Suzuki GSX1100F: history, specs, pictures

**Suzuki GSX1100**
	Suzuki GSX1100
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	GSX1100L, GSX 1100 L, GSX1100ES, GSX 1100 ES, GSX1100EF (reduced effect), GSX 1100 EF (reduced effect), GSX1100EF, GSX 1100 EF, GSX1100F (reduced effect), GSX 1100 F (reduced effect), GSX1100FR, GSX 1100 FR, GSX1100F, GSX 1100 F, GSX1100G, GSX 1100 G, GSX1100S Katana, GSX 1100 S Katana, GSX 1100 E, GSX 1100, GSX1100E
Production	1980 - 1996
Class	Sport touring
Engine	in-line four, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	78.0mm x 59.0mm
Compression ratio	9.5:1
Top Speed	137 mph (220 km/h)
Horsepower	93.87 HP (70.0 KW) @ 8000RPM
Torque	79.59 ft/lbs (107.9 Nm) @ 7000RPM
Fuel System	Carburetors
Spark Plug	NGK JR9B
Battery	YUASA YB14L-B2
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed ; Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) ; Clutch: Wet multi-plate ;
Final Drive	Chain: 532x122
Front Sprocket	15T
Rear Sprocket	52T
Suspension	Front: Telescopic Fork ; Rear: Dual Shock Oil Damped
Brakes	Front: dual disc ; Rear: single disc
Front Tire	120/80-16
Rear Tire	150/80-16
Wheelbase	58.82 inches (1494 mm)
Length	89.02 inches (2261 mm)
Width	28.11 inches (714 mm)
Seat Height	31.3 inches (795 mm)
Weight	575.41 pounds (261.0 Kg) (dry), 273.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Fuel Capacity	5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters)
Manuals	Service Manual

**Suzuki GSX1100**
	Suzuki GSX1100
Manufacturer	Suzuki
Also called	Katana, Katana 1100
Production	88-95
Class	Sportbike
Engine	1100cc
Top Speed	156 mph
Spark Plug	NGK JR9B '88-95
Battery	YUASA YB14L-B2 '88-95
Front Tire	120/80-16 '88-95
Rear Tire	150/80-16 '88-95
Weight
Recommended Oil	Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals	Service Manual

The Suzuki GSX1100F is a motorcycle more commonly known as the Katana 1100 and produced by Suzuki from 1988 to 1995.

1988 GSX1100FJ[edit | edit source]

1988 Suzuki GSX1100FJ

V.I.N. #: JS1GV72A J2100001
ENGINE PREFIX: V706-
ENGINE TYPE: 1127cc Four-stroke Inline-four
MODEL CODE: 48C
COLOR: Blue, Maroon
Suzuki decal on tail piece
Power operated, adjustable height windsheild
Center stand

1989 GSX1100FK[edit | edit source]

1989 Suzuki GSX1100FK

1989 Suzuki Katana 1100 (GSX1100F) in Black

V.I.N. #: JS1GV72A K2100001
ENGINE PREFIX: V706-
ENGINE TYPE: 1127cc Four-stroke Inline-four
MODEL CODE: 48C
COLOR: Black
Suzuki decal on side panel
Adjustable front brake lever position

1990 GSX1100FL[edit | edit source]

1990 Suzuki GSX1100FL

1990 Suzuki Katana 1100 in Black

V.I.N. #: JS1GV72A L2100001
ENGINE PREFIX: V706-
ENGINE TYPE: 1127cc Four-stroke Inline-four
MODEL CODE: 48C
COLOR: Black
Red and gold stripes
Katana decals under stripes on lower fairing
Suzuki tank decals

1991 GSX1100FM[edit | edit source]

1991 Suzuki GSX1100FM

1991 Suzuki Katana 1100 (GSX1100F) Red

1991 Suzuki Katana 1100 (GSX1100F) in Red

V.I.N. #: JS1GV72A M2100001
ENGINE PREFIX: V706-
ENGINE TYPE: 1127cc, Four-stroke, 4 Cyl
MODEL CODE: 48C
COLOR: Red
Silver tank, fairing and side panel stripe

1992 GSX1100FN[edit | edit source]

1992 Suzuki GSX1100FN

1992 Suzuki Katana 1100 in Maroon

V.I.N. #: JS1GV72A N2100001
ENGINE PREFIX: V706-
ENGINE TYPE: 1127cc, Four-stroke, 4 Cyl
MODEL CODE: 48C
COLOR: Maroon/Red
1100 decal moved from tail section to side cover
Silver pin stripe on tank, fairing and side panel

1993 GSX1100FP[edit | edit source]

1993 Suzuki GSX1100FP

1993 Suzuki Katana 1100 in Purple

V.I.N. #: JS1GV72A P2100001
ENGINE PREFIX: V706-
ENGINE TYPE: 1127cc, Four-stroke, 4 Cyl
MODEL CODE: 48C
COLOR: Silver/Purple
Front disc center painted silver
Red pin stripe on tank, fairing and side panel

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a oil & air cooled in-line four, four-stroke. A 78.0mm bore x 59.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1127.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/80-16 front tire and a 150/80-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic Fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual Shock Oil Damped. The GSX1100G was fitted with a 5.55 Gallon (21.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 575.41 pounds (261.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.82 inches (1494 mm) long.

1981 - 1994 Suzuki GSX 1100 S Katana[edit | edit source]

The GSX 1100S Katana was by no means all smart suit and no substance; far from it. Underneath the radical looks there lurked a very fine motorcycle, directly developed from worthy generations of the GS model. In fact the GSX 1100S was no more than a lightly tweaked and tarted GSX 1100E, with all the rumbling reliability this implies.

In Media[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]