Suzuki GSX1100S Katana Final Edition (1992)

The Suzuki GSX1100S Katana Final Edition motorcycle was produced in 1992 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder DOHC engine with 1074cc/65.5cu in capacity. The cooling system is air-cooled, and compression ratio is 9.5:1. Lubrication is wet sump, and oil capacity is 4.2 L/4.4 US qt/3.7 Imp qt. Induction is through four Mikuni BS34SS carburetors, and ignition is transistorized. The engine produces a maximum power of 70.8 kW/95 hp at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 84.3 Nm/8.6 kgf-m/62.2 lb-ft at 4000 rpm. The motorcycle’s final drive is a chain with Daido D.I.D 630YL, 96 links, and it has a five-speed transmission. The frame is a steel, double-cradle frame, and it has front suspension that is telescopic, oil-damped, spring 4-way adjustable with anti-dive, and rear suspension that is a dual-shock oil-damped, damper 4-way, spring 5-way adjustable. The motorcycle has 2 x 275 mm discs with two-piston calipers for the front brakes, and a single 275 mm disc with 1 piston caliper for the rear brake. The front and rear tires are 3.50 – V19 and 4.50 – V19 respectively. The motorcycle has a length of 2260 mm/89.0 in, width of 715 mm/28.1 in, and weighs 243 kg/535 lbs wet. The top speed is limited at 180 km/h/112 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 1100S Katana Final Edition

Model: 1994

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: 4.2 L / 4.4 US qt / 3.7 Imp qt

Induction: 4 x Mikuni BS34SS 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: 70.8 kW / 95 hp / @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque: 84.3 Nm / 8.6 kgf-m / 62.2 lb-ft @ 4000 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 – V19

Rake: 29 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 / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal

Top Speed (limited): 180 km/h / 112 mph