Suzuki GSX-R 1100M (1991)

The Suzuki GSX-R 1100M is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC motorcycle with a capacity of 1127cc/68.8 cubic inches. Its engine is air/oil-cooled with two separate oil pumps, and its 4 x 40mm Mikuni Flatslide CV carburetors supply the induction. The bike’s maximum power output is 105 kW/143 hp @ 9,500 rpm, while maximum torque is 117 Nm/11.9 kgf-m/86 ft-lb @ 8,000 rpm. The GSX-R 1100M has a hydraulically operated, diaphragm-spring clutch and a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive containing 114 links. The fully adjustable preload rear suspension is a full floater with 19-way damping and compression, while the front suspension is a Kayaba fork that uses cartridge design to keep oil and air separated. The front brakes consist of two 310mm discs and a four-piston caliper, while the rear brake has a single 240mm disc and a two-piston caliper. The bike is 2090mm long, 754mm wide, and 1235mm high, with a wheelbase of 1465mm, and a dry weight of 210 kg/463 lbs. Its fuel capacity is 21 litres/5.5 US gal/4.6 Imp gal, and its average consumption is 6.5 L/100 km/15.3 km/l/36 US mpg/43 Imp mpg. In a standing 1/4-mile test, the Suzuki GSX-R 1100M achieved a time of 10.2 seconds and a speed of 215 km/h or 133.6 mph. The bike has a top speed of 269 km/h or 167 mph and comes in Blue/White and Black. The bike is also part of the IN MOTO 1992 Group Test.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX-R 1100

Year: 1991


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 40 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: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
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
Road Test: IN MOTO 1992 Group Test

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