The 1984 Suzuki GSX1100EF is a motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with DOHC and 4 valves per cylinder. It has a 1135cc capacity with a compression ratio of 9.7:1 and is air-cooled with wet sump lubrication. The bike has 4 x 36mm Mikuni carburetors, analogue CDI ignition, and electric starting. It produces a maximum power of 85 kW / 114 hp at 8,700 rpm and a maximum torque of 98 Nm / 72.3 lb-ft at 6,500 rpm. The bike has a wet, multiple disc, cable-operated clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. It has a steel, double cradle frame with a 37mm Kayaba air-assisted front suspension and a single Kayaba shock rear suspension. The front brakes are 2 x 275mm discs with 2 piston calipers, while the rear brakes are a single 275mm disc with 1 piston caliper. The bike has a length of 2240mm, a width of 730mm, and a height of 1280mm, with a wheelbase of 1550mm and a ground clearance of 155mm. The dry weight of the bike is 238kg, and fuel capacity is 20 litres. It has an average fuel consumption of 6.2 L/100 km and a top speed of 225 km/h. A 1985 motosprint group test review reported a standing 1/4 mile time of 11.1 sec at 197.9 km/h / 123 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX 1100EF (GS 1150EF)
| Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, |
| Capacity | 1135 cc / 69.35 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | 4 x 36mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | Analogue CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ign.) |
| Starting | Electric |
| Battery | 12V, 14Ah |
| Max Power | 85 kW / 114 hp @ 8.700 rpm |
| Max Torque | 98 Nm / 10.0 kgf-m / 72.3 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | 1.780 |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 2.500 / 2nd 1.777 / 3rd 1.380 / 4th1.125 / 5th 0.961 |
| Final Reduction Ratio | 2.800 |
| Frame | Steel, double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | 37mm Kayaba air assisted, adjustable spring preload and compression damping. |
| Front Wheel Travel | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension | Single Kayaba shock, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 114 mm / 4.4 in |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 275 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 110/90-V16 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-V17 |
| Dimensions | Length 2240 mm / 88.2 in Width 730 mm / 28.7 in Height 1280 mm / 50.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 1 550 mm / 61.0 in |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm / 6.1 in |
| Seat Height | 835 mm / 32.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 238 kg / 524 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 256 kg / 56.43 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average | 6.2 L/100 km / 16.2 km/l / 38.2 US mpg / 45.9 Imp mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.1 sec / 197.9 km/h / 123 mph |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h / 140 mph |
| Road Test | Group Test 1985 Motosprint |
