm Height : 1.386 mm
Seat :
835 mm
Weight :
214 (max: 437 ) kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 487 ccm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Motor design: Liquid-cooled in-line three-cylinder, 12 valves, DOHC 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 798 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 78 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: X-Ring-Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 177 km/h
Performance: 45 HP
Maximum speed: 219 km/h
Performance: 115 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 84 NM bei 8.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
396 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Steel Pipe Perimeter Frame (Steel)
Front suspension:
Showa 41mm upside-down cartridge fork with separate function, adjustable compression and rebound, (150mm travel )
Rear suspension:
Showa monoshock shock absorber with adjustable rebound and hydraulically adjustable preload (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Steel two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 R17
Rear tyres: 180/55 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double floating Ø 310 mm brake discs, radial four-piston calipers ( 310 mm) Rear brake
Fixed Ø 255 mm single disc, 2-piston floating caliper ( 255 mm)

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

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Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 12.345€ (incl. transfer)
  • Availability: since 04/2025
  • Colors: yellow, grey, blue, black