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