Editing Suzuki GS850

[[Image:1979-GS850.jpg|thumb|350px|1979 GS850]]
The bike was designed to be a bullet proofed "sports tourer" - in the thinking of the last 1970s - and [[Suzuki|Suzuki]] pooled the best of all the features, taking the engine from the [[Suzuki GS750|Suzuki GS750]], boring it to 850 providing more torque, the shaft drive from the 1100 and various other workings. The result was a solid, smooth and effortless tourer. It could run to 60mph in 4.2 seconds, but most riders snick it into high gear and let the torque cruise you up the speedo. 

High bars limit the usable top speed, creating an upright "king of the road" feel. It is just fine in the mid 80s, but excursions to three figures are of short duration due to the upright position. The 5 speed box, together with digital read out is one of the best Japanese gearboxes of the era. It still feels good even by modern standards and is the smoothest of all the bikes I have ridden for many years.

It is quite heavy, as tourers with shaft drives are, but it feels deceptively light owing to relatively low center of gravity and steering geometry which makes it a pleasure to move in and out of traffic and obstacles. Economical, this example returns around 48 overall.
==1979 GS850GN==
[[Image:1979-Suzuki-GS850GN.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki GS850GN]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: GS850-100370
*ENGINE #: ..... GS850-100393
*ENGINE TYPE: . . . 843cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*MODEL CODE: . . . 451
*COLOR: Black, Blue, Maroon
* Shaft drive
* Mag-type wheels
* Locking gas cap
* Rear disc brake
* Dual, front disc brakes

==1980 GS850GT==
[[Image:1980-Suzuki-GS850GT.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki GS850GT]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: GS850-116457
*ENGINE #: GS850-116520
*ENGINE TYPE: 843cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*MODEL CODE: 451
*COLOR: Black, Maroon
* Slotted discs
* Shaft drive

==1981 GS850GX==
[[Image:1981-Suzuki-GS850GX.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Suzuki GS850GX]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N. #: JS1GS71G B 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: GS850-
*ENGINE TYPE: 843cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*MODEL CODE: 451
*COLOR: Blue, Brown
* Rectangular turn signals
[[Image:DSC07423-7.JPG|left|thumb|DSC07423 7.JPG]]<br style="clear: right"/>[[Image:DSC07426-1.JPG|left|thumb|DSC07426 1.JPG]]<br style="clear: left"/>

==1982 GS850GZ==
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850GZ.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850GZ]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N. #: JS1GS72G C 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: GS850-
*ENGINE TYPE: 843cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*MODEL CODE: 451
*COLOR: Black, Blue
* Chrome turn signals
* Choke lever mounted under left hand switch assembly


==1983 GS850GD==
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS850GD.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS850GD]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N. #: JS1GS72G D 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: GS850-
*ENGINE TYPE: 843cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*MODEL CODE: 451
*COLOR: Black & Maroon, Two Tone Blue
* Polished aluminum grab rail
* Black engine with polished right and left engine covers




==1980 GS850GLT==
[[Image:1980-Suzuki-GS850GLT.jpg|left|thumb|1980 Suzuki GS850GLT]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*FRAME #: GS850- 700025
*ENGINE #: GS850- 116520
*ENGINE TYPE: 843cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*MODEL CODE: 453
*COLOR: Black, Blue
* Chrome fenders
* Pullback handlebars
* Leading axle forks

==1981 GS850GLX==
[[Image:1981-Suzuki-GS850GLX.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Suzuki GS850GLX]]<br style="clear: left"/>
*V.I.N. #: JS1GS71L B 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: GS850-
*ENGINE TYPE: 843cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*MODEL CODE: 453
*COLOR: Blue, Pearl Black
* Chrome air box covers with black at bottom

==1982 GS850GLZ==
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850GLZ.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850GLZ]]
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850-GL-Maroon-7103-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850-GL in Maroon]]
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850-GL-Maroon-7103-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850-GL in Maroon]]
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850-GL-Maroon-7103-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850-GL in Maroon]]
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850-GL-Maroon-7103-3.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850-GL in Maroon]]
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850-GL-Maroon-7103-4.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850-GL in Maroon]]
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850-GL-Maroon-7103-5.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850-GL in Maroon]]
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850-GL-Maroon-7103-6.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850-GL in Maroon]]
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850-GL-Maroon-7103-7.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850-GL in Maroon]]
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*V.I.N. #: JS1GS71L C 100001
*ENGINE PREFIX: GS850-
*ENGINE TYPE: 843cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*MODEL CODE: 453
*COLOR: Black & Silver, Two Tone Maroon
* Polished aluminum grab rail
* Choke lever mounted under left hand switch assembly

==1983 GS850GLD==
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS850GLD.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS850GLD]]
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS850GLD-Black-7159-0.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS850GLD in Black]]
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS850GLD-Black-7159-1.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS850GLD in Black]]
[[Image:1983-Suzuki-GS850GLD-Black-7159-2.jpg|left|thumb|1983 Suzuki GS850GLD in Black]]
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*V.I.N. #: JS1GS71L D 100001 
*ENGINE PREFIX: GS850-
*ENGINE TYPE: 843cc [[Four-stroke]] [[Inline-four]]
*MODEL CODE: 453
*COLOR: Black & Maroon, Two Tone Blue
* Black engine with polished right and left engine covers

