Suzuki GS 850G (1981-82)

The Suzuki GS 850G is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder motorcycle model produced between 1981 and 1982. Its 843cc engine features two valves per cylinder and uses four 38mm Mikuni carburetors with transistorized ignition for electric and kick starting. The motorcycle is capable of producing a maximum power of 57.1 kW / 77.6 hp at 9,000 rpm and 65 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. The 5-speed transmission with shaft final drive is built for high speeds, reaching a maximum of 191 km/h or 119 mph. The bike’s dimensions are 2235 mm in length, 735 mm in width, and 1145 mm in height. The seat height is at 785 mm with ground clearance reaching up to 160 mm. The motorcycle weighs 253 kg with a fuel capacity of 22 liters. Its front suspension includes telescopic forks with 3-way adjustable spring preload, while the rear features dual shocks and 2-way preload and 4-way damping adjustments. Its brakes include two 275mm discs in the front and one 275mm disc in the rear. The bike has a fuel consumption average of 5.5 L/100 km or 51.6 Imp mpg. Overall, the Suzuki GS 850G is a high-speed motorcycle built for performance and stability.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 850G

Year: 1981 – 82
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