Suzuki GS1100E / GSX 1100E (1983)

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.

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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