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Suzuki SUZ500R

Specifications for 26 model years

Year Category Engine (cc) Horsepower Dry Weight Seat Height
2000 Sportbike 515 46 N/A 33.4
2001 Sportbike 495 62 N/A 31.3
2002 Sportbike 485 65 N/A 31.8
2003 Sportbike 512 67 N/A 32.7
2004 Sportbike 489 64 N/A 29.5
2005 Sportbike 498 55 N/A 32.8
2006 Sportbike 515 52 N/A 31.1
2007 Sportbike 486 61 N/A 29.8
2008 Sportbike 515 47 N/A 31.2
2009 Sportbike 496 55 N/A 30.7
2010 Sportbike 496 41 N/A 32.3
2011 Sportbike 505 51 N/A 32.4
2012 Sportbike 499 57 N/A 34.3
2013 Sportbike 498 73 N/A 30.8
2014 Sportbike 488 52 N/A 33.6
2015 Sportbike 490 40 N/A 30.9
2016 Sportbike 510 58 N/A 29.7
2017 Sportbike 498 58 N/A 33.1
2018 Sportbike 487 44 N/A 34.1
2019 Sportbike 502 68 N/A 32.8
2020 Sportbike 510 40 N/A 29.7
2021 Sportbike 508 58 N/A 34.4
2022 Sportbike 496 43 N/A 34.3
2023 Sportbike 513 65 N/A 32.7
2024 Sportbike 485 65 N/A 34.4
2025 Sportbike 503 69 N/A 34.2
2006 Cafe Racer 505 65 N/A 31.0
2007 Cafe Racer 502 50 N/A 32.1
2008 Cafe Racer 514 69 N/A 32.9
2009 Cafe Racer 496 41 N/A 32.2
2010 Cafe Racer 511 54 N/A 32.3
2011 Cafe Racer 515 76 N/A 29.9
2012 Cafe Racer 510 66 N/A 29.9
2013 Cafe Racer 505 62 N/A 33.8
2014 Cafe Racer 487 65 N/A 34.4
2015 Cafe Racer 495 56 N/A 30.9
2016 Cafe Racer 511 79 N/A 29.7
2017 Cafe Racer 500 41 N/A 31.9
2018 Cafe Racer 485 74 N/A 32.6
2019 Cafe Racer 504 80 N/A 32.1
2020 Cafe Racer 507 56 N/A 31.4
2021 Cafe Racer 501 62 N/A 33.5
2022 Cafe Racer 493 70 N/A 31.7
2023 Cafe Racer 494 58 N/A 33.4
2024 Cafe Racer 505 49 N/A 32.4
2025 Cafe Racer 503 57 N/A 33.6

Essential Rider Upgrades

Motorcycle Cover

Oxford Motorcycle Cover

Waterproof protection from weather.

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Battery Tender

Battery Tender Junior

Smart charger for battery maintenance.

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Motorcycle Gloves

Leather Motorcycle Gloves

Safety and grip for long rides.

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