The Suzuki GSX1000S Katana was a motorcycle produced between 1982 and 1983. It had a transverse, four-stroke four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 998cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. The bike used a wet sump lubrication system and came with 4 Mikuni VM32SS carburetors. The engine had a maximum power output of 80.5 kW at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 91 Nm at 6500 rpm. It featured a five-speed transmission, a wet multi-plate clutch, and a final chain drive. The steel double-cradle frame had telescopic, oil-damped front suspension with spring 4-way adjustable with anti-dive and a dual-shock oil-damped rear suspension with damper 4-way, spring 5-way adjustable. The front and rear brakes had a single and double disc respectively, and the bike had a 3.50 – V19 front tire and a 4.50 – V17 rear tire. The GSX1000S Katana had a dry weight of 232 kg, a wheelbase of 1520 mm, and a ground clearance of 175 mm. The fuel tank had a capacity of 22 liters and a reserve of 5 liters, with a consumption average of 5.9 L/100km. The bike had a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.32 seconds at 193 km/h and a top speed of 220 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX 1000SV Katana
| Year | 1982 – 83 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 998 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke | 69.4 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Air Cleaner | Dual element (Paper and polyurethane) |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Oil Capacity | 3.2 L / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt |
| Induction | 4 x Mikuni VM32SS carburetors |
| Ignition | Transistorized |
| Ignition Timing | 15 o BTDC below 1500 rpm / 32 o BTDC above 2350 rpm |
| Spark Plug | NGK D8EA (in E-01,24,25,30,34), NGK DR8ES-L (the others) – gap 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in) |
| Battery | 12V 50.4 kC (14 Ah)/10HR – type YB14L-A2 |
| Generator | Three-phase A.C. generator |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 80.5 kW / 108 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 91 Nm / 9.3 kgf-m / 67.3 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate type |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain, Daido D.I.D 630YL, 96 links |
| Primary Reduction | 1.775:1 (87/49) |
| Final Reduction | 2.800:1 (42/15) |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.500 (35/15) / 2nd 1.777 (32/18) / 3rd 1.380 (29/21) / 4th 1.125:1 (27/24) / 5th 0.961 (25/26) |
| Frame | Steel, double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, oil damped, spring 4-way adjustable with anti-dive |
| Front Wheel Travel | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock oil damped, damper 4-way, spring 5-way adjustable |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 109 mm / 4.29 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 275mm Discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 – V19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.50 – V17 |
| Trail | 118 mm / 4.65 in |
| Turning Radius | 3.5 m / 11.5 ft |
| Dimensions | Length 2260 mm / 89.0 in Width 715 mm / 28.1 in Height 1195 mm / 47.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm / 59.8 in |
| Seat Height | 775 mm / 30.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 175 mm / 6.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 232 kg / 511 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 Litres / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal |
| Reserve | 5 L / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 5.9 L/100km / 17 km/l / 40 US mpg / 48 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.32 sec / 193 km/h / 120 mph |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h / 137 mph |
