Suzuki GS 450E (1980-81)

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