The Suzuki GS 650GL motorcycle was produced from 1981 to 1982 and featured a 673 cc, four-stroke transverse four-cylinder engine with a compression ratio of 9.4:1. It had four 32mm Mikuni carburetors and a transistorized ignition, as well as a five-speed transmission and chain final drive. The bike had a maximum power output of 53.2 kW/73 hp at 9400 rpm and a maximum torque of 57 Nm/ 5.8 kgf-m/ 42 lb-ft at 8000 rpm.
Both front and rear suspensions were included in the bike, with a front air-assisted telescopic fork and a rear dual shock with 5-way preload and 4-way damping. The front brakes featured two 275mm discs and two-piston calipers while the rear brake utilized a single 275mm disc with a one-piston caliper. The bike also came with a 90/90-19 front tyre and a 130/90-16 rear tyre.
The dry weight of the Suzuki GS 650GL was 212kg/467lbs and had a fuel capacity of 12 litres/3.2 US gal/2.6 Imp mpg.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GS 650GL
| Year | 1981 – 82 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 673 cc / 41 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 62 x 55.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 4 x 32mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 53.2 kW / 73 hp @ 9400 rpm |
| Max Torque | 57 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 42 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Air asssited telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, 5-way preload and 4-way damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 275 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 90/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| Dry-weight | 212 kg / 467 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal / 2.6 Imp mpg |
