Borile B 500 CR Cafe Racer vs Suzuki GS 500 E (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Borile B 500 CR Cafe Racerstacks up against the Suzuki GS 500 E. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBorile B 500 CR Cafe RacerSuzuki GS 500 E
Model year20051995
Price
Engine487 cc487 cc
Horsepower46 hp
Torque39 Nm
Weight117 kg169 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity2.3 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires110/70-17 / 130/70-17

Borile B 500 CR Cafe Racer vs Suzuki GS 500 E — which should you buy?

Picking between the Borile B 500 CR Cafe Racer and the Suzuki GS 500 E usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Borile B 500 CR Cafe Racer brings its published horsepower in a 117 kg package, while the Suzuki GS 500 E counters with 46 hp at 169 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: