Suzuki GS 850G (1979-80)

The Suzuki GS 850G is a motorcycle model that was produced in 1979-80. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 843cc/51.4 cu in, and 2 valves per cylinder. The bore and stroke are 69 and 56.4mm respectively, and the bike is air-cooled with an 8.8:1 compression ratio. It has 4x mm Mikuni carburetors and a transistorized ignition system. The bike can start through electric or kick and has a maximum power of 57.1 kW / 77.6 hp @ 9,000 rpm and a max torque of 65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m 47.9 lb-ft at 7,500 rpm.

The motorcycle has a 5-speed transmission and shaft final drive. The front suspension is a telescopic fork with 3-way adjustable spring preload, while the rear suspension features dual shocks with 2-way preload and 4-way damping adjustments. The front and rear brakes have 2x 275mm discs and a single 275mm disc, respectively. The bike’s dimensions are 2235mm/88.0 in (length), 735mm/28.9 in (width), and 1145mm/45.1 in (height). The seat height is 785mm/30.9 in, and the ground clearance is 160mm/6.3 in.

The wet weight of the bike is 253 kg / 557 lbs, and it has a fuel capacity of 22 liters / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal. The average consumption of fuel is 5.5 L/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51.6 Imp mpg. The motorcycle’s top speed is 191 km/h / 119 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 850G

Year: 1979-80
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 843 cc / 51.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 69 56.4mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Induction: 4 x mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric & kick
Max Power: 57.1 kW / 77.6 hp @ 9.000 rpm
Max Torque: 65 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m 47.9 lb-ft @ 7.500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks, 3-way adjustable spring preload
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks, 2-way preload and 4-way damping adjustments
Front Brakes: 2 x 275mm Discs
Rear Brakes: Single 275mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.50-19
Rear Tyre: 4.50-17
Dimensions: Length: 2235 mm / 88.0 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in Height: 1145 mm / 45.1 in
Seat Height: 785 mm / 30.9 in
Ground Clearance: 160 mm / 6.3 in
Wet Weight: 253 kg / 557 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 5.5 L/100 km / 18.3 km/l / 43 US mpg / 51.6 Imp mpg
Top Speed: 191 km/h / 119 mph