Suzuki GSX1100L (1980-81)

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The Suzuki GSX 1100L/LT motorcycle was produced between the years of 1980 and 1981. This bike has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC (double overhead camshaft), and a total of 4 valves every cylinder. The bike has a capacity of 1074 cc and a bore x stroke of 72 x 66 mm. It is cooled by air and has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 along with a wet sump trochoidal pump lubrication system. The Suzuki GSX 1100L/LT has an induction system using 4 x 34mm Mikuni BSS4SS carburetors and a transistorized pointless ignition system. The battery is 12V and has 14AH. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 72.9 kW/100 hp at 8700 rpm and max torque of 85.3 Nm/8.7 kgf-m/62.9 ft-lb at 11200 rpm. The Suzuki GSX 1100L/LT has a wet, 18 plates clutch with a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension is a telehydraulic fork with a swinging arm fork and adjustable shock absorbers for the rear suspension. The front brakes have two 295 mm discs with a single 295 mm disc for the rear brakes. Other specifications include front and rear tires measuring 100/90-19 and 130/90-16 respectively, a length of 2300 mm, width of 905 mm, and a height of 1260 mm. The wheelbase measures 1525 mm with a wet weight of 259 kg, and a fuel capacity of 15 liters. Overall, this Suzuki bike is a powerful machine with impressive specifications for its time.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Suzuki GSX 1100L / LT

Year: 1980 – 81


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1074 cc / 65.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 72 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Lubrication: Wet sump, trochoidal pump
Induction: 4 x 34mm Mikuni BSS4SS carburetors
Ignition: Transistorized pointless
Battery: 12V, 14AH
Starting: Starting
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, 18 plates
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Telehydraulic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm forks with adjustable shock absorbers.
Front Brakes: 2 x 295 mm Discs
Rear Brakes: Single 295 mm disc
Front Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 130/90-16
Dimensions: Length 2300 mm / 90.6 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in Height 1260 mm / 49.6 in
Wheelbase: 1525 mm / 60.0 in
Wet Weight: 259 kg / 571 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal

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