Suzuki GS 450E (1982)

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The Suzuki GS 450E is a 1982 motorcycle with a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine, 2 valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 448cc/27.3 cu in. It has a compression ratio of 9.0:1 and is air-cooled. The bike features 2 x 34mm BS34SS Mikuni carburetors, transistorized ignition, and an electric starter. It produces a maximum power of 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 36.3 Nm / 3,7 kgf-m / 26.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm. The transmission has 6 speeds, and the final drive is a chain. The front suspension employs 33mm air-assisted forks, while the rear suspension has dual shocks, each with a travel of 140mm/5.5in and 160mm/6.3in, respectively. The front brake consists of a single 272mm disc, and the rear brake is a drum. The front and rear tires are sized 3.00-18 and 3.50-16, respectively. The dry weight of the bike is 175kg/386lbs, while the wet weight is 181kg/399lbs. The fuel capacity of the bike is 15 L/4.0 US gal/3.3 Imp gal, and the average consumption is 4.3 L/100km/23.4km/L/55 US mpg/66 Imp mpg. The bike’s standing 1/4 mile time is 13.9sec/147.1km/h/91.4 mph, and it has a top speed of 153 km/h / 95.3 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 450E

Year: 1982


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 448 cc / 27.3 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 71 x 56.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2 x 34 mm BS34SS Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 32.8 kW / 44 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 36.3 Nm / 3,7 kgf-m / 26.8 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 6-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 33 mm Air assisted forks
Front Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks

Rear Wheel Travel: 160 mm / 6.3 in
Front Brakes: Single 272 mm disc
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-18
Rear Tyre: 3.50-16
Dry Weight: 175 kg / 386 lbs
Wet Weight: 181 kg / 399 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 4.3 L/100 km / 23.4 km/l / 55 US mpg / 66 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.9 sec / 147.1 km/h / 91.4 mph
Top Speed: 153 km/h / 95.3 mph

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