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Suzuki GSX1100SX Katana Prototype (1992)

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Suzuki GSX1100SX Katana Prototype (1992)

At a glance

Capacity
1074 cc / 65.5 cu in
Power
83.9 kW / 111 hp / @ 9500 rpm
Torque
97.1 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 70.9 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm

The full picture.

The Suzuki GSX1100SX Katana Prototype motorcycle was created in 1979 and features a four-stroke, transverse, four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1074 cc. It has a compression ratio of 9.5:1, a wet sump lubrication system, and 4 valves per cylinder. The bike has an air-cooled system and is equipped with a dual-element air cleaner. The ignition is transistorized, and the spark plug is either an NGK D8EA or a DR8ES-L depending on the model, with a gap between 0.6-0.7 mm. The battery is a 12V 50.4 kC (14 Ah)/10HR type YB14L-A2, and the bike has an electric starter. The maximum power of the bike is 83.9 kW, with a maximum torque of 97.1 Nm. It has a wet multi-plate clutch and five-speed transmission, with a chain final drive. The frame is a steel, double-cradle design, with telescopic front suspension and dual shock oil-damped rear suspension. The front brakes consist of 2 x 275 mm discs with 2-piston calipers, while the rear brake has a single 275 mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The front and rear tires are respectively 3.5 V19 and 4.50 V17, and the bike has a top speed of 225 km/h. The dimensions of the bike are 2245 mm in length, 870 mm in width, 1190 mm in height, and 1520 mm in wheelbase, with a wet weight of 243 kg.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 1100SX Katana Prototype

Motorcycle technical specifications
Model1979
EngineFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity1074 cc / 65.5 cu in
Bore x Stroke72 x 66 mm
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Air CleanerDual element (Paper and polyurethane)
LubricationWet sump
Oil Capacity3.2 L / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt
Induction4 x Mikuni BS34SS
IgnitionTransistorized
Ignition Timing15 o BTDC below 1500 rpm / 32 o BTDC above 2350 rpm
Spark PlugNGK D8EA (in E-01,24,25,30,34), NGK DR8ES-L (the others) – gap 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Battery12V 50.4 kC (14 Ah)/10HR – type YB14L-A2
GeneratorThree-phase A.C. generator
StartingElectric
Max Power83.9 kW / 111 hp / @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque97.1 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 70.9 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
ClutchWet multi-plate
Transmission5 Speed
Final DriveChain, Daido D.I.D 630YL, 96 links
Primary Reduction1.775:1 (87/49)
Final Reduction2.800:1 (42/15)
Gear Ratio1st 2.500 (35/15) / 2nd 1.777 (32/18) / 3rd 1.380 (29/21) / 4th 1.125 (27/24) / 5th 0.961 (25/26)
FrameSteel, double cradle frame
Front SuspensionTelescopic, oil damped, spring 4-way adjustable with anti-dive
Front Wheel Travel150 mm / 5.91 in
Rear SuspensionDual shock oil damped, damper 4-way, spring 5-way adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel109 mm / 4.29 in
Front Brakes2 x 275 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre3.50 – V19
Rear Tyre4.50 – V17
Rake30 degrees
Trail118 mm / 4.65 in
DimensionsLength: 2245 mm / 88.4 in Width: 870 mm / 34.3 in Height: 1190 mm / 46.9 in
Wheelbase1520 mm / 59.8 in
Turning Radius3.5 m / 11.5 ft
Wet Weight243 kg / 535 lbs
Top Speed225 km/h / 140 mph