In 1982, Suzuki released the GS 450E motorcycle with a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine having a capacity of 448 cc. It had a maximum power of 32.8 kW/44 hp and a maximum torque of 36.3 Nm/3,7 kgf-m/26.8 lb-ft. The bike had a six-speed transmission, a chain final drive, and 33mm air-assisted forks in the front suspension, while the rear suspension had dual shocks. The motorcycle had a front single 272 mm disc brake and rear drum brake with 3.00-18 and 3.50-16 front and rear tires, respectively. The dry weight of the bike was 175 kg / 386 lbs, and the wet weight was 181 kg / 399 lbs. Its fuel capacity was 15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal, with the average consumption of 4.3 L/100 km / 23.4 km/l / 55 US mpg / 66 Imp mpg. The standing 1/4 mile of the bike was 13.9 seconds / 147.1 km/h / 91.4 mph with a top speed of 153 km/h / 95.3 mph. Overall, the Suzuki GS 450E was a powerful motorcycle with a comfortable ride under all conditions.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GS 450E
| Year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| 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 34 mm 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 |
