Suzuki GSX1100SBE Katana (1992)

The Suzuki GSX1100SBE Katana is a motorcycle model that was produced between 1987 and 1989. It has a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with a capacity of 1074 cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. It is air-cooled and has a wet sump lubrication system with an oil capacity of 3.2 L. The bike has a maximum power output of 83.9 kW at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 97.1 Nm at 6500 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed and the final drive is a chain. The frame is made of steel and has a double cradle design. The front suspension is telescopic and the rear suspension is dual shock oil damped. The front brakes consist of two 275mm discs with 2 piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 275mm disc with 1 piston caliper. The bike has a fuel capacity of 22L and a fuel consumption averaging 6.4 L/100 km. Its standing 1/4 mile time is 11.9 seconds and has a top speed of 220 km/h.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 1100SBE Katana

Model: 1987 – 89

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: 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 / 5.8 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

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