Suzuki GS 850GL (1980-88)

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.

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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