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Suzuki GS500f

 Suzuki's entry level standard / sport bike.  Design has been around for 18 years or so, so it is very dependable.  It is a good starter bike and very easy on newbies.  Very forgiving chassis and engine with new rider errors like grabbing too much brake / throttle etc.

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Suzuki GS500f
MSRP $5,199.00
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Great MPG 50+
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Reliable
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Bodywork is dated
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styling is very dated but should be okay for new riders with confidence issues
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lostfocus

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January 14, 2009
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ProSCORE
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2 pros
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Pros

  • Great MPG 50+
  • Reliable

Cons

  • Bodywork is dated
  • styling is very dated but should be okay for new riders with confidence issues

Competitors

lostfocus prefers Suzuki SV650, Kawasaki Ninja 500 over Suzuki GS500f
lostfocus prefers Suzuki GS500f over Kawasaki Ninja 250R, Buel Blast!
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loki_1963

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December 17, 2008
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50
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2 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Great MPG 50+
  • Reliable

Cons

  • Bodywork is dated
  • styling is very dated but should be okay for new riders with confidence issues

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buckethead

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August 24, 2008
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ProSCORE
67
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2 pros
1 con
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Pros

  • Great MPG 50+
  • Reliable

Cons

  • Bodywork is dated

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