GS500 years of manufacture ?

[The Buddha]

I've seen 09 as the last year for a GS - and it was made in Spain.
I know these were sold well past 2012 - But has anyone bought one new in that time frame and was it titled as an 09 or a later year ?
And per wiki - GS500's are still made in Columbia - does anyone know if that's accurate -
And Spain went into 2013 ?

Assembly   Japan 1988-2003
Gijón, Spain 2004-2013[3][4]
Pereira, Colombia 2014—[5]


Cool.
Buddha.

[SK Racing]

"In 2007, Suzuki dropped the GS500 from its lineup in the UK and Spain, but it continued to be sold in some other countries.

As of 2016, Suzuki Motor Corporation is producing the GS500 at its Latin
American manufacturing subsidiary Suzuki Motor de Colombia S.A. for sale in
Colombia and for export to Chile (where it is marketed as a retro model) as well as to Ecuador."

Source: https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_gs500e_07.html

2014 GS500


2016 GS500



YouTube video of 2019 GS500: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPqYBDU8ZGk

And the 2021 GS500: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h036uHzsSw

[SK Racing]

It's interesting to note that the newer than F-models don't have oil coolers. It was probably only needed on the fairing models.

[The Buddha]

That's great info to have, now when we go to mexico along with a nice air cooled VW beetle we can snatch up a new GS500 as well LOL.
BTW those are 01/02 spec bikes with a monster padded seat (or is that someone's handiwork)
Any idea about the US spec bikes from spain.

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Buddha.

[peteGS]

The online parts fiche of the dealer I use lists models up to 2011 for Australia if that helps at all.

[user11235813]

The GS500 must be one of the best LAMS bikes ever manufactured. I'm amazed how well they run when they are looked after. Starts instantly from cold without choke and they have more power than any learner rider would need. I'll be upgrading to a Street Twin by the end of the year but I still enjoy the GS every time I'm on her.

[SK Racing]

Excellent choice. Wish I had the finances to do that! 

[user11235813]

I'm looking at a low milage Street Twin for about 10 grand AUD, and hopefully get 3.5k for the GS, so not too bad. I'm still saving up for her should have it done by the end of the year, so I'm not unhappy to keep riding the GS around. It's the 80nm of torque at 3800k that has tipped the scales. I really enjoy the low down torque on the gf's S40 when I have a go on it, so now that I'm living in a more cruisey part of the state rather than riding in traffic, I think it's about time for an upgrade.

I had a test ride yesterday on a Harley super low 883, it really looked the part, clean lines uncluttered, but it was a bit loud and lumpy, plus I'm not that fond of the cruiser position for very long. This is the one i've got my eye on https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/triumph-street-twin-2018/sse-ad-6532548/ the 2019 model has a bit more power but the same torque.

I thought about this guzzi as well https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/moto-guzzi-v7-stone-2013/sse-ad-6682110/ She does pull the heart strings, as it were.

[The Buddha]

The online parts fiche of the dealer I use lists models up to 2011 for Australia if that helps at all.

Oooo cool, is it a spain bike or columbia ? You know ? Wikipaedia said it was made to 13 in spain.
I think we need to round of one of those container ships carrying chinese chit, kick off all the virus laden crap in the ocean and drive it to columbia and load up the thing with brand new GS'es and drive em on here. Its closer to columbia from CA than it is from spain to Charleston SC.

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Srinath.

[SK Racing]

I had a test ride yesterday on a Harley super low 883, it really looked the part, clean lines uncluttered, but it was a bit loud and lumpy, plus I'm not that fond of the cruiser position for very long. This is the one i've got my eye on https://www.bikesales.com.au/bikes/details/triumph-street-twin-2018/sse-ad-6532548/ the 2019 model has a bit more power but the same torque.

Triumph is the way to go. That looks like a good specimen, too. Low k's and good price.

[peteGS]

The online parts fiche of the dealer I use lists models up to 2011 for Australia if that helps at all.

Oooo cool, is it a spain bike or columbia ? You know ? Wikipaedia said it was made to 13 in spain.
I think we need to round of one of those container ships carrying chinese chit, kick off all the virus laden crap in the ocean and drive it to columbia and load up the thing with brand new GS'es and drive em on here. Its closer to columbia from CA than it is from spain to Charleston SC.

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Srinath.

Not sure if they were Japanese made or elsewhere, they just list the parts fiche up to that model year. My assumption would be that they're not from Spain or Columbia because I'm pretty sure we don't source any bikes from those countries, although I could of course be wrong. I suspect it would be more likely that they were the final Japanese models trickling and possibly hanging around with slow sales as there were more popular bikes at the time.

[The Buddha]

Oh 04 and later was only spain in the US. That part is certain. I dunno if the post 09 in australia was Columbian.
US had these 09 spanish bikes kicking rounf well past 13 in fact LOL.
Cool.
Buddha.

[herennow]

Nice to see that new one. The video is amazing, everything is identical!!!!

New carbs anyone? I might get a new rear fender / plastic under seat  unit that some idiot fendersdomised back before I got mine... 

My Canadian 2003 is from Spain.

But I've now also got a speed(y) triple. Learning the hard lesson that 20 years in a museum can mean almost as much work as a daily rider for 20 years.

[herennow]

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[Bluesmudge]

I'm really hoping that because these bikes are still being made in Columbia that the global Suzuki supply chain will have access to "fresh" OEM parts for a long time.
I was worried that as we reached 10+ years from the last date of sale in the USA that parts would start to fall off the fiche.

Here is an idea for an adventure: Travel to Columbia and buy a GS500, ride it all the way back to the USA and transfer all the parts into a freshly powder coated and titled US frame for a legal brand new bike.

[SK Racing]

Here is an idea for an adventure: Travel to Columbia and buy a GS500, ride it all the way back to the USA and transfer all the parts into a freshly powder coated and titled US frame for a legal brand new bike.

That's a cool idea. 

[zak1n]

OMG! That plastic shroud looks so good 

[The Buddha]

I'm really hoping that because these bikes are still being made in Columbia that the global Suzuki supply chain will have access to "fresh" OEM parts for a long time.
I was worried that as we reached 10+ years from the last date of sale in the USA that parts would start to fall off the fiche.

Here is an idea for an adventure: Travel to Columbia and buy a GS500, ride it all the way back to the USA and transfer all the parts into a freshly powder coated and titled US frame for a legal brand new bike.

You never heard of the Darien Gap have you ? Look up. Its only like 200 or less miles but - well google it.

Buying a ship full of these for parts would be an idea, except the only parts of a GS that are absolutely neccesary and in short supply are engine, tank and maybe maybe carbs. No one will pay any real $$$ for any of the rest.

That shroud reminds me too much of the Gheydius.

Cool.
Buddha.

[Bluesmudge]

You can charter a ship around the Darien gap. Just part of the adventure. This wouldn't be a money making venture...or even break even. Just an excuse for a big trip and a fun way to get a "new" GS500.

The Rokon 2 wheel drive motorcycles have been driven through the Darien gap on a couple of occasions.

[The Buddha]

No we should pester suzuki to undo the retarded a$$ thing they did - cos they didn't do it with the other cheap bike - the savage.
Really if they lose the mantle to honda (already they are 1/2 way down tis rabbit hole) and Kawi and yamaha - they're essentially gonna die.
Cos we've all caught on to how crappy their sport bikes are.
We endlessly shame and pester them. Throw a BLM (Bike lives matter) at them if needed.

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Buddha.