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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Suzuki GS 1000 |
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Year
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1978 |
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Category
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Classic |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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997.0 ccm (60.84 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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In-line four, four-stroke |
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Power
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90.0 HP (65.7 kW)) @ 8200 RPM |
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Torque
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83.4 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
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Top speed
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219.0 km/h (136.1 mph) |
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1/4 mile (0.4 km)
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11.90 seconds |
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Compression
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9.2:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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70.0 x 64.8 mm (2.8 x 2.6 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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2 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Mikuni VM 28 SS . |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Ignition
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Electronic |
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Lubrication system
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Wet sump |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet, cable operated |
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Fuel consumption
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7.20 litres/100 km (13.9 km/l or 32.67 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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167.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Steel, double cradle |
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Front suspension
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Telehydraulic forks |
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Rear suspension
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Swinging arm forks with twin adjustable shock absorbers, coil over. |
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Front tire
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3.50-19 |
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Rear tire
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4.50-17 |
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Front brakes
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Double disc |
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Diameter
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295 mm (11.6 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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295 mm (11.6 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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232.0 kg (511.5 pounds) |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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255.0 kg (562.2 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.3879 HP/kg |
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Overall height
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1145 mm (45.1 inches) |
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Overall length
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2340 mm (92.1 inches) |
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Overall width
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755 mm (29.7 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1505 mm (59.3 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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20.00 litres (5.28 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Comments
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Frame range: GS1000-500001. Engine range: GS1000-100001. |
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