Suzuki GSX1100EF (1985)

The Suzuki GSX1100EF, also known as the GS1150EF, is a four-stroke motorcycle from 1985. Its engine is a transverse, four-cylinder DOHC with four valves per cylinder that can hold 1135 cc or 69.35 cubic inches. It has a bore and stroke of 74 x 66 mm and an air-cooled cooling system. The compression ratio is 9.7:1, and the lubrication is wet sump. The induction system uses four 36mm Mikuni carburetors, and the ignition is an analogue CDI (capacitive discharge ignition) with electric starting and a 12V, 14Ah battery. The motorcycle’s maximum power is 85 kW or 114 horsepower at 8,700 rpm, and the maximum torque is 98 Nm, 10.0 kgf-m, or 72.3 lb-ft at 6500 rpm. It has a wet, multiple-disc clutch operated by cable and a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is a double-cradle steel frame, and the suspension consists of a 37mm Kayaba air-assisted, adjustable spring preload and compression damping system for the front and a single Kayaba shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping for the rear. The tires are 110/90-V16 for the front and 130/90-V17 for the rear. It has a fuel capacity of 20 liters or 5.2 US gallons and weighs 238 kg or 524 lbs dry or 256 kg or 56.43 lbs wet. The standing 1/4 mile is 11.1 seconds with a speed of 197.9 km/h or 123 mph, and the top speed is 225 km/h or 140 mph. A group test by Motosprint in 1985 rated the motorcycle’s performance positively.

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Make Model: Suzuki GSX 1100EF (GS 1150EF)