Suzuki TL 1000S (1999-00)

The Suzuki TL1000S is a motorcycle produced between 1999-00. It features a four stroke, 90 degrees-V-twin engine with 996 cc capacity and 11.3:1 compression ratio. The motorcycle is liquid cooled and has Mikuni Denso EFI induction. It has a maximum power output of 91.1 kW / 125 hp @ 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 75.9 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm. The TL1000S has a six-speed transmission and chain final drive. It is built with an aluminum, trellis frame and has a front suspension of 43 mm inverted telescopic fork and rear suspension with fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping. The motorcycle has a front dual disc brake with 4 piston calipers and a single 220 mm rear disc with a 2 piston caliper. It has a fuel capacity of 17 liters and a consumption average of 6.2 L/100 km. The TL1000S weighs 191 kg dry and 211 kg wet, and has a maximum speed of 257.8 km/h / 160.2 mph. It has been reviewed by various publications such as Motoplus 1997 and Motosprint 1997.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki TL1000S

Year: 1999 – 00


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 996 cc / 60.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 98 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 2 x 52 mm Mikuni Denso EFI
Ignition: Digital transistorized
Spark Plug: NGK, CR9EK
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 91.1 kW / 125 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 84.8 kW / 113.7 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 75.9 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Aluminium, trellis frame
Front Suspension: 43 mm Inverted telescopic fork, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Rotary damping system, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 128 mm / 5.0 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 180/60-17
Dimensions: Length 2065 mm / 81.3 in Width 715 mm / 28.1 in Height 1175 mm / 46.3 in
Wheelbase: 1415 mm / 55.7 in
Seat Height: 835 mm / 32.9 in
Ground Clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight: 191 kg / 421 lbs
Wet Weight: 211 kg / 463 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 6.2 L/100 km / 16.1 km/l / 37.9 US mpg / 45.5 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h – 0: 12.9 m / 42.3 ft
Braking 100 km/h – 0: 37.9 m / 124.3 ft

Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.9 sec / 208.4 km/h / 129.5 mph
Top Speed: 257.8 km/h / 160.2 mph
Road Tests: Motoplus 1997 Motosprint 1997

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