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 |
