Suzuki GS 650 G KATANA: history, specs, pictures
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| Suzuki GS 650 G KATANA | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1981 |
| Class | Naked |
| Engine | Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinders, DOHC |
| Bore / Stroke | 55.6mm x 55.6mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Horsepower | 72.95 HP (54.4 KW) @ 9400RPM |
| Torque | 42.04 ft/lbs (57.0 Nm) @ 8000RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Shaft |
| Suspension | Front: Air Assisted Telescopic Forks Rear: Dual Shocks, 5-way Preload And 4-way Damping |
| Brakes | Front: 2xDiscs 2 Piston Calipers Rear: Single Disc 1 Piston Caliper |
| Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
| Rear Tire | 4.25-17 |
| Wheelbase | 58.11 inches (1476 mm) |
| Length | 85.79 inches (2179 mm) |
| Width | 29.88 inches (759 mm) |
| Seat Height | 30.71 inches (780 mm) |
| Weight | 218.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki GS 650 G KATANA was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinders, DOHC Naked motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1981. Max torque was 42.04 ft/lbs (57.0 Nm) @ 8000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 72.95 HP (54.4 KW) @ 9400 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 55.6mm bore x 55.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 673.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.25-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2xDiscs 2 Piston Calipers in the front and a Single Disc 1 Piston Caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Air Assisted Telescopic Forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual Shocks, 5-way Preload And 4-way Damping. The wheelbase was 58.11 inches (1476 mm) long.
1981 - 1983 Suzuki GS 650 G KATANA[edit | edit source]
Unlike the others models in the Katana lineup, the shaft drive 650 is a completlely new bike. The 650 series is different from the 50 horsepower engine only with a more heavily dimensioned fork with adjustable spring preload, 17 in rear wheel, more caster and 34 extra pounds.