Suzuki GS700ES (1985)

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The Suzuki GS700ES motorcycle, produced in 1985, had a four stroke, transverse four cylinder DOHC engine, with a capacity of 699cc. It had a compression ratio of 9.6:1, and was air-cooled. Its maximum power was 59.7 kW (80 hp) at 9,300 rpm, with a maximum torque of 63 Nm (46.5 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm. It had a five speed transmission and a #50 (530) O-ring sealed chain final drive. The front suspension was a Showa 37mm fork, while the rear suspension was a Showa single shock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. The bike had two front discs and one rear disc for its braking system. The front tire was 100/90-16 54H, while the rear tire measured 120/90-17 64H. The bike weighed 229 kg (505 lbs) dry and 235 kg (518.5 lbs) wet. Its fuel tank had a capacity of 17.5 liters (4.6 US gal or 3.8 Imp gal).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GS 700ES

Year: 1985


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder.
Capacity: 699 cc / 42.7 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 67.0 x 49.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication System: Wet sump with oil cooler
Induction: 4 x constant velocity Mikuni BS32SS carburetors
Ignition: Transistorised
Starting: Eectric
Clutch: Multi-plate, wet
Max Power: 59.7 kW / 80 hp @ 9300 rpm
Max Torque: 63 Nm / 6.4 kgf-m / 46.5 [email protected] 8500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: #50 (530) Chain, O-ring, sealed
Front Suspension: Showa 37mm fork oil damped, anti-dive

Front Wheel Travel: 155 mm / 6.1 in
Rear Suspension: Showa single shock, adjustable spring preload, rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rake: 27.8 degrees
Trail: 104 /4.1 in.
Front Brakes: 2 x Discs, slotted
Rear Brakes: Single disc, slotted
Front Tyre: 100/90-16 54H
Rear Tyre: 120/90-17 64H
Dimensions: Length: 2135 mm / 84.1 inWidth: 740 mm / 29.1 in Height: 1195 mm / 47.0 in
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in.
Wheelbase: 1500 mm / 59.1 in.
Ground Clearance: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Dry Weight: 229 kg / 505 lbs
Wet Weight: 235 kg / 518.5 1bs
Fuel Capacity: 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal

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