Suzuki GS1000E (1978)

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The Suzuki GS1000E is a motorcycle produced in 1978 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine that has a capacity of 987 cc. The bike has 2 valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 9.2:1, and a maximum power output of 65.7 kW / 90 hp @ 8200 rpm. It also has a wet sump lubrication system, 4x 28mm Mikuni VM 28 SS carburetors, and electronic ignition. The bike is equipped with a five-speed transmission, and a chain final drive. The frame is made of steel and has a double-cradle design. The front suspension is telehydraulic forks, and the rear suspension is swinging arm forks with twin adjustable shock absorbers. The front brakes are 2x 295mm discs, while the rear brake is a single 295 mm disc. The front tire has a size of 3.50 V19, while the rear tire is a 4.50 V17. The bike is 2340mm (92.1 inches) long, 755mm (29.7 inches) wide, and 1145mm (45.1 inches) high, with a wheelbase of 1505mm (59.3 inches). The dry weight is 232kg (507 lbs), and the wet weight is 255kg (562 lbs). The fuel capacity is 20 liters (5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal), and the average fuel consumption is 7.2 L/100 km (13.8 km/L / 32 US mpg / 39 Imp mpg). The standing quarter-mile time is 11.8 seconds, and the top speed is 221 km/h (137.3 mph).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 1000E

Year: 1978


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 987 cc / 60.92 cubic in
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 64.8 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4 x 28mm Mikuni VM 28 SS carburetors.
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 65.7 kW / 90 hp @ 8200 rpm
Max Torque: 83.4 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel, double cradle

Front Suspension: Telehydraulic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm forks with twin adjustable shock absorbers, coil over.
Front Brakes: 2 x 295 mm Discs
Rear Brakes: Single 295 mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.50 V19
Rear Tyre: 4.50 V17
Dimensions: Length 2340 mm / 92.1 in Width 755 mm / 29.7 in Height 1145 mm / 45.1 in
Wheelbase: 1505 mm / 59.3 in
Dry Weight: 232 kg / 507 lbs
Wet Weight: 255 kg / 562 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal
Consumption Average: 7.2 L/100 km / 13.8 km/l / 32 US mpg / 39 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.8 sec
Top Speed: 221 km/h / 137.3 mph

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