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Suzuki GS 1000 19781978 Suzuki GS 1000 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Suzuki GS 1000 |
| Year | 1978 |
| Category | Classic |
| Rating | 4.3 See the detailed rating of design and look, engine performance, reliability, fun-factor, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 997.0 ccm (60.84 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | 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 | 219.0 km/h (136.1 mph) |
| 1/4 mile (0.4 km) | 11.90 seconds |
| Compression | 9.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 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 | 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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