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Suzuki GS1000E (1978)

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Suzuki GS1000E (1978)

At a glance

Capacity
987 cc / 60.92 cubic in
Power
65.7 kW / 90 hp @ 8200 rpm
Torque
83.4 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm

The full picture.

The Suzuki GS1000E is a motorcycle produced in 1978 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine that has a capacity of 987 cc. The bike has 2 valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 9.2:1, and a maximum power output of 65.7 kW / 90 hp @ 8200 rpm. It also has a wet sump lubrication system, 4x 28mm Mikuni VM 28 SS carburetors, and electronic ignition. The bike is equipped with a five-speed transmission, and a chain final drive. The frame is made of steel and has a double-cradle design. The front suspension is telehydraulic forks, and the rear suspension is swinging arm forks with twin adjustable shock absorbers. The front brakes are 2x 295mm discs, while the rear brake is a single 295 mm disc. The front tire has a size of 3.50 V19, while the rear tire is a 4.50 V17. The bike is 2340mm (92.1 inches) long, 755mm (29.7 inches) wide, and 1145mm (45.1 inches) high, with a wheelbase of 1505mm (59.3 inches). The dry weight is 232kg (507 lbs), and the wet weight is 255kg (562 lbs). The fuel capacity is 20 liters (5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal), and the average fuel consumption is 7.2 L/100 km (13.8 km/L / 32 US mpg / 39 Imp mpg). The standing quarter-mile time is 11.8 seconds, and the top speed is 221 km/h (137.3 mph).


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 1000E

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1978
EngineFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity987 cc / 60.92 cubic in
Bore x Stroke70 x 64.8 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio9.2:1
LubricationWet sump
Induction4 x 28mm Mikuni VM 28 SS carburetors.
IgnitionElectronic
StartingElectric
Max Power65.7 kW / 90 hp @ 8200 rpm
Max Torque83.4 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
ClutchWet, cable operated
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveChain
FrameSteel, double cradle
Front SuspensionTelehydraulic forks
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm forks with twin adjustable shock absorbers, coil over.
Front Brakes2 x 295 mm Discs
Rear BrakesSingle 295 mm disc
Front Tyre3.50 V19
Rear Tyre4.50 V17
DimensionsLength 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 755 mm / 29.7 in Height 1145 mm / 45.1 in
Wheelbase1505 mm / 59.3 in
Dry Weight232 kg / 507 lbs
Wet Weight255 kg / 562 lbs
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Consumption Average7.2 L/100 km / 13.8 km/l / 32 US mpg / 39 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile11.8 sec
Top Speed221 km/h / 137.3 mph