Suzuki TL 1000S (2001-02)

The Suzuki TL1000S is a motorcycle model from 2001-02 with a four stroke, 90 degrees-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder engine, and a capacity of 996 cc. The motorcycle is liquid cooled, with a compression ratio of 11.3:1 and a lubrication system that is wet sump. The induction system consists of two 52 mm Mikuni Denso EFI’s, and the ignition is digital transistorized with NGK CR9EK spark plugs. Starting the bike is done with an electric switch. The motorcycle is capable of producing a maximum power of 91.1 kW / 125 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 75.9 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm. The clutch is a wet, multiple discs, cable-operated system, and the transmission has six speeds with a chain final drive. The frame of the motorcycle is an aluminum trellis frame with a 43 mm inverted telescopic fork, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping. The rotary damping system of the rear suspension is fully adjustable for spring preload, compression, and rebound damping. The bike’s brakes consist of two 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers at the front and a single 220 mm disc with a 2 piston caliper for the rear. The bike’s dimensions are 2065 mm in length, 715 mm in width, and 1175 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1415 mm and a seat height of 835 mm. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 191 kg and a wet weight of 211 kg, with a fuel capacity of 17 liters. The bike offers an average consumption of 6.2 L/100 km, 16.1 km/l, 37.9 US mpg, and 45.5 Imp mpg. The braking distance from 60 km/h to 0 is 12.9 m, from 100 km/h to 0 is 37.9 m, and it can run a standing 1/4 mile in 10.9 seconds at a speed of 208.4 km/h or 129.5 mph. The bike has a top speed of 257.8 km/h or 160.2 mph. Road Testing has been conducted by Motoplus in 1997 and Motosprint in 1997.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki TL1000S

Year: 2001 – 02

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