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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: gsJack on September 28, 2007, 08:47:11 PM

Title: 2008 GS500F
Post by: gsJack on September 28, 2007, 08:47:11 PM
Looks like there will be a 2008 GS500F somewhere in the world, no naked 08 GS500 shown yet.  From Global Suzuki:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/jcp8832/2008GS500F.jpg)


2007 GS500F:

(http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/logo/500/GS500FK7.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: Kasumi on September 29, 2007, 03:11:44 AM
Looks like they went BACK in time with the 08 version....

The paint job has an older look to it than the 07 bike and i would guess it remains unchanged. Suzuki just don't seem to realise that there is a market for 500 bikes like honda and kawasaki do.
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: simon79 on September 29, 2007, 03:29:01 AM
So it looks like the baby GS is gonna live one more year, at least. :cheers:
...But where's the naked?!?!?!?!? :mad:
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: ABSOLUTNATI on September 29, 2007, 12:38:16 PM
Thats a picture of the new GSX650F. It looks just like the GS500f.
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: gsJack on September 29, 2007, 01:20:58 PM
No, it's a GS500F, look at the engine cases and single front disc and fairing shape, etc.  Came from Global Suzuki in PDF form so I didn't get a real sharp print when I downloaded and resized it.  From here:

http://www.globalsuzuki.com/motorcycle/moto/street/gs500f/99999-A0118-181.pdf
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: CndnMax on September 29, 2007, 03:39:51 PM
Quote from: ABSOLUTNATI on September 29, 2007, 12:38:16 PM
Thats a picture of the new GSX650F. It looks just like the GS500f.
that is what i thought two but they are different
gsx650F
(http://www.suzukicycles.com/images/ProductImages/logo/500/GSX650FK8.jpg)

"new" gs500f
(http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2166/61570609ne1.jpg)
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: ABSOLUTNATI on September 29, 2007, 05:41:18 PM
huh... I'll be darn. They look almost identical at a glance.
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: asobi on September 29, 2007, 06:19:13 PM
Quote from: ABSOLUTNATI on September 29, 2007, 05:41:18 PM
huh... I'll be darn. They look almost identical at a glance.
Easiest way to tell for me is to look at the signal generator cover.  Very different curves.
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: frankieG on September 29, 2007, 06:56:46 PM
dual front rotors are a dead give away
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: galahs on September 29, 2007, 07:00:21 PM
I wonder how many parts from that 650RF will fit our GS500.
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on September 30, 2007, 02:10:50 AM
Quote from: galahs on September 29, 2007, 07:00:21 PM
I wonder how many parts from that 650RF will fit our GS500.
like the engine  :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: galahs on September 30, 2007, 08:09:35 AM
I was thinking front end. Dual disks would be cool!  :thumb:
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: RRR70 on October 03, 2007, 08:57:08 AM
It weight more that 750 Katana. 475lb VS 465lb.

Comon now!
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: SeqArtMark on October 03, 2007, 09:05:17 AM
That new paint scheme is awful.  Just...awful.
Title: Re: 2008 GS500F
Post by: ABSOLUTNATI on October 03, 2007, 11:04:51 AM
Agree. A bike like that should be way more attractive.