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Majestix · 04-12-2004, 02:00 AM

I have been on dirt bikes etc..but recently I took the MSF class and am now looking for a weekend fun/commuter...I have a couple cages so it won't be all I own for transportation. I was just wondering about the GS500F and how well it does on the interstate (75+) ? I just don't want to be short on power if I get caught in a sticky situation at higher speeds. If not this bike what else would you reccomend? Looking to buy new preferably.

FastDan32 · 04-12-2004, 10:47 AM

i hate 2 say this in the middle of the suz site,
gs500 40- hp
kawasaki ex500 52 hp
if ur looking for highway speeds, and want a 500, kaw has a much better deal and hp.

pitbull76 · 04-12-2004, 11:59 AM

The GS500 should easily keep up at highway speeds, but it is light so it will be blown around a more than larger bikes. Still, it is a very good bike to start with. The EX500 (Ninja) that fast dan suggests is also a good one.

**Louis** · 04-12-2004, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastDan32

i hate 2 say this in the middle of the suz site,
gs500 40- hp
kawasaki ex500 52 hp
if ur looking for highway speeds, and want a 500, kaw has a much better deal and hp.

My source specifies these values:
GS500: 51 HP
EX500: 60 HP

The Kawasaki is slightly more powerful, provides about the same torque and is heavier by 7 pounds.

TINMANSGLOCK40 · 04-12-2004, 07:32 PM

fun commuter is a 750 gsxr!!! hehhehh

Gixxerdale · 04-12-2004, 09:52 PM

I think Louis is correct with the GS at 51HP. I finally saw one Saturday. The new one that is. Looks nice with full fairings. The only real negative are the bars. They look like they came off a mountain bike. They are tall skinny and black. Easy up grade to do though. Other than that a cool starter bike.

vstrombc · 04-14-2004, 12:51 PM

at 75+ you will need more than a 500 for meaningful acceleration. If you have sufficient experience & maturity you might want to consider the SV650S or V-Strom 650. both will have comfortable power for the highway. The SV is sportier while the V-Strom is more comfortable and easier to handle with the upright ergos.

**Uncle Bob** · 04-14-2004, 04:54 PM

Isn't 75+ illegal ?

vstrombc · 04-14-2004, 05:17 PM

c'mon uncle bob,

last time I was in montreal, the crazies went 75+ on the sidestreets!!!!
or , just try to 75 on the freeways around toronto !!

**Uncle Bob** · 04-14-2004, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vstrombc

c'mon uncle bob,

last time I was in montreal, the crazies went 75+ on the sidestreets!!!!
or , just try to 75 on the freeways around toronto !!

No, the safe drivers were doing 75 on side streets you don't want to know what the crazies were doing.LOL

gsxrjeffro · 04-15-2004, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majestix

I have been on dirt bikes etc..but recently I took the MSF class and am now looking for a weekend fun/commuter...I have a couple cages so it won't be all I own for transportation. I was just wondering about the GS500F and how well it does on the interstate (75+) ? I just don't want to be short on power if I get caught in a sticky situation at higher speeds. If not this bike what else would you reccomend? Looking to buy new preferably.

the gs will be truning about 6500 rpm at 75mph..

04-12-2004, 02:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Majestix Newbie Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Albuquerque/NM Posts: 1	Bike for highway use... I have been on dirt bikes etc..but recently I took the MSF class and am now looking for a weekend fun/commuter...I have a couple cages so it won't be all I own for transportation. I was just wondering about the GS500F and how well it does on the interstate (75+) ? I just don't want to be short on power if I get caught in a sticky situation at higher speeds. If not this bike what else would you reccomend? Looking to buy new preferably.

04-12-2004, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
FastDan32 Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 42	hate 2 say this i hate 2 say this in the middle of the suz site, gs500 40- hp kawasaki ex500 52 hp if ur looking for highway speeds, and want a 500, kaw has a much better deal and hp.

04-12-2004, 11:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
pitbull76 Found second gear by accident Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 330	The GS500 should easily keep up at highway speeds, but it is light so it will be blown around a more than larger bikes. Still, it is a very good bike to start with. The EX500 (Ninja) that fast dan suggests is also a good one. __________________ 1994 Kawasaki ZX-6E

04-12-2004, 07:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
TINMANSGLOCK40 Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2004 Location: G TOWN Posts: 43	fun commuter is a 750 gsxr!!! hehhehh __________________

04-12-2004, 09:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	I think Louis is correct with the GS at 51HP. I finally saw one Saturday. The new one that is. Looks nice with full fairings. The only real negative are the bars. They look like they came off a mountain bike. They are tall skinny and black. Easy up grade to do though. Other than that a cool starter bike. __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

04-14-2004, 12:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
vstrombc Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2003 Location: vancouver, bc Canada Posts: 67	at 75+ you will need more than a 500 for meaningful acceleration. If you have sufficient experience & maturity you might want to consider the SV650S or V-Strom 650. both will have comfortable power for the highway. The SV is sportier while the V-Strom is more comfortable and easier to handle with the upright ergos.

04-14-2004, 04:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Isn't 75+ illegal ? __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

04-14-2004, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
vstrombc Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2003 Location: vancouver, bc Canada Posts: 67	c'mon uncle bob, last time I was in montreal, the crazies went 75+ on the sidestreets!!!! or , just try to 75 on the freeways around toronto !!

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