Ok I love my GS500f and let me tell you why
Loves!
~I can pull up next to a gsx-r and not feel out of place.
~Maintenance, change the oil every 3k miles, lube the chain ever other fill up (300-400 miles) and that is about it.
~Insurance, less than $400 for the year with State Farm
~Two decades of the GS500 so parts are every were and the bike has a track record of excellent quality
~More up right riding position, so you are not riding on your wrists.
~Plenty of power even riding 2 up
~It is totally possible to do wheelies, stoppies and burn-outs if you want to give Jason Briton a run for his money LOL
~light weight so I can fly around corners
~58-65 mpg
Things I mite change if I was an engineer for Suzuki (notice I did not say “dis-likes)
~I would love to see it fuel injected, the engine needs to be choked all the way when it is cold out
~Liquid cool the engine
~Make more modifications for the bike
It is a great bike and if you have any questions please let me know I would be happy to help
Aaron