Suzuki GS1000S

Suzuki GS1000S
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Production	79-82
Engine	1000cc
Sparkplug	B8ES '79-80; D8EA '82
Battery	YB14L-A2 '79-80 , '82
Front Tire	3.50-19 '79-80 , '82
Rear Tire	4.50-17 '82; 4.00-18 '79-80
Manuals	Service Manual
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The Suzuki GS1000S was made in 1979-1980. Then in 1981 it wasn't produced, only to come back in 1982 as the Suzuki GS1000S Katana.

History

The S model was a super sports variation of the standard GS1000, with a distinctive paint scheme and fairing. These Suzuki's were noted for their all round performance, a blend of good chassis and suspension and a powerful yet flexible motor.

History (Katana Version)

1982 Suzuki GS1000S Katana

Suzuki has always had a reputation of building well-engineered, solid motorcycles, but in the early 1980s, they were a little bland in the styling department. They had a plan to build a motorcycle that stood out and drew attention like no other. The styling was contracted out to German designer Hans Muth, and the result was the Katana, and it created a sensation when it was first displayed. It was radical and attention getting, and set new standards in styling. A Katana is a Japanese Samurai sword.

1979 GS1000SN

1979 Suzuki GS1000SN

1979 Suzuki GS1000S

1979 GS1000S

FRAME #: GS1000-521285
ENGINE #: GS1000-121074
ENGINE TYPE: 997cc Four-stroke Inline-four
MODEL CODE: 490
COLOR: Blue & White
Mag-type wheels
Low racer type handlebars
Sport fairing

The GS1000S was a replica machine of the Yoshimura-tuned GS1000 ridden by Wes Cooley, which won the 1978 AMA Superbike Championship. Although it shared the basic specifications of the GS1000E, the coloring and bikini cowl were identical to the victorious machine. The GS1000S was applauded for its comfortable riding position, and won popular acclaim as a supersport machine.