The Suzuki GS 425 was manufactured in 1978 and is equipped with a four-stroke parallel twin cylinder DOHC engine. The engine has a displacement of 423cc and a compression ratio of 9.1:1. The bike has a max power of 29.8 kW at 7000 rpm and is cooled by an air-cooled system. It uses 2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors as an induction system and has both electric and kick starting options. The wet multi-plate clutch is used to handle the transmission, which is a 6-speed system. The final drive of the bike is implemented by means of a chain system. The front suspension is a telescopic fork, while the rear suspension consists of twin shocks with a coil spring attached to it. The front brake is a single disc with an 11-inch diameter while the rear brake uses a drum system with a 7-inch diameter. The Suzuki GS 425 is fitted with tyres with measurements of 3.00-18 and 3.75-18 for the front and rear respectively. The bike measures with a seat height of 787mm and a dry weight of 173kg. Finally, the fuel capacity of the bike is 15litres, which yields 4.0 US gallons or 3.3 Imperial gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GS 425
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 423 cc / 25.8 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 67 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Starting | Electric and kick |
| Clutch | Wet multiplafe |
| Max Power | 29.8 kW / 40 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shocks, coil spring over |
| Front Brakes | Single disc, 11in |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 7 in |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.75-18 |
| Seat Height | 787 mm / 31 in |
| Dry Weight | 173 kg / 382 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |
