Suzuki GSX1100EF (1986)

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The Suzuki GSX 1100EF (GS 1150EF) is a motorcycle model with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine, DOHC, and four valves per cylinder. It has a 1135 cc capacity and a bore x stroke of 74 x 66 mm. The cooling system of the bike is air-cooled with a compression ratio of 9.7:1. The lubrication is wet sump and the induction is 4x Mikuni BS36SS carburetors. The ignition model used is Analogue CDI with Capacitive Discharge Ignition system. The bike has an electric starting system and maximum power of 92.4 kW or 124 hp at 8500 rpm. It has a wet, multiple discs, cable-operated clutch and a five-speed, constant mesh transmission system with a final drive of a chain #630, O-ring sealed. The front suspension is 37mm Kayaba air assisted and the rear suspension is a single Kayaba shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. The bike has front and rear brakes of 2 x 275mm discs, 2 piston calipers and a single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper, respectively. The bike has a length of 2240 mm, width of 730 mm, and a height of 1280 mm. The wheelbase is 1550 mm, and the ground clearance is 155 mm. The seat height is 785 mm with a dry weight of 238 kg and a wet weight of 256 kg. Its fuel capacity is 20 litres or 5.2 US gal or 4.4 Imp gal. It has been tested in a group test in 1985 Motosprint.

Technical specifications:

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

Year: 1986


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder,
Capacity: 1135 cc / 69.35 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 74 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4x Mikuni BS36SS carburators
Ignition: Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.)
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 92.4 kW / 124 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 88.7 kW / 119 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 98.7 Nm / 10.7 kgf-m / 72.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed, constant mesh
Final Drive: Chain, #630, O-ring sealed

Frame: Steel, double cradle frame
Front Suspension: 37mm Kayaba air assisted, adjustable spring preload and compression damping.
Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension: Single Kayaba shock, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping.
Rear Wheel Travel: 114 mm / 4.4 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 275mm discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 110/90-V16
Rear Tyre: 130/90-V17
Dimensions: Length 2240 mm / 88.2 in Width 730 mm / 28.7 in Height 1280 mm / 50.4 in
Wheelbase: 1 550 mm / 61.0 in
Ground Clearance: 155 mm / 6.1 in
Seat Height: 785 mm / 30.9 in
Dry Weight: 238 kg / 524 lbs
Wet Weight: 256 kg / 56.43 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Road Test: Group Test 1985 Motosprint

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