Suzuki GS 450E (1982)

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.

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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