The Suzuki GSX 1100E, also known as GS 1100E, was first introduced in 1983. It has a four-stroke, four-cylinder, DOHC engine with four valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1074 cc. The compression ratio is 9.5:1, and it has air/oil cooling and a wet sump lubrication system. The bike is powered by 4 Mikuni carburetors and a transistorised, pointless ignition system. The maximum power output is 100 hp at 8700 rpm while the maximum torque is 85.3 Nm at 11200 rpm. The transmission has 5 speeds, and it has a chain final drive. The bike has a duplex cradle frame with a 28-degree rake and a 103mm trail. The front suspension uses 37mm Kayaba telescopic air forks while the rear suspension uses Kayaba dual shocks, both with multiple pre-load and damping adjustment settings. The front and rear brakes are 275mm discs, and the bike has 3.50xV19 and 4.50xV17 tires. The bike is 2255mm long, 760mm wide, and 1190mm tall with a wheelbase of 1549mm and a seat height of 806mm. The dry weight is 243kg, and the fuel capacity is 19 litres. The average consumption is 5.7L/100km, and it has a top speed of 215.7 km/h. The Suzuki GSX 1100E is a powerful and versatile motorcycle that has become a classic in the motorcycle industry.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX 1100E (GS 1100E)
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, horizontal in-line |
| Capacity | 1074 cc / 65.5 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/Oil cooled |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 4 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | Transistorised, pointless |
| Battery | 12V, 14Ah |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 8700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 85.3 Nm / 8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, 18 multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, 3/4 x 3/8 (No. 630) D.I.D. endless chain, 42/15, 2.8:1 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.50 / 2nd 1.78 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.13 / 5th 0.96 |
| Frame | Duplex cradle frame |
| Rake | 28 degrees |
| Trail | 103 mm / 4.0 in |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Kayaba telescopic air forks, four spring pre-load and four rebound damping adjustments |
| Rear Suspension | Kayaba dual shocks, four rebound settings and five preload settings |
| Front Wheel Travel | 130 mm / 5.1 in. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 107 mm / 4.3 in. |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 275 mm Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 275 mm |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 x V19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.50 x V17 in. |
| Dimensions | Length 2255 mm / 88.8 in. Width 760 mm / 30.0 in. Height 1190 mm / 46.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1549 mm / 61.0 in |
| Seat Height | 806 mm / 31.75 in |
| Dry Weight | 243 kg / 536 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 254 kg / 560 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |
| Average Consumption | 5.7 L/100 km / 17.6 km/l / 41.3 US mpg / 50 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 mile | 11.4 sec / 118 km/h / 116.8 mph |
| Top Speed | 215.7 km/h / 134 mph |
| Source | Super Bikes, Motorcycle Trader |
