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After much deliberation, I have decided to sell my 02 KTM LC4 SM because I just can't stop wheelieing. I just know I'm going to get nicked. BUT I will still need a toy that is slow enough to not get me into (serious) trouble. To this end, I have decided to build a special, based around a Suzuki GS500e. There will be MANY mods, but my question to any of you is........

Are there any ENGINE or CARB differences between the E model and the K model?? I didn't even realise they had updated it until I started looking... Not bothered about suspension differences because it will ALL be changed for GSXR or RGV stuff. Maybe. I have access to a serious machine shop, with a VERY talented owner. Modifications are not a problem..

Before you all start recomending other bikes, I like the look of the GS. I KNOW it's slow (that's the idea). I KNOW it doesn't handle very well (it will by the time I've finished with it). Norfolk doesn't have ANY motorways. The bike will be used for slaying badly ridden sportsbikes on the many bumpy twisty roads around here (which is why a motard is so good) on sunny Sundays The bike will be purely a toy, as I have a ZZZZZR600 for other riding duties...

Thanks in advance.