2004 GS500F

[Blueknyt]

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/GS500FK4/

guess this is what yall look for, no fuel injection still 34mm miku's still twin

[Blueknyt]

Based on the successful GS500, Suzuki proudly introduces the 2004 Suzuki GS500F. The new GS500F blends all the reliability and performance of the original machine with an aggressive new look and feel for 2004.

The most distinctive feature of the new GS500F is its fully enclosed fairing, which provides a more aggressive appearance and sportier character. The new fairing features a pair of vertically stacked headlights that bear a striking resemblance to those on the hugely popular GSX-R1000. On either side of the bike, the new fairing incorporates two sharply styled vents feeding fresh air to the engine. Handsome custom cutouts further enhance cooling efficiency, while still showing off the attractive engine cases. Remarkable new looks aside, the new fairing also offers the GS500F rider improved wind protection for improved overall effectiveness of the motorcycle.

The GS500F is powered by a venerable yet reliable four-stroke, 487cc parallel-twin engine. Fed by dual 34mm Mikuni carburetors, the air-cooled motor is lightweight and compact with an abundance of low-rpm torque for easy riding and versatile performance. An easy-shifting six-speed transmission provides plenty of performance.

Supporting the GS500F is a black painted rigid box-section frame with a single shock suspension. A single hydraulic disc with four-piston caliper provides reliable braking in front, while a dual-piston caliper-and-disc combo is mounted out back.

[Kerry]

Four-piston (front) caliper ... that's new, isn't it?

[Blueknyt]

yeah, i said the same thing, if the forks are the same, then that caliper should bolt right on the older stuff just got to find out how much they cost, what other bikes use that caliper ect ect

[Northen GS rider]

Yeah...
Both looks good, yellow and blue. I think the blue is looking better  

[Lars]

They added an oil-cooler ! Look in the "features"  tab.

"New air cooled- oil cooler for more consistent engine temperature and better durability"

The California model is equipped with a Catalyzer.

[rrbarna]

What was it for the previous generation? (01-02) US$?

[rrbarna]

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MSRP $4999

[rrbarna]

Wallpaper...

http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/2004/146_04_suzuki_g5/

[pattonme]

the link doesn't work and it's not listed on the site. I think the faring's a bit much. wish it were rounder but costs being a factor I can understand Suzi's position.

Damn it's time for a spec class in racing!! 4-pots would be SO! nice. See what this means is that I can likely retro the 4-pot onto any of my other bikes that all have the same narrow bolt spacing.

[pattonme]

er the text clearly says dual-pot. i hope sales fo thru the roof. wish it were cheaper though. it ought to be!

[pattonme]

never mind. i can't read. xposed front asnd rear. i think hagon makes a shock. isn't race quality but at $330 it's a DAMN better item. yup, they do

[500rider]

2004 looks awesome .  When I bought my 2000 GS, I originally was looking at a GS with a TCP faring.  The guy changed his mind and did not want to sell so I settled for a naked GS.  Don't get me wrong, I like my GS more and more but I like the look of a fully fared bike.  That's why I bought a Katana recently.  

I'm looking forward to more aftermarket stuff for the GS (hopefully retro-fitable).

[Rich500]

I dont like fairings one bit, but it is impressive what the Gs looks like with that fairing. I wish there was a way to mount up the light from the K4 onto my 02 model, and keep it lookin good. Did anyone notice if they went back to clip ons, or is it still a bar?

[Cire]

:guns: NINJA look out!! w00t

well this could mean a new wave of GS500 related accessorires and mods too ... depending on sell thru and what the aftermarket companies decide to do
hhrrmmm should i trade in my 2002 ....

[Joris]

Four pistons in front, HEY, THEY GOT THAT IDEA FROM ME!!!!!  :lol:  :lol: Hehehe, no seriously, it looks damn cool!! Why the hell did I buy that R6 anyway........ :lol:  :lol: That fearing looks soooooo GSXR alike. I wonder how the gauges look. I think this model will give the GS500 a new life.

[JohNLA]

Did anyone notice if they went back to clip ons, or is it still a bar?

Same old handle bar which looks silly with the fairing but it will make converting easier for us.

[V8Pinto]

Seems like the same ol' 38 horsepower to me........  The new braking seems cool but you're still going to pay $5K to go slower than an EX....

[Lars]

For the racers this must be good news. Now they can use that 4 piston caliper, the oil cooler and an aerodynamic faring.

[Rema1000]

Too bad about no bolt-on fuel injector; that would have made one heck of a mod for the older GS's.  I have to wonder about the oil cooler "to increase engine longevity": GS500 already has one of the longest engine life expectancies around (or at least that's my perception).

One question about the fairing:  I like how when I take a turn, my headlamp turns with the steering.  But it looks like with the GSX-like fairing, the headlight will be fixed in-line with the rest of the bike, and not on the line of the steering.  I have no experience with that kind of headlamp, but it seems like the headlight might be pointing off into the weeds a bit during low-speed turns... or maybe the difference would only be noticable at really low speeds (u-turns in the parking lot, etc.)?