Okay, let me tell you about my experience with the Suzuki GS 500F.
I got my hands on a used GS 500F a while back. It was a pretty good deal, I snagged it for around $4200, and it only had 3000 kilometers on it. I heard these bikes were reliable, and let me tell you, they are. I’ve ridden it quite a bit, and it’s held up like a champ, even with other people’s bikes that I know, that have a ton of kilometers on them, they’re still running strong.
Getting it up to Speed
Now, about the speed. I took it out on the highway a few times. I pushed it, and this thing can move! It easily got up to 115 mph. I read online that the speedometer can be off by a bit, but it felt pretty darn fast. I have heard of people hitting 120 mph downhill, but I haven’t tried that myself, sounds wild, though.
- Hit 115 mph on the highway.
- Speedometer might be off by 7-10%.
- Heard stories of 120 mph downhill.
Quick Acceleration
This bike is not just about top speed, it’s quick off the line too. I didn’t do any official tests, but going from 0 to 60 mph, it felt really fast. I saw some specs online about 0 to 400m, and it sounds about right based on my rides. I have to say, it has some serious pickup in its higher gear.
Overall Thoughts
I have to say, I’m really happy with this bike. It’s been a blast to ride, it’s proven to be super reliable, and it’s definitely got the speed when you need it. If you’re looking for a solid, fun bike, the GS 500F is worth checking out. It’s been a great experience for me, and I think it would be for anyone who gets one.