Are there actually 2011 plated GS500s being sold now?  I thought the dealers were still rolling out '09s as new bikes.

You'd have to say that for a lightweight midsize twin, the SV650 is probably the horse to back from Suzuki's point of view.

Quote from: Cosimo_Zaretti on April 12, 2011, 12:20:34 AM
Are there actually 2011 plated GS500s being sold now?  I thought the dealers were still rolling out '09s as new bikes.

You'd have to say that for a lightweight midsize twin, the SV650 is probably the horse to back from Suzuki's point of view.

In Australia we had 2010 GS500s. However, what is currently being passed as 2011 has the same colors as the 2010s. So so far, no Real 2011 models. BUT, it's really only around April they start becoming available in Aust any way. So us downunder folks will keep you updated if a real 2011 model emerges.

Michael

Quote from: madjak30 on April 11, 2011, 10:59:02 PM
'cause I don't see the line ups forming for the TU250 (ugly IMO) the price is too high

I like the styling of the TU250, reminds me of a 70's Japanese bike.  When it came out it was priced at $3,000, the same as a GZ250.  Now Suzuki has jacked the price $1,000 for some reason which I agree is too much for a 250.

-Jessie

Quote from: madjak30 on April 11, 2011, 10:59:02 PM
...maybe they should consider making an SV400S...

There already is an sv400s, I don't remember which country has it, but I've seen it.
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_sv_400_s_2005.php
http://www.suzukicycles.org/SV-series/SV400-SV400S.shtml

52hp and 370lbs sounds like a good upgrade from a GS.

Quote from: Elder_MMHS on April 11, 2011, 09:17:25 PM
In Canada and Japan (and possibly other markets), Kawasaki offers the Ninja 400R in place of the discontinued 500R.  It is based on the 650R chassis.  Whether or not it makes any sense considering it's only $1200CAD MSRP less, 1kg lighter and offers about 35 less hp compared to the 650R... we'll have to see.  I

This is my biggest pet peeve in the motorcycle industry. I know the kawa z750 sells really well, but I don't like the idea of taking a large bike, cutting the engine displacement and selling it as a whole new bike at the same weight, or in a lot of cases, including the z750, it's actually a good bit heavier than the z1000 because they replaced a lot of the nicer parts with cheaper ones. If you're gonna cut the displacement you've gotta find a way to cut the weight while you're at it. Not as big of a deal if you're looking at something like a sportbike that only weighs 350-380lbs, but bikes like the Z1000 already start around 450, and I think the 750cc version is close to 500!

The US need more options but unfortunately the crazy people who prefer race bikes as apposed to ridable machines win out when it comes to what we have available to purchase. No surprise that the  GS is on the chopping block. I hope they keep it around. The upgrades everyone talked about would make me purchase one for sure. My next bike MUST be FI!!!!

they are selling 2011 plated made in Brazil bike here in oz...

and there is bikes still made with carbs HD for one

now they have held back releasing a model of gs in country's before

Quote* 1989 GS500E introduced to North America
    * 1990 Clip-on handlebars replaced with standard bars.
    * 1994 Gunmetal colored rims and slightly different frame color for this model year.
    * 1996 Front brakes changed from small and large brake pistons to two equal sized brake pistons.
    * 2001 Tank, rear plastics, seat, and tail light redesigned. Carburetor changed from a two-circuit design (pilot jet and main jet) to a three-circuit design ( pilot jet, mid-main jet, main jet) to help with better carburetion throughout the rev range. Loss of "E" designation. Manufacturing resettled from Japan to Spain which also meant some loss in quality.
    * 2003 No GS500 model sold in the US.
    * 2004 GS500F introduced. A full fairing and oil cooler added.
    * 2009 No GS500 model sold in the EU.