Suzuki GSX1100SX Katana Prototype

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Suzuki GSX1100SX Katana Prototype
Manufacturer
Class Sportbike
Engine
Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Top Speed 225 km/h / 140 mph
Ignition Transistorized
Spark Plug NGK D8EA (in E-01,24,25,30,34), NGK DR8ES-L (the others) - gap 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Battery 12V 50.4 kC (14 Ah)/10HR - type YB14L-A2
Transmission 5 Speed
Frame Steel, double cradle frame
Suspension Front: Telescopic, oil damped, spring 4-way adjustable with anti-dive
Rear: Dual shock oil damped, damper 4-way, spring 5-way adjustable
Brakes Front: 2 x 275 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear: Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 3.50 - V19
Rear Tire 4.50 - V17
Wheelbase 1520 mm / 59.8 in
Weight 243 kg / 535 lbs (wet)
Oil Capacity 3.2 L / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt
Recommended Oil Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 225 km/h / 140 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 9.5:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.50 - V19 front tire and a 4.50 - V17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 275 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic, oil damped, spring 4-way adjustable with anti-dive while the rear was equipped with a Dual shock oil damped, damper 4-way, spring 5-way adjustable. The wheelbase was 1520 mm / 59.8 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Make Model Suzuki GSX 1100SX Katana Prototype
Engine Type Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Displacement 1074 cc / 65.5 cu in
Bore X Stroke 72 x 66 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression 9.5:1
Air Cleaner Dual element (Paper and polyurethane)
Lubrication Wet sump
Oil Capacity 3.2 L / 3.4 US qt / 2.8 Imp qt
Induction 4 x Mikuni BS34SS
Ignition Transistorized
Ignition Timing 15º BTDC below 1500 rpm / 32º BTDC above 2350 rpm
Spark Plug NGK D8EA (in E-01,24,25,30,34), NGK DR8ES-L (the others) - gap 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Battery 12V 50.4 kC (14 Ah)/10HR - type YB14L-A2
Generator Three-phase A.C. generator
Starting Electric
Max Power 83.9 kW / 111 hp / @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque 97.1 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 70.9 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch Wet multi-plate
Transmission 5 Speed
Final Drive Chain, Daido D.I.D 630YL, 96 links
Primary Reduction 1.775:1 (87/49)
Final Reduction 2.800:1 (42/15)
Gear Ratio 1st 2.500 (35/15) / 2nd 1.777 (32/18) / 3rd 1.380 (29/21) / 4th 1.125 (27/24) / 5th 0.961 (25/26)
Frame Steel, double cradle frame
Front Suspension Telescopic, oil damped, spring 4-way adjustable with anti-dive
Front Wheel Travel 150 mm / 5.91 in
Rear Suspension Dual shock oil damped, damper 4-way, spring 5-way adjustable
Rear Wheel Travel 109 mm / 4.29 in
Front Brakes 2 x 275 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 275 mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tire 3.50 - V19
Rear Tire 4.50 - V17
Rake 30°
Trail 118 mm / 4.65 in
Dimensions Length: 2245 mm / 88.4 in Width: 870 mm / 34.3 in Height: 1190 mm / 46.9 in
Wheelbase 1520 mm / 59.8 in
Turning Radius 3.5 m / 11.5 ft
Wet Weight 243 kg / 535 lbs
Top Speed 225 km/h / 140 mph