Suzuki GS1000S (1979)

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.

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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