The Suzuki GSX1100S Katana is a 1983 model motorcycle with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine that has a capacity of 1074 cc. It is air-cooled and has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 with a wet sump lubrication system. The bike uses 4 Mikuni BS34SS carburetors and has transistorized ignition. The maximum power produced by the bike is 83.9 kW at 9500 rpm, and the maximum torque is 97.1 Nm at 6500 rpm. The bike has a wet multi-plate clutch and a 5-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The frame is made of steel, and the bike has telescopic, oil-damped suspension at the front and dual shock oil-damped suspension at the rear. The bike has a 30-degree rake and a trail of 118 mm. Its length is 2260 mm, width is 715 mm, height is 1195 mm, and wheelbase is 1520 mm. Its dry weight is 232 kg, and wet weight is 243 kg. The fuel capacity is 22 L, and the fuel reserve is 5 L. Its average consumption is 6.4 L/100 km, and it can reach a top speed of 220 km/h. Its standing 1/4 mile time is 11.9 sec at 191 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX 1100SX Katana
| Model | 1983 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
