Suzuki Gs 1000 1978 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1978 Suzuki Gs 1000

Suzuki Gs 1000 1978 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandSuzuki
ModelGs 1000
Year1978
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SpecificationValue
Year1978
Bore x Stroke70 x 64.8 mm
Capacity987 cc / 60.92 cubic in
ClutchWet, cable operated
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Consumption Average7.2 L/100 km / 13.8 km/l / 32 US mpg / 39 Imp mpg
Cooling SystemAir cooled
DimensionsLength 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 755 mm / 29.7 in Height 1145 mm / 45.1 in
Dry Weight232 kg / 507 lbs
EngineFour stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Final DriveChain
FrameSteel, double cradle
Front Brakes2 x 295 mm Discs
Front SuspensionTelehydraulic forks
Front Tyre3.50 V19
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
IgnitionElectronic
Induction4 x 28mm Mikuni VM 28 SS carburetors.
LubricationWet sump
Max Power65.7 kW / 90 hp @ 8200 rpm
Max Torque83.4 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Rear BrakesSingle 295 mm disc
Rear SuspensionSwinging arm forks with twin adjustable shock absorbers, coil over.
Rear Tyre4.50 V17
Standing ¼ Mile11.8 sec
StartingElectric
Top Speed221 km/h / 137.3 mph
Transmission5 Speed
Wet Weight255 kg / 562 lbs
Wheelbase1505 mm / 59.3 in