Topic: Is this GS500 worth the effort?

[nashvegas]

Hey guys, a friend of mine who works, lives, and goes to school on totally oposite sides of Nashville is thinking about buying a bike.  Since he has never ridden before, I suggested a GS500 as a good starter bike.  He has found one he likes and I wanted to get your opinions on the bike.  Here is the specks and the discription the guy left for the bike.  What do you think?

Matthew in Nashville

YEAR   
1992

MILEAGE
6850

MODEL   
GS500E

PRICE
$1,500.00

DESCRIPTION
1992 SUZUKI GS500E, 500cc, Great Beginner bike, cheap on insurance, great on gas. Dark purple in color, approx. 6800 miles. Vance&Hines full exhaust, National cycle F-16 windscreen, suzuki tank bra, new EBC HH brake pads front/rear. Paint good condition, runs excellent.

[Buffo]

I had a Gs550e and loved it. It was quite low on power but easy to ride...dont know about the 500

[SteveD CB500F]

Do you have the modern CB500s over there.  The twin was recently discontinued and replaced by the CBF500 Four.

If I needed a high mileage winter/commuter I'd go for one of them.

It outscored the Suzi in all departments in most magazine tests.

And comes in at 68bhp - you can't call that low on power!

[Chris Liston]

Thats the perfect bike at a perfect price for a beginner.  He'll have tons of fun because he wont be fighting the bike.  I'd tell him to buy it. 

[ElCheapo]

I would have to agree. As a lighter bike it is easier to handle and will be more nimble. I love my 750 but find it just a little intimidating as far as weight goes. I'd say that is a good deal. And with the minimal miles it has just been warmed up.