Suzuki GS 1150: history, specs, pictures
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| Suzuki GS 1150 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1984 |
| Class | Sport touring |
| Engine | Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinders, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 73.9mm x 73.9mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Horsepower | 124.04 HP (92.5 KW) @ 8500RPM |
| Torque | 76.71 ft/lbs (104.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
| Fuel System | Carburetors |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: 37mm Kayaba Air Assisted Fork Rear: Single Kayaba Shock Absorber |
| Brakes | Front: 2x275mm Discs 2 Piston Calipers Rear: Single 275mm Disc 1 Piston Caliper |
| Front Tire | 110/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 130/90-17 |
| Weight | |
| Recommended Oil | Suzuki ECSTAR 10w40 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Suzuki GS 1150 was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Transverse Four Cylinders, DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder Sport touring motorcycle produced by Suzuki in 1984. Max torque was 76.71 ft/lbs (104.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 124.04 HP (92.5 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 73.9mm bore x 73.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1135.0 cubic centimeters.
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 110/90-16 front tire and a 130/90-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x275mm Discs 2 Piston Calipers in the front and a Single 275mm Disc 1 Piston Caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm Kayaba Air Assisted Fork while the rear was equipped with a Single Kayaba Shock Absorber.
1984 - 1986 Suzuki GS 1150[edit | edit source]
The Suzuki GS 1150 was first full range of 4-stroke powered road motorcycles, having previously almost exclusively manufactured 2-stroke machines.