Suzuki GSX 1100E / GS 1100E (1981)
The 1981 Suzuki GSX 1100E (GS 1100E) motorcycle has a four stroke, four cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1074 cc / 65.5 cub. in. It is air/oil cooled and has a wet sump lubrication system. The bike has 4 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors and a transistorised, pointless ignition. The electric starter produces a maximum power of 72.9 kW/100 hp @ 8700 rpm and a maximum torque of 85.3 Nm/8.7 kgf-m/62.9 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm. The Suzuki has a wet, multiple discs, cable operated clutch and a 5 speed transmission with a final drive chain. The 2 x Discs front brakes and single disc rear brakes are alloy, 5-cross spoke. This bike has a 37 mm Kayaba telescopic air forks, four spring pre-load and four rebound damping adjustments, with a Kayaba dual shocks rear suspension, four rebound settings, and five preload settings for improved riding comfort. It has a length of 2255 mm/88.8 in, a width of 760 mm/30.0 in, and a height of 1190 mm/46.9 in. The bike’s dry weight is 243 kg/536 lbs and wet weight is 254 kg/560 lbs, and its fuel capacity is 19 Litres/5.0 US gal/4.2 Imp gal. The bike has an average consumption of 5.7 L/100 km / 17.6 km/l / 41.3 US mpg / 50 Imp mpg, as well as being able to reach a top speed of 215.7 km/h/134 mph, as well as completing a standing 1/4 mile in 11.4 sec/118 km/h/116.8 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Suzuki GSX 1100E (GS 1100E)
Year: 1981
Engine: Four stroke, four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, horizontal in-line
Capacity: 1074 cc / 65.5 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 72 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Cooling System: Air/Oil cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4 x 34 mm Mikuni carburetors
Ignition: Transistorised, pointless
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 8700 rpm
Max Torque: 85.3 Nm / 8.7 kgf-m / 62.9 ft-lb @ 11200 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.50 / 2nd 1.78 / 3rd 1.38 / 4th 1.13 / 5th 0.96
Frame: Duplex cradle frame
Front Suspension: 37 mm Kayaba telescopic air forks, four spring pre-load and four rebound damping adjustments
Rear Suspension: Kayaba dual shocks, four rebound settings and five preload settings
Front Wheel Travel: 200 mm / 7.9 in.
Rear Wheel Travel: 108 mm / 4.3 in.
Front Brakes: 2 x Discs
Rear Brakes: Single disc
Wheels: Alloy, 5-cross spoke
Front Tyre: 3.50 x V19.
Rear Tyre: 4.50 x V17.
Dimensions: Length 2255 mm / 88.8 in. Width 760 mm / 30.0 in. Height 1190 mm / 46.9 in.
Wheelbase: 1549 mm / 61.0 in
Seat Height: 806 mm / 31.75 in
Dry Weight: 243 kg / 536 lbs
Wet Weight: 254 kg / 560 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal
Average Consumption: 5.7 L/100 km / 17.6 km/l / 41.3 US mpg / 50 Imp mpg
Standing 1/4 mile: 11.4 sec / 118 km/h / 116.8 mph
Top Speed: 215.7 km/h / 134 mph
Source: Super Bikes, Motorcycle Trader
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