The Suzuki GSX-R 1100M is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC motorcycle with a capacity of 1127cc/68.8 cubic inches. Its engine is air/oil-cooled with two separate oil pumps, and its 4 x 40mm Mikuni Flatslide CV carburetors supply the induction. The bike’s maximum power output is 105 kW/143 hp @ 9,500 rpm, while maximum torque is 117 Nm/11.9 kgf-m/86 ft-lb @ 8,000 rpm. The GSX-R 1100M has a hydraulically operated, diaphragm-spring clutch and a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive containing 114 links. The fully adjustable preload rear suspension is a full floater with 19-way damping and compression, while the front suspension is a Kayaba fork that uses cartridge design to keep oil and air separated. The front brakes consist of two 310mm discs and a four-piston caliper, while the rear brake has a single 240mm disc and a two-piston caliper. The bike is 2090mm long, 754mm wide, and 1235mm high, with a wheelbase of 1465mm, and a dry weight of 210 kg/463 lbs. Its fuel capacity is 21 litres/5.5 US gal/4.6 Imp gal, and its average consumption is 6.5 L/100 km/15.3 km/l/36 US mpg/43 Imp mpg. In a standing 1/4-mile test, the Suzuki GSX-R 1100M achieved a time of 10.2 seconds and a speed of 215 km/h or 133.6 mph. The bike has a top speed of 269 km/h or 167 mph and comes in Blue/White and Black. The bike is also part of the IN MOTO 1992 Group Test.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX-R 1100
| Year | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1127 cc / 68.8 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 78 x 59 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air/Oil cooled with two separate oil pumps |
| Engine Oil | 10W/40 |
| Exhaust System | Stainless steel, 4-into-2-into-1-into-2 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 4 x 40 mm Mikuni Flatslide CV carburetors |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Spark Plug | NGK, JR9B |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 105 kW / 143 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Wheel | 96 kW / 130 hp @ 9600 rpm |
| Max Torque | 117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch | Hydraulically operated, diaphragm-spring clutch |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, 114 links |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.38 / 2nd 1.63 / 3rd 1.25 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.91:1 |
| Frame | Ultra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings: a collection of rectangular-section extrusions in a twin-downtube arrangement |
| Front Suspension | Kayaba fork, cartridge design that keeps the air and oil separated. 43mm tubes, 8 way adjustable rebound damping, 10-way adjustable compression damping and fully adjustable preload. |
| Rear Suspension | Full floater 7-way adjustable preload, 19-way damping and compression |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 310 mm Discs, four-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Wheels | Alloy aluminum, 3 spoke Enkei rims |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake | 24.5 degrees |
| Trail | 99 mm / 3.9 in. |
| Dimensions | Length 2090 mm / 82.3 in. Width 754 mm / 29.7 in. Height 1235 mm / 48.6 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1465 mm / 57.7 in. |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in. |
| Dry Weight | 210 kg / 463 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 240 kg / 529 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal |
| Average Consumption | 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 US mpg / 43 Imp mpg |
| Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph – 0 | 13.3 m / 43.6 ft. |
| Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph – 0 | 35 m / 114.8 ft. |
| Standing 1/4 mile | 10.2 sec / 215 km/h / 133.6 mph |
| Top Speed | 269 km/h / 167 mph |
| Colours | Blue/White, Black |
| Road Test | IN MOTO 1992 Group Test |
