Suzuki GS 650GL (1981-82)

The Suzuki GS 650GL motorcycle was produced from 1981 to 1982 and featured a 673 cc, four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine with a compression ratio of 9.4:1. It had four 32mm Mikuni carburetors and a transistorized ignition, as well as a five-speed transmission and chain final drive. The bike had a maximum power output of 53.2 kW/73 hp at 9400 rpm and a maximum torque of 57 Nm/ 5.8 kgf-m/ 42 lb-ft at 8000 rpm.

Both front and rear suspensions were included in the bike, with a front air-assisted telescopic fork and a rear dual shock with 5-way preload and 4-way damping. The front brakes featured two 275mm discs and two-piston calipers while the rear brake utilized a single 275mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The bike also came with a 90/90-19 front tyre and a 130/90-16 rear tyre.

The dry weight of the Suzuki GS 650GL was 212kg/467lbs and had a fuel capacity of 12 litres/3.2 US gal/2.6 Imp mpg.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 650GL

Year: 1981 – 82


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 673 cc / 41 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 55.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 4 x 32mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 53.2 kW / 73 hp @ 9400 rpm
Max Torque: 57 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 42 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Air asssited telescopic fork
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, 5-way preload and 4-way damping
Front Brakes: 2 x 275 mm discs, 2 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 90/90-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Dry-weight: 212 kg / 467 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp mpg

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