==1982==
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850L-Maroon-0.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850L in Maroon]]
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850L-Maroon-1.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850L in Maroon]]
[[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850L-Maroon-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850L in Maroon]]
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{{Suzuki}}

[[Category:Suzuki motorcycles|GS850]]
[[Category:Suzuki GS series]]
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-{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
+[[Image:1979-GS850.jpg|thumb|350px|1979 GS850]]
-{{Motorcycle
-|name             = Suzuki GS850
-|photo            = 1979-GS850.jpg
-|aka              = GS850L, GS 850 L, GS850G, GS 850, GS 850 G
-|manufacturer     = Suzuki
-|parent_company   =
-|production       = 1979 - 1988
-|model_year       =
-|predecessor      =
-|successor        =
-|class            = Sport Touring
-|engine           = in-line four, four-stroke
-|bore_stroke      = 69.0mm x 56.4mm
-|compression      = 8.8:1
-|top_speed        = 126 mph (203 km/h)
-|power            = 78.32 HP (58.4 KW) @ 8500RPM
-|torque           = 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 7500RPM
-|fuel_system      = carburetor
-|ignition         =
-|spark_plug       =
-|battery          =
-|transmission     = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
-Final Drive: [[shaft drive]] (cardan) <br>
-|frame            =
-|suspension       =Front: Telescopic Forks With 3-way Spring Preload <br>
-Rear: Dual Shocks With 2-way Preload And 4-way Damping
-|brakes           =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: single disc
-|front_tire       = {{tire|3.50-19}}
-|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|4.50-17}}
-|rake_trail       =
-|wheelbase        = 58.7 inches (1491 mm)
-|length           = 87.99 inches (2235 mm)
-|width            = 28.9 inches (734 mm)
-|height           =
-|seat_height      =
-|dry_weight       =
-|wet_weight       = 273.0 kg
-|fuel_capacity    = 6.08 Gallon (23.00 Liters)
-|oil_capacity     =
-|oil_filter       = K&N KN-133
-|recommended_oil= Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
-|fuel_consumption =
-|turning_radius   =
-|related          =
-|competition      =
-}}
-The '''[[Suzuki]] GS850G''' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Suzuki]] between 1979 and 1988. It could reach a top speed of 126 mph (203 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 78.32 HP (58.4 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
-==Overview==
 The bike was designed to be a bullet proofed "sports tourer" - in the thinking of the last 1970s - and [[Suzuki|Suzuki]] pooled the best of all the features, taking the engine from the [[Suzuki GS750|Suzuki GS750]], boring it to 850 providing more torque, the shaft drive from the 1100 and various other workings. The result was a solid, smooth and effortless tourer. It could run to 60mph in 4.2 seconds, but most riders snick it into high gear and let the torque cruise you up the speedo.
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 It is quite heavy, as tourers with shaft drives are, but it feels deceptively light owing to relatively low center of gravity and steering geometry which makes it a pleasure to move in and out of traffic and obstacles. Economical, this example returns around 48 overall.
-==Engine==
-The engine was a [[air cooled]] in-line four, four-stroke. A 69.0mm [[bore]] x 56.4mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 843.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc).
-==Drive==
-The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
-==Chassis==
-It came with a 3.50-19 front [[tire]] and a 4.50-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic Forks With 3-way Spring Preload while the rear was equipped with a Dual Shocks With 2-way Preload And 4-way Damping. The GS850G was fitted with a 6.08 Gallon (23.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 58.7 inches (1491 mm) long.
 ==1979 GS850GN==
-<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
+[[Image:1979-Suzuki-GS850GN.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki GS850GN]]<br style="clear: left"/>
-File:1979-suzuki-gs850g-0.jpg|1979 Suzuki GS850G
-File:1979-suzuki-gs850g-1.jpg|1979 Suzuki GS850G
-File:1979-suzuki-gs850g-2.jpg|1979 Suzuki GS850G
-File:1979-suzuki-gs850g-3.jpg|1979 Suzuki GS850G
-File:1979-Suzuki-GS850GN.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Suzuki GS850GN
-</gallery>
 *FRAME #: GS850-100370
 *ENGINE #: ..... GS850-100393
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 [[Image:1982-Suzuki-GS850L-Maroon-2.jpg|left|thumb|1982 Suzuki GS850L in Maroon]]
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-==1979 - 1988 Suzuki GS 850 G==
-[[File:suzuki-gs850-1979-1988-0.jpg|600px|1979 - 1988 Suzuki GS 850 G]]
-The GS850 G was introduced on February, 1979. From the very beginning, the machine had a 5 speed gearbox, both electric and kick start and a shaft drive.
-==In Media==
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/derrick#suzuki-gs850 Derrick]
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/ecerna-vodica#suzuki-gs850 ećerna vodica]
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-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-toxic-avenger#suzuki-gs850 The Toxic Avenger]
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/cyber-chic#suzuki-gs850 Cyber-C.H.I.C.]
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-[[Category:Sport touring motorcycles]]
-[[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
-[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]