Suzuki GSX1100S Katana (1992)

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The Suzuki GSX1100S Katana 1992 motorcycle is a powerful model with a 1074 cc four stroke transverse four cylinder DOHC engine producing a maximum power of 83.9 kW at 9500 rpm and maximum torque of 97.1 Nm at 6500 rpm. It has a wet sump lubrication system and uses a wet multi-plate clutch and 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is steel with a double cradle design, and the suspension includes telescopic, oil-damped springs and dual shock oil-damped springs with 4 and 5-way adjustability. The brakes are 2 x 275 mm discs with 2 piston calipers at the front and a single 275 mm disc with a 1 piston caliper at the rear. The motorcycle weighs 232 kg dry and 243 kg wet, with a fuel capacity of 22 L and a fuel consumption average of 6.4 L/100 km. The standing 1/4 mile speed is 191 km/h, and it has a top speed of 220 km/h. In a 1983 Motosprint road test, the Suzuki Katana was compared to the Honda CB1100RC and Kawasaki GPZ, and it was noted for its impressive speed and handling.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 1100SX Katana

Model: 1981


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1074 cc / 65.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 72 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
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 BS34SS
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: 83.9 kW / 111 hp / @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 97.1 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 70.9 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet multi-plate
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 (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 / 5.91 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 275 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 3.50 – V19
Rear Tyre: 4.50 – V17
Rake: 30 degrees
Trail: 118 mm / 4.65 in
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
Turning Radius: 3.5 m / 11.5 ft
Dry Weight: 232 kg / 511 lbs
Wet Weight: 243 kg / 535 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 L / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal
Fuel Reserve: 5 L / 1.3 US gal / 1.1 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 6.4 L/100 km / 15.6 km/l / 36.6 US mpg / 44 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.9 sec / 191 km/h / 119 mph
Top Speed: 220 km/h / 136.4 mph
Road Test: Honda CB1100RC-Kawasaki GPZ-Suzuki Katana 1983 Motosprint

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