Suzuki GS 650E (1983)

The Suzuki GS 650E is a four-stroke motorcycle from 1983 with a transverse four-cylinder engine, DOHC, and 2 valves per cylinder. Its capacity is 673 cc, and the bore x stroke ratio is 62 x 55.8 mm with a compression ratio of 9.4:1. The motorcycle is air-cooled and runs on 4 x 32mm Mikuni carburetors. The ignition system is transistorized, and the bike is started through electric means. The maximum power it can produce is up to 53.2 kW at 9400 rpm, and the maximum torque is 57 Nm at 8000 rpm.

The transmission operates at five speeds, and the final drive runs on a chain. The Suzuki GS 650E has a front suspension consisting of a 35mm Kayaba fork, offering 150mm front wheel travel, and a rear suspension consisting of dual Kayaba shocks adjustable spring preload, giving 100mm rear wheel travel. The bike features two 275mm discs for the front brake, while the rear has a single 275mm disc, both with 1 piston calipers. The front tire is 3.25 H19, and the rear tire is 3.75 H18.

The Suzuki GS 650E weighs in at 217kg or 478 lbs and has a fuel capacity of 16 litres or 4.2 US gallons/3.5 Imp mpg. With an average consumption of 5.4 L/100 km or 18.5 km/l or 43.6 US mpg or 52 Imp mpg, the standing 1/4 mile is achieved in 12.7 seconds or 165 km/h, equivalent to 102.7 mph. The bike attains a top speed of 201 km/h or 125 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 650E

Year: 1983


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 673 cc / 41 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 55.8 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 4 x 32 mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 53.2 kW / 73 hp @ 9400 rpm
Max Torque: 57 Nm / 5.8 kgf-m / 42 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: 35mm Kayaba fork
Front Wheel Travel: 150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension: Dual Kayaba shocks adjustable spring preload

Rear Wheel Travel: 100 mm / 3.9 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 275mm discs, 1 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 3.25 H19
Rear Tyre: 3.75H 18
Dry-weight: 217 kg / 478 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp mpg
Consumption Average: 5.4 L/100 km / 18.5 km/l / 43.6 US mpg / 52 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.7 sec / 165 km/h / 102.7 mph
Top Speed: 201 km/h / 125 mph

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