Suzuki TL1000R (1998-99)

The Suzuki TL1000R is a motorcycle produced in 1998-99 with a four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin, DOHC engine that has 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 996cc. It has a compression ratio of 11.7:1 and is liquid-cooled with a wet sump lubrication system. The bike has Mikuni Denso fuel injection and a digital transistorized ignition with NGK CR9EK spark plugs for an electric start. It delivers a maximum power of 98.4 kW/135 hp at 9500 rpm and a maximum torque of 106 Nm/78.1 lb-ft at 7500 rpm. Additionally, the TL1000R has a wet multiple disc clutch and a six-speed transmission with a chain-style final drive. The frame is built with aluminum trellis with inverted telescopic fork and coil spring for the front suspension and a rotary damping system for the rear suspension. The bike has a front wheel travel of 115 mm and rear wheel travel of 125 mm. The front brakes include two 320 mm discs and 6-piston calipers while the rear brake is a single 220 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper. The TL1000R has a top speed of 270.3 km/h or 168 mph and a fuel capacity of 17 liters. The motorcycle weighs 197 kg dry and 228 kg wet, has a seat height of 825 mm, and a ground clearance of 120 mm. Overall, the Suzuki TL1000R is a powerful and high-performing motorcycle for the experienced rider.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki TL1000R

Year: 1998 – 99

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: 11.7:1

Lubrication: Wet sump

Induction: Mikuni Denso Fuel Injection

Ignition: Digital transistorized

Spark Plug: NGK, CR9EK

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 98.4 kW / 135 hp @ 9500 rpm

Max Torque: 106 Nm / 10.8 kgf-m / 78.1 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm

Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated

Transmission: 6 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Aluminium, trellis frame

Front Suspension: Inverted telescopic fork, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping

Front Wheel Travel: 115 mm / 4.5 in

Rear Suspension: Rotary damping system, fully adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping

Rear Wheel Travel: 125 mm / 4.9 in

Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 6 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tyre: 190/50 ZR17

Dimensions: Length 2100 mm / 82.6 in Width 740 mm / 29.1 in Height 1120 mm / 44.0 in

Wheelbase: 1395 mm / 54.9 in

Seat Height: 825 mm / 32.5 in

Ground Clearance: 120 mm / 4.7 in

Dry Weight: 197 kg / 434 lbs

Wet Weight: 228 kg / 502.6 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal

Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.0 sec / 212 km/h / 132 mph

Top Speed: 270.3 km/h / 168 mph