Engineering:Suzuki GS1100

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Suzuki GS1100 (GS1100 L below)
GS1100L
ManufacturerSuzuki
ClassStandard
Engine1,075 cc (65.6 cu in) DOHC inline-four
Bore / stroke72 mm × 66 mm (2.8 in × 2.6 in)
Compression ratio9.5:1
Top speed134 mph (216 km/h)[1]
Power105 bhp (78 kW) @ 8,500 rpm (claimed)[1]
Torque67.6 ft⋅lb (91.7 J) @ 6,500 rpm (claimed)[1]
Ignition typeCDI
TransmissionWet multi-plate clutch, 5-speed, chain drive
SuspensionFront: telescopic fork
Rear: Swingarm 2×shocks adj. damping
BrakesFront: 2×280 mm (11 in) disc
Rear: 280 mm (11 in) disc
TiresBridgestone, Front: 3.5-V19
Rear: 4.5-V17
Rake, trail28°, 103 mm (4.06 in)
Wheelbase1,540 mm (60.5 in)
DimensionsW: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Seat height800 mm (31.5 in)
Weight252 kg (556 lb) (tank ​12 full)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity18 l; 3.9 imp gal (4.7 US gal)
Fuel consumption4.96 L/100 km; 56.9 mpg‑imp (47.4 mpg‑US)[1]

The Suzuki GS1100 is a Suzuki GS series motorcycle introduced in 1980.[2] It was a direct descendant of the Suzuki GS750. The engine size increased from 1000 to 1100 cc. Upon its introduction it received accolades. The 1980 had a 1/4 mile time of 11.39 seconds at 118.42 mph (190.58 km/h) and a 0 to 60 mph time of 4.3 seconds.[1]

Specifications

  • Four valves per cylinder
  • Double overhead cam
  • Electronic ignition
  • Five-speed transmission
  • Box-section aluminum swingarm
  • Anti-dive forks (from 1982)
  • Triple disc brakes

Recognition

Cycle World's Superbike of the Year for three consecutive years from 1981 to 1983.

Cycle Guide said in March 1978, "Technologically, the GS1000 is a landmark motorcycle. It represents the first time … that an existing Japanese motorcycle has been successfully re-engineered with two important factors uppermost on the priority sheet: handling and light weight."

In 1999 Rider magazine ranked the GS1100E fifth on its list of the most significant bikes of the last 35 years.

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Cycle World Test: Suzuki GS1100E", Cycle World (Newport Beach, California: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.) (4): 31–40, April 1980, ISSN 0011-4286 
  2. Richard Backus, "1980-83 Suzuki GS1100 E/ES", 'Motorcycle Classics', May 2011