The Suzuki GS1000S was a motorcycle produced in 1979. It had a Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder engine with a capacity of 987 cc / 60.92 cubic in, and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The bike was air-cooled and used a wet sump lubrication system. Induction was provided by 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM 28 SS carburetors with electronic ignition, and an electric starter. The max power of the bike was 65.7 kW / 90 hp at 8200 rpm, and the max torque was 83.4 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.5 lb-ft at 6500 rpm. It had a wet, cable-operated clutch, and a 5-speed transmission with a shaft final drive. The frame was constructed with steel, double cradle, and had front suspension consisting of telehydraulic forks, and swinging arm forks with twin adjustable shock absorbers at the rear. The front brakes used two 295mm discs, while the rear used a single 295mm disc. The bike had a length of 2340mm / 92.1in, a width of 755mm / 29.7in, and a height of 1250mm / 49.2in. It had a wheelbase of 1505mm / 59.3in, and a dry weight of 238kg / 525lbs. The fuel capacity was 20 litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal, and the average consumption was 6.5 L/100 km / 15.4 km/l / 36 US mpg / 44 Imp mpg. It could reach a top speed of 223 km/h / 138.5 mph and complete a standing 1/4 mile in 11.7 seconds.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GS 1000S
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 295 mm Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 295 mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 V19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.50 V18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 755 mm / 29.7 in Height 1250 mm / 49.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1505 mm / 59.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 238 kg / 525 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 6.5 L/100 km / 15.4 km/l / 36 US mpg / 44 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 223 km/h / 138.5 mph |
