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Suzuki GS 1000L

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Make Model

Suzuki GS 1000G

Year

1979

Engine

Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder

Capacity

987 cc / 60.92 cubic in
Bore x Stroke 70 x 64.8 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Lubrication Wet sump

Induction

4 x 28mm Mikuni VM 28 SS carburetors.

Ignition 

Electronic 
Starting Electric

Max Power

65.7 kW / 90 hp @ 8200 rpm

Max Torque

83.4 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 61.5 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Clutch Wet, cable operated

Transmission 

5 Speed 
Final Drive Chain
Frame Steel, double cradle

Front Suspension

Telehydraulic forks

Rear Suspension

Swinging arm forks with twin adjustable shock absorbers, coil over.

Front Brakes

2 x 295 mm Discs

Rear Brakes

Single 295 mm disc

Front Tyre

3.50 V19

Rear Tyre

4.50 V17
Wheelbase 1525 mm / 60.0 in
Seat Height 825 mm / 32.5 in
Ground Clearance 155 mm / 6.1 in

Dry Weight

240 kg / 529 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal
 

In 1979 Suzuki introduced even a custom version of the GS1000E called GS1000L. It had same mechanics as the GS1000G but had high handlebars, stepped seat, leading axle front fork, smaller fuel tank (15 l/ 4.0 US gal) and short cut silencers. 19-inch wheels.