Model identification

[dearnhardt7]

Can someone please tell me what the "E" in my gs450e stands for? I cant seem to find out. Thank you.

[Nessism]

It doesn't really stand for anything other than it's a model designation - on the early GS's, the E was the sporty model. Suzuki's E model bikes tended to be trimmed to a higher level with things like mag wheels and dual front discs on the 550/750/1000. In the case of your 450, the E has mag wheels and a different tank/seat/tail. There might be other things that are different but these are some of the obvious differences.

[dearnhardt7]

Thank you for your fast response. I was curious because my 450e is so much faster then any other 450 i have ever ridden. My friend has an 01 honda shadow 750 and my 450e blows it away off the line and in top end...just thought that shouldnt be. So I was wondering if the e series were geared diffrent then others. I love my gs.

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Thank you for your fast response. I was curious because my 450e is so much faster then any other 450 i have ever ridden. My friend has an 01 honda shadow 750 and my 450e blows it away off the line and in top end...just thought that shouldnt be. So I was wondering if the e series were geared diffrent then others. I love my gs.

You already have your answer to your question, but your friends 750 has something wrong with it for your 450 to out perform it, or there's been some serious work done to the 450.
No disrespect, just the way it is.

[Killer2600]

You already have your answer to your question, but your friends 750 has something wrong with it for your 450 to out perform it, or there's been some serious work done to the 450.
No disrespect, just the way it is.

Or your friend's riding sucks ass.