2006 Suzuki GS500?

[DrDarkMatter]

hi, looking for a bike for my wife, saw the bike above for sale. I looked at some reviews and videos and its a pretty bland/average bike by the sounds of things, but she doesnt need flashy or fast, she wants to commute.

anyone have any experience on these?

[ducatilover]

Superb machines. About as exciting as porridge. Reliable, do big kms. Only your typical crap like wear and tear items and side stand switches AFAIK.

I'd own one, but I am not a self harmer.

[DrDarkMatter]

Superb machines. About as exciting as porridge. Reliable, do big kms. Only your typical crap like wear and tear items and side stand switches AFAIK.

I'd own one, but I am not a self harmer.

thanks mate...

thats the jist of what I have been reading

[fridayflash]

yeah, pretty plain but very pleasant to ride...i was working in wgtn about 10 years ago and saw one quite cheap..bought it on the spur of the moment as a spare bike, taught a few people to ride on it etc low seat and an even torquey power..she could learn to love it mate

[F5 Dave]

An ex lass had one. She loved it. Cheap in usual suzuki way but more than sum of parts, I quite liked it ( I mean, it's no RZ350), but ya know.

[Oakie]

I'd be happy for Mrs Oakie to ride one. She's a workhorse ... not a show pony (the bike that is ... not Mrs Oakie).

[DrDarkMatter]

lol Oakie, lol

thanks everyone for the responses, its been very helpful guys :niceone:

[Katman]

When they came out in the mid 90's they became a popular couriers bikes. That's always a good testimonial.

[robinm]

I bought a 2002 model written off and repaired it. used it for a 55km daily commute for a while before flicking it on, I loved it.

[release_the_bees]

I loved my one. It was my first 'big' bike and a great upgrade over the gn250 that I had at the time. I found the power levels to be a great balance between usable, manageable and fun. You could easily tour, commute, or take it for a quick blast through the twisties. It was a really well balanced bike and it was super reliable.

If I had the cash, I would love another 500. My GS500 was a really fun and usable bike.

[DrDarkMatter]

I bought a 2002 model written off and repaired it. used it for a 55km daily commute for a while before flicking it on, I loved it.

thank you Robin

[DrDarkMatter]

I loved my one. It was my first 'big' bike and a great upgrade over the gn250 that I had at the time. I found the power levels to be a great balance between usable, manageable and fun. You could easily tour, commute, or take it for a quick blast through the twisties. It was a really well balanced bike and it was super reliable.

If I had the cash, I would love another 500. My GS500 was a really fun and usable bike.


very nice, this is what I was hoping for :)

thanks Bees

[DrDarkMatter]

An ex lass had one. She loved it. Cheap in usual suzuki way but more than sum of parts, I quite liked it ( I mean, it's no RZ350), but ya know.

thank you dave

[fridayflash]

additionally, the yanks had a stock gs500 racing class such was the popularity of the machine

[DrDarkMatter]

additionally, the yanks had a stock gs500 racing class such was the popularity of the machine


wow! didnt know that, thx mate