The Suzuki GS 850GL was a powerful motorcycle produced from 1980 to 1988. Its four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine had a capacity of 843cc and produced a maximum power of 77.6hp at 9,000rpm. The bike had a 5-speed transmission and a final drive shaft. The front suspension featured telescopic forks with 3-way adjustable spring preload, while the rear suspension had dual shocks with 2-way preload and 4-way damping adjustments. The bike had two 275mm front discs and a single 275mm rear disc brake. The dimensions of the bike were as follows: Length: 2235mm, Width: 735mm, Height: 1145mm, Seat Height: 785mm, Ground Clearance: 160mm, Wet Weight: 253kg, and Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres. The bike had a top speed of 191km/h and the fuel consumption average was 5.5L/100km. The Suzuki GS 850GL was a reliable motorcycle that was favored by many riders due to its speed and power.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GS 850GL
| Year | 1980 – 88 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
