Suzuki GS1000L

Suzuki GS 1000L

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.