This was my second bike. Another Suzuki two stroke. Compared to the smaller Suzuki GT380
this bike had a noticable power advantage on its smaller sibling. The GT380 and GT 500 were fairly equal up to 40 - 50 mph. Fuel milage surprising was better on the bigger GT ( 45- 50 vs lower 40s on the GT380). This bike also came with a kick start but had a pointless ignition system. Disk brake in front and drum brake at the rear. Cheap and dependable. I remember this bike as being a bit unnerving when riding in wet road condition. Vibrated like a son of a gun above 90 mph. * Web photo*