Suzuki GSX-R 1100K (1989)

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The Suzuki GSX-R 1100K is a motorcycle produced in the year 1989 with a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder, and a capacity of 1127 cc/68.8 cubic inches. It has a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and is air/oil cooled with two separate oil pumps. The engine oil recommended is 10W/40. The lubrication system is a wet sump and the induction includes 4 x 36 mm Mikuni flatslide CV carburetors and digital ignition. The maximum power is 105 kW/143 hp at 9500 rpm, and the maximum torque is 117 Nm/11.9 kgf-m/86 ft-lb at 8000 rpm. The Suzuki GSX-R 1100K has a clutch that is hydraulically operated and a diaphragm-spring clutch transmission with 5 speeds. The final drive is a chain with 114 links, and the gear ratios are 1st 2.38/2nd 1.63/3rd 1.25/4th 1.05/5th 0.91:1. The frame is built completely of aluminum alloy castings, and the motorcycle features a Kayaba fork and a full floater rear suspension, both of which are adjustable. The front brakes consist of 2 x 310 mm discs and a four-piston caliper, while the rear brakes are a single 240 mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The motorcycle has 3 spoke Enkei alloy aluminum rims and the front tire is 110/80 ZR18, while the rear tire is 160/60 ZR18. The dry weight is 210 kg/463 lbs and the wet weight is 240 kg/529 lbs. The fuel capacity is 21 Litres/5.5 US gal/4.6 Imp gal and the average consumption is 6.5 L/100 km/15.3 km/l/36 US mpg/43 Imp mpg. The braking distances are 13.3 m/43.6 ft for braking at 60 km/h/37 mph and 35 m/114.8 ft for braking at 100 km/h/62 mph. The top speed is 269 km/h/167 mph and it comes in either blue/white or black colors.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX-R 1100

Year: 1989


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder,
Capacity: 1127 cc / 68.8 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 78 x 59 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Cooling System: Air/Oil cooled with two separate oil pumps
Engine Oil: 10W/40
Exhaust System: Stainless steel, 4-into-2-into-1-into-2
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 4 x 36 mm Mikuni Flatslide CV carburetors
Ignition: Digital
Spark Plug: NGK, JR9B
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 105 kW / 143 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Power Rear Wheel: 96 kW / 130 hp @ 9600 rpm
Max Torque: 117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm

Clutch: Hydraulically operated, diaphragm-spring clutch
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain, 114 links
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.38 / 2nd 1.63 / 3rd 1.25 / 4th 1.05 / 5th 0.91:1
Frame: Ultra-lightweight frame built entirely of aluminum alloy castings: a collection of rectangular-section extrusions in a twin-downtube arrangement
Front Suspension: Kayaba fork, cartridge design that keeps the air and oil separated. 43mm tubes, 8 way adjustable rebound damping, 10-way adjustable compression damping and fully adjustable preload.
Rear Suspension: Full floater 7-way adjustable preload, 19-way damping and compression
Front Brakes: 2 x 310 mm Discs, four-piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 240 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Wheels: Alloy aluminum, 3 spoke Enkei rims
Front Tyre: 110/80 ZR18
Rear Tyre: 160/60 ZR18
Rake: 24.5 degrees
Trail: 99 mm / 3.9 in.
Dimensions: Length 2090 mm / 82.3 in. Width 754 mm / 29.7 in. Height 1235 mm / 48.6 in.
Wheelbase: 1465 mm / 57.7 in.
Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.9 in.
Dry Weight: 210 kg / 463 lbs
Wet Weight: 240 kg / 529 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal

Average Consumption: 6.5 L/100 km / 15.3 km/l / 36 US mpg / 43 Imp mpg
Braking 60 km/h / 37 mph – 0: 13.3 m / 43.6 ft.
Braking 100 km/h / 62 mph – 0: 35 m / 114.8 ft.
Standing 1/4 mile: 10.2 sec / 215 km/h / 133.6 mph
Top Speed: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Colours: Blue/White, Black

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