Suzuki GS1000G / GT (1979)

The Suzuki GS1000G/GT motorcycle was first introduced in 1979. It is powered by a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with two valves per cylinder and a capacity of 987cc. The engine is air-cooled and has a compression ratio of 9.2:1. It is lubricated by a wet sump and equipped with 4x28mm Mikuni VM 28 SS carburetors and electronic ignition. The bike produces a maximum power of 65.7 kW/90 hp at 8200 rpm and a maximum torque of 83.4 Nm/8.5 kgf-m/61.5 lb-ft at 6500 rpm. The clutch is wet and cable-operated, and the bike has a five-speed transmission and shaft final drive.

The bike features a steel double-cradle frame, telehydraulic front forks, and swinging arm forks with twin adjustable shock absorbers at the rear. The front brakes are equipped with two 295mm discs, while the rear has a single 295mm disc. The bike has a 3.50 V19 front tire and a 4.50 V17 rear tire. It has a length of 2340mm, a width of 755mm, and a height of 1145mm, with a wheelbase of 1505mm. Its dry weight is 232 kg, and its wet weight is 255 kg. The fuel capacity is 20 liters, with an average fuel consumption of 7.2 L/100 km. The bike can reach a top speed of 221 km/h and complete a standing 1/4 mile in 11.8 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 1000G

Year: 1979
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 987 cc / 60.92 cubic in
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 64.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM 28 SS carburetors.
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 65.7 kW / 90 hp @ 8200 rpm
Max Torque: 83.4 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Shaft
Frame: Steel, double cradle
Front Suspension: Telehydraulic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm forks with twin adjustable shock absorbers, coil over.
Front Brakes: 2 x 295 mm Discs
Rear Brakes: Single 295 mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.50 V19
Rear Tyre: 4.50 V17
Dimensions: Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 755 mm / 29.7 in Height 1145 mm / 45.1 in
Wheelbase: 1505 mm / 59.3 in
Dry Weight: 232 kg / 507 lbs
Wet Weight: 255 kg / 562 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 7.2 L/100 km / 13.8 km/l / 32 US mpg / 39 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.8 sec
Top Speed: 221 km/h / 137.3 mph