Suzuki GSX1100L (1980-81)

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The Suzuki GSX1100L was a motorcycle model produced in 1980-81. It had a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine, and a capacity of 1074 cc. Its cooling system was air cooled and its compression ratio was 9.5:1. It had a wet sump and trochoidal pump as lubrication, and 4x 34mm Mikuni BSS4SS induction. The bike was equipped with transistorized pointless ignition and a 12V, 14AH battery. Maximum power generated by the motorcycle was 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 8700 rpm and the maximum torque was 85.3 Nm / 8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm. The bike had a wet 18-plate clutch and a 5-speed transmission. The final drive was a chain system. The front suspension was made up of telehydraulic forks and the rear suspension was swinging arm forks with adjustable shock absorbers. It had 2x 295mm front discs and a single 295mm rear disc for brakes. Tires had a size of 100/90-19 on the front and 130/90-16 at the back. The bike’s dimensions were approximately 2300 mm in length, 905 mm in width, and 1260 mm in height. The wheelbase was 1525 mm, and the wet weight was 259 kg. The bike had a fuel capacity of 15 litres or 3.4 gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 1100LT

Year: 1980-81


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1074 cc / 65.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 72 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump, trochoidal pump
Induction: 4x 34mm Mikuni BSS4SS
Ignition: Transistorized pointless
Battery: 12V, 14AH
Starting: Starting
Max Power: 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 8700 rpm
Max Torque: 85.3 Nm / 8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Clutch: Wet. 18 plates
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Telehydraulic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm forks with adjustable shock absorbers.
Front Brakes: 2x 295mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 295mm disc
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Dimensions: Length 2300 mm / 90.6 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in Height 1260 mm / 49.6 in
Wheelbase: 1525 mm / 60.0 in
Wet Weight: 259 kg / 571 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 3.4 gal

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