The Suzuki GS 450E was a motorcycle produced in 1980-81, with a four-stroke parallel twin-cylinder engine, DOHC and two valves per cylinder. The engine had a 448cc capacity and a 9.0:1 compression ratio. It was air-cooled and had a 2 x 34mm BS34SS Mikuni carburetor induction system. The ignition system was transistorized, and the motorcycle had an electric starter. The maximum power output was 32.8 kW at 9500 RPM and maximum torque was 36.3 Nm at 8000 RPM. The transmission was six-speed and the final drive was via chain. The suspension system had 33mm air-assisted forks at the front and dual shocks at the rear. The front brakes were single 272mm discs, while the rear brakes were drums. The front and rear tires were 3.00-18 and 3.50-16 respectively. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 175kg, fuel capacity was 15 L and the consumption average was 4.3 L/100 km. The Suzuki GS 450E could reach a standing 1/4 mile in 13.9 seconds and had a top speed of 153 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GS 450E
| Year | 1980 – 81 |
|---|---|
| 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 34mm 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 | 33mm 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 |
